Driving Test Video Analysis: Written Assessment of Driving Skills

This assignment involves analyzing several driving test videos and answering related questions. The analysis focuses on identifying instructor techniques, learner errors, and necessary interventions during driving sessions. Key areas covered include operational skills (accelerator, steering), crash avoidance skills (observation, speed control), and traffic situation management (roundabouts, intersections). The questions prompt reflection on how to address learner weaknesses and improve their driving abilities. The assignment covers analysis of reverse parking, turns at traffic lights, and general road safety awareness. The student also identifies safety concerns and appropriate actions taken by the instructor, such as vision tests and recommendations for further consultation. The overall aim is to enhance understanding of effective driving instruction and assessment practices.

ASSIGNMENT 28 – DRIVING TEST VIDEO QUESTIONS
WRITTEN ASSESSMENT
Student Name Date
ASSESSOR’S DECISION Satisfactory Unsatisfactory
Attempt 1 Date
Attempt 2 Date
Attempt 1 Feedback
for Trainee
Attempt 2 Feedback
for Trainee
Assessor Name
Assessor Signature
Date
Note to assessor: Please
record any reasonable
adjustment that has
occurred to this
assessment.
(ATTENTION APPLICANTS – PLEASE IGNORE ANY REFERENCES TO “MAPPING” IN GREEN eg MAPS TO TLIC3036 – K.E.8)
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ASSESSMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
Part 1: Watch each video from the Channel 9 television show, Driving Test and answer the
questions that follow.
Part 2: If required for assessment evidence gathering your assessor may choose to discuss
specific Driving Test Videos with you. Notice will be given to you if this is to occur. If notice
isn’t given assume the assessor has received sufficient evidence of your knowledge and skills
for competencies in this assessment.
Most of these videos are of car learners. Heavy vehicle instructors are still required to
complete these questions as it provides an opportunity to observe the behaviours and
performance of the learners as well as the trainers in training and assessment sessions.
Due to government rules in relation to the delivery of instructor training, we have
restrictions as to what we can and can’t do and contact with learners. As a result watching
videos is the best option for assessment of these competencies.
NB: These videos are from the Northern Territory (NT), so keep in mind the instructors are
working to the NT training and assessment system.
INSTRUCTIONS: Please read the Learning Resources, then watch each video and answer
the questions that follow.
Q1: Driving Test - Video 1
Copy and paste the web address below into your web browser. Watch the video and answer
the question(s) that follow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0telqZnu_8&list=PLG-hRflGnyxT3kYGDEBKQVRJ-VBlz0lxq&index=2&t=18s
Q1.1: At the start of the clip (2 seconds in) the instructor gives a direction, please complete
what he says below.
ANSWER: “Roundabout coming up I’m gonna turn right.
Q1.2: Did you notice the instructor using hand signals to give directions during the video?
(hint: see 3 seconds into clip)
ANSWER: yes instructor gives a right hand signal
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Q1.3: If you watch where the instructor’s eyes during the assessment he looks in specific
places to monitor the driver’s performance (eg 6 seconds in). Name TWO specific visual
checks you see the instructor do during the assessment.
ANSWER 1: Steering’s
ANSWER 2: Speed meter
Q1.4: Outline HOW the instructor “intervened” during the session.
(NB: to “intervene” means the instructor is required to take action to keep the student safe due to their driving skill/action.
Examples of intervening include: grabbing the steering wheel to avoid a crash, pulling on the handbrake, using the dual controls
such as brake, accelerator, clutch)
ANSWER: The instructor intervene during the session while learner make mistake during
parking. Instructor grab the steering wheel in order to avoid damage.
Q1.4: Name ONE error the learner made on the reverse park.
ANSWER: Movement of wheels in wrong direction with accelerating high
Q1.5: List THREE other errors you observed the learner make in the session.
ERROR 1: High speed
ERROR 2: Ignorance of instruction while entering into school area and zone.
ERROR 3: Ignorance of three pointer
Q1.6: Based on the driver’s performance, what is one OPERATIONAL SKILL, you would cover
with the learner if they were your student? (TAEDEL301 – P.C. 1.1)
NB: By “operational skill” it means: accelerator, clutch, brake, gear changing, steering, road position, indicating
ANSWER: Accelerator
Q1.7: Based on the driver’s performance, what is one CRASH AVOIDANCE SKILL, you would
cover with the learner if they were your student? (TAEDEL301 – P.C. 1.1)
NB: By “crash avoidance skill” it means: observation, scanning, following distance, speed control
ANSWER: observations and following instruction of instructor.
Q1.8: Based on the driver’s performance, what is one TRAFFIC SITUATION, you would cover
with the learner if they were your student? (TAEDEL301 – P.C. 1.1)
NB: By “traffic situation” it means for example: quiet car park (basic skill building), turns (left/right), roundabouts, intersections
(including traffic lights), 50 zones, 60 zones, high speed zones, merging etc
ANSWER: Creation of knowledge regarding various zone like school zone and others.
Q2: Driving Test - Video 2
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Copy and paste the web address below into your web browser. Watch the video and answer
the question(s) that follow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLp-asUf_qE&list=PLG-hRflGnyxT3kYGDEBKQVRJ-VBlz0lxq&index=3&t=12s
Q2.1: At the start of the assessment (3 seconds in) the learner asks the assessor a question.
Learner: If we’re going left, we wouldn’t really indicate?
Assessor: Unfortunately I can’t advise, but……
Please complete what the assessor says in the space provided below.
ANSWER: do whatever you feel is safe.
Q2.2: Outline HOW the assessor “intervened” during the session.
(NB: to “intervene” means the instructor is required to take action to keep the student safe due to their driving skill/action.
Examples of intervening include: grabbing the steering wheel to avoid a crash, pulling on the handbrake, using the dual controls
such as brake, accelerator, clutch)
ANSWER: Assessor intervened in terms of giving horn when another car come just
behind them. Likewise at the end pulling of curb so that clutch will be back.
READ THE INFORMATION BELOW THEN ANSWER THE NEXT QUESTION:
School zones are installed to reduce traffic speed near schools during the times indicated in
the school zone sign. School zones are identified by signs which are displayed on both
approaches to the school and show the speed limit and the times during which it applies.
School zones are generally permitted on roads adjacent to schools where there is significant
school related activity on and beside the road.
Q2.3: The assessor says (at 56 seconds in), “being an 8:30am test I quickly woke up!” Why
does a student (and a trainer), need to be alert around school zones?
ANSWER: This alertness is important because during this time there are chances of
occurrences of any accident if the car will be drive at fast rate.
Q3: Driving Test - Video 3
Copy and paste the web address below into your web browser. Watch the video and answer
the question(s) that follow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApE0XIRierA&list=PLG-hRflGnyxT3kYGDEBKQVRJ-VBlz0lxq&index=3
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Q3.1: List THREE errors you observed the learner make during the REVERSE PARK.
ERROR 1: Confusion related with starring movement.
ERROR 2: Overconfidence
ERROR 3: Wrong assumption regarding car parking.
Q3.2: List TWO errors you observed the learner make during the RIGHT TURN AT THE
TRAFFIC LIGHTS.
ERROR 1: With the change in light the rider need to stops.
ERROR 2: Making accelerated through emboli with fast speed.
Q3.3: The learner demonstrates over-confidence at his ability to pass the test, give one
reason why his attitude is dangerous.
ANSWER: This attitude is dangerous because driving requires patience and careful
observance other ir may even lead to severe accident and death too.
Q4: Driving Test - Video 4
Copy and paste the web address below into your web browser. Watch the video and answer
the question(s) that follow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aUbbg0OTDQ&list=PLG-hRflGnyxT3kYGDEBKQVRJ-VBlz0lxq&index=4
Q4.1: What training location did the instructor teach the student on the first 3-4 lessons?
ANSWER: Car parking
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Q4.2: What TWO skills did the instructor state that he worked on with the learner in that
training location?
ANSWER 1: Gentle off the brake and let the car roll and stops.
ANSWER 2: On and off of cottage
Q4.3: Outline HOW the instructor “intervened” during the session?
(NB: to “intervene” means the instructor is required to take action to keep the student safe due to their driving skill/action.
Examples of intervening include: grabbing the steering wheel to avoid a crash, pulling on the handbrake, using the dual controls
such as brake, accelerator, clutch)
ANSWER: Instructor intervened with the steering and its movement during turning.
Q4.4: List THREE errors you observed the learner make in the session.
ERROR 1: Non listening of instruction during car parking.
ERROR 2: Not concentrating on gear movement.
ERROR 3: Overconfidence
Q4.5: Based on the driver’s performance, what is one OPERATIONAL SKILL, you would cover
with the learner if they were your student? (TAEDEL301 – P.C. 1.1)
NB: By “operational skill” it means: accelerator, clutch, brake, gear changing, steering, road position, indicating
ANSWER: Be careful about accelerator.
Q4.6: Based on the driver’s performance, what is one CRASH AVOIDANCE SKILL, you would
cover with the learner if they were your student? (TAEDEL301 – P.C. 1.1)
NB: By “crash avoidance skill” it means: observation, scanning, following distance, speed control
ANSWER: Listening of instructor instruction and act accordingly
Q4.7: Based on the driver’s performance, what is one TRAFFIC SITUATION, you would cover
with the learner if they were your student? (TAEDEL301 – P.C. 1.1)
NB: By “traffic situation” it means for example: quiet car park (basic skill building), turns (left/right), roundabouts, intersections
(including traffic lights), 50 zones, 60 zones, high speed zones, merging etc
ANSWER: Turning left and right with high concentration.
Q5: Driving Test - Video 5
Copy and paste the web address below into your web browser. Watch the video and answer
the question(s) that follow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkoWtgkTr7Y&list=PLG-hRflGnyxT3kYGDEBKQVRJ-VBlz0lxq&index=5
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Q5.1: List THREE errors you observed the learner make in the session.
ERROR 1: Wrong positioning
ERROR 2: Random stopping while turns and driving.
ERROR 3: Non ability to see sign of road.
Q5.2: Outline HOW the instructor “intervened” during the session.
(NB: to “intervene” means the instructor is required to take action to keep the student safe due to their driving skill/action.
Examples of intervening include: grabbing the steering wheel to avoid a crash, pulling on the handbrake, using the dual controls
such as brake, accelerator, clutch)
ANSWER: Handled steering during making turn.
Q5.3: How did the instructor test the learner’s vision?
ANSWER: Instructor make stop the car and let the student to tell that how far the car is
from their own car. Instructor also asked to read the registration.
Q5.3: What action did the instructor take after he identified a safety concern during the
lesson?
ANSWER: Instructor suggested to get a consult with good ophthalmologist with regard to
her vision.
Q6: Driving Test - Video 6
Copy and paste the web address below into your web browser. Watch the video and answer
the question(s) that follow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLkzkwkAew8&list=PLG-hRflGnyxT3kYGDEBKQVRJ-VBlz0lxq&index=6
Q6.1: Outline HOW the instructor “intervened” during the session.
(NB: to “intervene” means the instructor is required to take action to keep the student safe due to their driving skill/action.
Examples of intervening include: grabbing the steering wheel to avoid a crash, pulling on the handbrake, using the dual controls
such as brake, accelerator, clutch)
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ANSWER: Instructor intervene by pressing the breaks.
Q6.2: List THREE errors you observed the learner make in the session.
ERROR 1: Driving with one hand
ERROR 2: High talking
ERROR 3: Less experience regarding adequate driving.
Q6.3: Based on the driver’s performance, what is one OPERATIONAL SKILL, you would cover
with the learner if they were your student? (TAEDEL301 – P.C. 1.1)
NB: By “operational skill” it means: accelerator, clutch, brake, gear changing, steering, road position, indicating
ANSWER: Drive the car steering with both hands.
Q6.4: Based on the driver’s performance, what is one CRASH AVOIDANCE SKILL, you would
cover with the learner if they were your student? (TAEDEL301 – P.C. 1.1)
NB: By “crash avoidance skill” it means: observation, scanning, following distance, speed control
ANSWER: High concentration and observation instead being talkative
Q6.5: Based on the driver’s performance, what is one TRAFFIC SITUATION, you would cover
with the learner if they were your student? (TAEDEL301 – P.C. 1.1)
NB: By “traffic situation” it means for example: quiet car park (basic skill building), turns (left/right), roundabouts, intersections
(including traffic lights), 50 zones, 60 zones, high speed zones, merging etc
ANSWER: Proper attention towards the lines and boundaries made on road.
Q7: Driving Test - Video 7
Copy and paste the web address below into your web browser. Watch the video and answer
the question(s) that follow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa0nrP-vODA&list=PLG-hRflGnyxT3kYGDEBKQVRJ-VBlz0lxq&index=7
Q7.1: Outline HOW the instructor “intervened” during the session?
(NB: to “intervene” means the instructor is required to take action to keep the student safe due to their driving skill/action.
Examples of intervening include: grabbing the steering wheel to avoid a crash, pulling on the handbrake, using the dual controls
such as brake, accelerator, clutch)
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ANSWER: Instructor make the switch on by turning the key so that the car will start.
Q7.2: List THREE errors you observed the learner make in the session.
ERROR 1: Not putting the clutch in
ERROR 2: Confusion and lack of confidence
ERROR 3: Stopping car in between the road
Q8: Driving Test - Video 8
Copy and paste the web address below into your web browser. Watch the video and answer
the question(s) that follow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpfUF7aUzcU&list=PLG-hRflGnyxT3kYGDEBKQVRJ-VBlz0lxq&index=8
Q8.1: List TWO errors you observed the learner make in the session.
ERROR 1: low observance towards road and people
ERROR 2: scare and fear while driving
Q8.2: Based on the driver’s performance, what is one OPERATIONAL SKILL, you would cover
with the learner if they were your student? (TAEDEL301 – P.C. 1.1)
NB: By “operational skill” it means: accelerator, clutch, brake, gear changing, steering, road position, indicating
ANSWER: Careful handling of gears
Q8.3: Based on the driver’s performance, what is one CRASH AVOIDANCE SKILL, you would
cover with the learner if they were your student? (TAEDEL301 – P.C. 1.1)
NB: By “crash avoidance skill” it means: observation, scanning, following distance, speed control
ANSWER: Less talkative and focus over road apart from gears change.
Q8.4: Based on the driver’s performance, what is one TRAFFIC SITUATION, you would cover
with the learner if they were your student? (TAEDEL301 – P.C. 1.1)
NB: By “traffic situation” it means for example: quiet car park (basic skill building), turns (left/right), roundabouts, intersections
(including traffic lights), 50 zones, 60 zones, high speed zones, merging etc
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ANSWER: Turning the car towards left and right
Q9: Driving Test - Video 9
Copy and paste the web address below into your web browser. Watch the video and answer
the question(s) that follow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8d9ZuFTZSk&list=PLG-hRflGnyxT3kYGDEBKQVRJ-VBlz0lxq&index=9
Q9.1: What are THREE strategies you would use with the learner to assist her to control her
nerves if she was your student?
STRATEGY 1: First attempt at reserve parallel park end
STRATEGY 2: stay focussed while parallel parking
STRATEGY 3: Take deep breath in absence of oxygen mask
Q9.2: Based on the driver’s performance, what is one OPERATIONAL SKILL, you would cover
with the learner if they were your student? (TAEDEL301 – P.C. 1.1)
NB: By “operational skill” it means: accelerator, clutch, brake, gear changing, steering, road position, indicating
ANSWER: Road position and indicating along with serious about other people on road.
Q9.3: Based on the driver’s performance, what is one CRASH AVOIDANCE SKILL, you would
cover with the learner if they were your student? (TAEDEL301 – P.C. 1.1)
NB: By “crash avoidance skill” it means: observation, scanning, following distance, speed control
ANSWER: Observation and speed control
Q9.4: Based on the driver’s performance, what is one TRAFFIC SITUATION, you would cover
with the learner if they were your student? (TAEDEL301 – P.C. 1.1)
NB: By “traffic situation” it means for example: quiet car park (basic skill building), turns (left/right), roundabouts, intersections
(including traffic lights), 50 zones, 60 zones, high speed zones, merging etc
ANSWER: Intersection including traffic light along with car parking.
Q10: Driving Test - Video 10
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Copy and paste the web address below into your web browser. Watch the video and answer
the question(s) that follow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnnUqgSE4DI&list=PLG-hRflGnyxT3kYGDEBKQVRJ-VBlz0lxq&index=10
Q10.1: Outline HOW the instructor “intervened” during the session.
(NB: to “intervene” means the instructor is required to take action to keep the student safe due to their driving skill/action.
Examples of intervening include: grabbing the steering wheel to avoid a crash, pulling on the handbrake, using the dual controls
such as brake, accelerator, clutch)
ANSWER: Instructor intervened by grabbing the steering wheel in order to save from
accident.
Q10.2: List THREE errors you observed the learner make in the session.
ERROR 1: low control over steering
ERROR 2: Wrong movement of wheel
ERROR 3: wrong movement of gears
Q10.3: What is a key motivator outlined by Cooper to get a licence during the clip?
ANSWER: Already making of drive with mom and dad in manuel last
Q10.4: Based on the driver’s performance, what is one OPERATIONAL SKILL, you would
cover with the learner if they were your student? (TAEDEL301 – P.C. 1.1)
NB: By “operational skill” it means: accelerator, clutch, brake, gear changing, steering, road position, indicating
ANSWER: Gear changing, steering control
Q10.5: Based on the driver’s performance, what is one CRASH AVOIDANCE SKILL, you would
cover with the learner if they were your student? (TAEDEL301 – P.C. 1.1)
NB: By “crash avoidance skill” it means: observation, scanning, following distance, speed control
ANSWER: Observance and following distance
Q10.6: Based on the driver’s performance, what is one TRAFFIC SITUATION, you would
cover with the learner if they were your student? (TAEDEL301 – P.C. 1.1)
NB: By “traffic situation” it means for example: quiet car park (basic skill building), turns (left/right), roundabouts, intersections
(including traffic lights), 50 zones, 60 zones, high speed zones, merging etc
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ANSWER: Roundabouts and turning of car
Q11: Driving Test - Video 11
Copy and paste the web address below into your web browser. Watch the video and answer
the question(s) that follow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohvJcPFT9DE&list=PLG-hRflGnyxT3kYGDEBKQVRJ-VBlz0lxq&index=11
Q11.1: Outline HOW the instructor “intervened” during the session.
(NB: to “intervene” means the instructor is required to take action to keep the student safe due to their driving skill/action.
Examples of intervening include: grabbing the steering wheel to avoid a crash, pulling on the handbrake, using the dual controls
such as brake, accelerator, clutch)
ANSWER: Instructor suggested to student that it need to take deep breath and
remember what is to be done for moving hand break.
Q11.2: What error did Thomas make at the start of the driving test?
ANSWER: Forgot regarding making ON of hand break.
Q12: Driving Test - Video 12
Copy and paste the web address below into your web browser. Watch the video and answer
the question(s) that follow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7V-jR8P9mXA&list=PLG-hRflGnyxT3kYGDEBKQVRJ-VBlz0lxq&index=12
Q12.1: Outline HOW the instructor “intervened” during the session.
(NB: to “intervene” means the instructor is required to take action to keep the student safe due to their driving skill/action.
Examples of intervening include: grabbing the steering wheel to avoid a crash, pulling on the handbrake, using the dual controls
such as brake, accelerator, clutch)
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