Penalty points for the Category D practical driving test

PENALIZATION OF MISTAKES COMMITTED BY THE CANDIDATE. (PENALTY POINTS). Applied for failure to comply with road traffic rules / failure to perform or incorrect performance of the indicated maneuvers. In the practical driving test, each mistake receives a number of penalty points; if 21 penalty points are accumulated during the route test, the candidate is declared failed.

PENALIZATION OF MISTAKES COMMITTED BY THE CANDIDATE

(PENALTY POINTS)

Applied for failure to comply with road traffic rules / failure to perform or incorrect performance of the indicated maneuvers
In the practical driving test, each mistake receives a number of penalty points; if 21 penalty points are accumulated during the route test, the candidate is declared failed.

Category D (D, DE, D1, D1E, Tb, Tv)

I. PREPARATION AND TECHNICAL CHECK OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE / VEHICLE COMBINATION
- failure to perform the visual check, in random order, regarding: the condition of the tyres, wheel fastening (condition of the nuts), condition of the suspension elements, air tanks, windscreen, windows, fluids (engine oil, coolant, windscreen washer fluid), front and rear lights, signalling devices, retroreflectors, first-aid kit, reflective triangle, fire extinguisher;-3p
- failure to check the bodywork, the covering of the goods doors, the loading mechanism, the securing of the load (only for C, CE, C1, C1E, Tr);-9p
- failure to check, by means of the dashboard instruments or the controls of the motor vehicle, the operation of the steering, brake, lubrication/cooling system, lights, signalling and sound warning device;-3p
- lack of knowledge of the equipment for recording the driver’s activity (except for C1, C1E, Tr, which do not fall within the scope of Regulation (EEC) no. 3,821/85);-3p
- failure to check the coupling device and the connections of the braking/electrical system, the retroreflectors (only for CE, C1E, D1E, DE, Tr);-9p
- failure to check the bodywork, passenger doors, emergency exits, first-aid equipment, fire extinguishers and other safety equipment (only for D, DE, D1, D1E, Tb, Tv);-5p
- failure to adjust the seat, rear-view mirrors, failure to fasten the seat belt, failure to release the auxiliary brake;-3p
- lack of knowledge of the dashboard instruments or the controls of the motor vehicle.-3p

II. SPECIAL MANEUVERS REGARDING TRAFFIC SAFETY (their incorrect performance is penalized)

- coupling a trailer to the towing motor vehicle from / with return to the initial position in parallel waiting;-5p
- moving in reverse;-5p
- safe parking, facing forward / in reverse / laterally, for loading/unloading, or at a loading ramp/platform, or at a similar installation;-7p
- stopping to allow passengers to board / get off the bus / tram / trolleybus safely. (only for D, DE, D1, D1E, Tb, Tv).-7p

III. BEHAVIOUR IN TRAFFIC

MANEUVERING AND POSITION OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING

- lack of synchronization of the controls (stopping the engine, excessive acceleration, incorrect use of gears);-5p
- failure to maintain the direction of travel;-9p
- incorrect use of the road, with or without markings;-6p
- incorrect maneuvering when passing oncoming vehicles, including in restricted spaces;-6p
- incorrect performance of moving in reverse, parking facing forward, in reverse or laterally;-5p
- incorrect performance of turning the vehicle around to face the opposite direction by performing forward and reverse maneuvers;-5p
- incorrect U-turn on a street with several traffic lanes in the same direction;-5p
- incorrect maneuvering when climbing ramps / descending long slopes, when driving in tunnels;-5p
- incorrect use of dipped-beam headlights / main-beam headlights;-3p
- uneconomical and environmentally aggressive driving (excessive engine speed, unjustified braking/acceleration).-5p

CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL AND MAKING TURNS

- failure to make sure when changing the direction of travel / leaving the waiting place;-9p
- irregular performance of turns;-6p
- failure to signal or incorrect signalling of the change of direction of travel.-6p

DRIVING IN INTERSECTIONS, POSITIONS WHILE DRIVING

- improper positioning in relation to the indicated direction of travel;-6p
- performing prohibited maneuvers (stopping, waiting, U-turn, moving in reverse);-6p
- failure to make sure when entering intersections;-9p
- incorrect use of the entry/exit lanes on/from the motorway / similar roads;-5p
- failure to keep a sufficient distance from those driving ahead or coming from the opposite direction.-9p

OVERTAKING

- repeated hesitation to overtake other vehicles;-6p
- failure to comply with the rules for performing overtaking or performing it in prohibited places and situations.-21p

RIGHT OF WAY

- failure to give right of way to vehicles and pedestrians that have this right (when starting from a standstill, in intersections, roundabouts, public transport station provided with a bay, tram station without pedestrian refuge, pedestrian crossing);-21p
- repeated tendencies to give way to vehicles and pedestrians that do not have priority.-6p

NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE MEANING OF SIGNS AND ROAD SIGNALLING MEANS

- non-compliance with the meaning of signs / markings / traffic light colours (except for the red colour);-9p
- non-compliance with the meaning of the red colour of the traffic light / signals of the traffic police officer / signals of other persons with similar legal duties.-21p

SPEED

- exceeding the maximum permitted legal speed;-9p
- driving with reduced speed in an unjustified manner, failure to fit into the pace imposed by the other traffic participants.-6p

DRIVING IN UNFAVOURABLE WEATHER

- lack of skill in driving in conditions of rain, snow, mud, black ice;-9p
- driving with a speed not adapted to the atmospheric and road conditions;-9p

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH LEGAL RULES AT RAILWAY LEVEL CROSSINGS.-21p

IV. OTHER SITUATIONS THAT RESULT IN THE CANDIDATE BEING DECLARED FAILED

- appearing at the examination under the influence of alcoholic beverages, narcotic substances or products, medicines with similar effects or manifestations likely to disturb the examination of the other candidates;-21p
- intervention of the examiner to avoid imminent danger / occurrence of a road event.-21p