driving examiner

Road test administrator

A driving examiner is a government-licensed official who administers road tests to assess whether someone is qualified to receive a driver's license.

The examiner rides along while the applicant demonstrates vehicle control, traffic law compliance, and safe driving practices: The driving examiner asked me to parallel park.

test

road test

Vehicle performance assessment

emergency stop · hill start · reverse · lane change · roundabout · intersection · signaling · mirror check · blind spot · speed control

authority

licensing

Granting official permission

compliance · regulation · DMV · motor vehicle department · mandate · jurisdiction · suspension · revocation · endorsement · official

demeanor

patience

Calm during delays

neutrality · courtesy · discretion · reliability · attentiveness · reassurance · firmness · instruction · communication · clipboard

evaluation

assessment

Formal evaluation of worth

marking · observation · judgment · feedback · pass · fail · deductions · points · standards · competence

vehicle

dual controls

Duplicate operating mechanisms

indicators · dashboard · speedometer · handbrake · gear stick · clutch · accelerator · brake pedal · L-plates

Categories
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role in driver education

driving examinerdriving instructor

Teaches new motorists

position relative to assessment

driving examinerexaminee

Person being tested

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G