ICBC Road Test Results Sheet for Class 5/6/7/8
The ICBC road test results sheet can look confusing. This might be because demerit points are not used for these particular road tests anymore. It’s all about understanding ICBC’s “Global Skills” and marking system.
ICBC’s Global Skills
Drivers are being tested on ICBC’s “global skills.” These are broken down into:
- Observation
- Space Margins
- Speed
- Steering
- Communication
Within each of these global skills, there is a list of items. Think of this as a list of things you could do wrong (or right). In other words, the examiner will only write down something on this paper if you do something wrong, miss something, or make an error.
- So, if your paper has no marks, I think it’s safe to say you passed your test
- If you fail one section, you fail the entire test
- Automatic fails can occur for dangerous actions, violations of the law or other reasons
Global Skills – Observation
A1 – Shoulder Check
Before any change in direction, lane change, road position, or pulling away from the curb, check to make sure the blind spot on the relevant side is clear by doing a quick shoulder check.
A2 – Scan
Always scan, especially when driving toward areas where hazards may be present, like playgrounds, crosswalks and intersections. Avoid staring straight ahead (tunnel vision).
A3 – Mirror Check
Check your mirrors before and after turning, changing lanes, or pulling out/over to the side of the road.
A4 – 360 Check
Before backing up, look all around the vehicle in a full circle (360 degrees) to ensure the surroundings are clear of any people, vehicles or hazards.
A5 – Direction of Travel
This is about keeping your eyes looking in the direction you are or will be travelling.
A6 – Backing
When reversing, look in the direction you are moving, with occasional glances forward if and when necessary. You may also glance at your back-up camera.
A7 – Hazard Perception
Always identify anything in your driving environment that could be a hazard to you and other road users.
A8 – Other
This is for any other observational errors not listed above.
Global Skills – Space Margins
B1 – Lane Position
Choose the appropriate, legal and safe lane position that also provides good visibility and ensures safe space margins.
B2 – Following Distance
Maintain a safe following distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. Consider the road conditions, visibility, weather, and other factors when deciding the appropriate amount of space.
B3 – Stops Too Close/Far
Leave an appropriate distance between your vehicle and any stopped vehicle in front of you. You don’t want to leave a football field, but you do want to stop so that you can still see the rear tires of the vehicle in front of you touching the pavement when you stop. This is just in case it breaks down or you need to move around it for whatever reason.
B4 – Gap
Choose an appropriate space in traffic that doesn’t cause other road users to adjust speed and/or road position, take safe gaps when traffic permits and when legally permitted. In other words, if you see a safe opportunity to turn left, for example, then take it. It shows skill and confidence. On the other hand, turning when an oncoming vehicle is too close or too fast could fail your road test for being dangerous. So it’s important to practice this skill.
B5 – Blocks X-Walk
Stop behind crosswalks to avoid blocking people from crossing. It’s illegal to backup on a crosswalk, so if this happens, just stay there and apologize to any pedestrians. Otherwise, be sure to stop before the white stopping line.
B6 – Turn Position
Maintain a suitable lane position during your turn and end in the correct lane. Do not turn wide or cut the corner.
B7 – Occupied X-Walk
Stop the vehicle before entering an occupied crosswalk.
B8 – Manoeuvre Location
When changing lanes, turning, stopping or parking, ensure your vehicle is at a location safe for yourself and other road users. Complete the manoeuvre in a safe
location.
B9 – Other
This is for any other space margin errors not listed in this section.
B10 – Stop Position
You must stop the correct distance from the legal stop position. Refer to “stopping at intersections” in the Learn to Drive Smart guide for more detail.
B11 – Road Position / Parking Lot
When driving in a parking lot, position your vehicle to ensure it is visible, obey signs/posted instructions and provide room for other road users.
B12 – 3-Point Turn or U Turn
You must effectively and safely complete a 3-point turn (U-turn for motorcycles). Refer to the Learn to Drive Smart, or Learn to Ride Smart, guide.
B13 – Parking Margins
When parking, leave adequate space for other vehicles and objects, park close to the curb, do not cover pavement markings, and ensure you are obeying regulations.
B14 – Railroad Crossing – Motorcycle
Cross train tracks at a safe angle to prevent your tires from getting caught in the tracks.
Global Skills – Speed
C1 – Speed Maintenance
Choose a speed that is consistent, within the speed limit and is appropriate for the conditions.
C2 – Rolling Stop
Bring the vehicle to a complete stop when required (at stop signs, red lights and when exiting parking lots).
C3 – Amber Light
When a light changes to amber, you must stop before entering the intersection unless you are unable to safely stop in time.
C4 – Acceleration / Deceleration
You must accelerate/decelerate smoothly, without stopping or slowing unnecessarily
C5 – Shifting
You must select the most ef cient gear, and change between gears safely and smoothly. Do not change gear directions (e.g. forward to reverse) while in motion and do not coast in neutral or with the clutch in (manual transmission).
C6 – Rolling Back
You must use the correct brake and gear control to prevent rolling back on a hill.
C7 – Other
This is for any other speed control errors not listed in this section.
C8 – Covers Brakes
When you see a potential hazard, take your foot off the accelerator and cover the brake in preparation to stop. Also, keep the brake applied when stopped.
C9 – Parking Brake
Fully apply the parking brake when parking and fully release it before moving.
Global Skills – Steering
D1 – General Steering
Maintain control of the steering wheel. Refer to “Steering” in the Learn to Drive Smart guide. Avoid angling the car or wheels to the left when waiting to turn left.
D2 – Other
This is for any other steering errors not listed in this section.
D3 – Steering Wheel Position
Turn your front wheels in the appropriate direction when parked on a hill. Do not initiate a turn with one hand on the inside of the steering wheel.
D4 – Weight Transfer (motorcycle)
While in motion, keep your feet on the foot pegs and maintain a proper riding position.
Global Skills – Communication
E1 – Signal
Use your turn signal to let people know you are planning to turn, change lanes, pull out or pull over.
E2 – Timing
Signal well ahead of the intended action to provide plenty of warning, but not so far ahead as to confuse other road users.
E3 – Cancel
Cancel your signal after you have completed the manoeuvre.
E4 – Other
This is for any other communication errors not listed in this section.
Failure Reasons
Skills
Inability to meet the minimum criteria for the driving skills listed in each of the core competencies: Observation, Space Margin, Speed, Steering, and Communication.
Dangerous Action (DA)
A driver’s action or lack of action which could result in a collision or loss of control of the vehicle. Driver Examiner or other vehicle must take action to prevent collision.
Violation (V)
Where observed behaviour exceeds the range in the applicable criteria and is typically a ticketable offence e.g., Does not stop at red light.
Other
Inability to operate equipment once test has begun. Unwilling or unable to perform manoeuvre. Hitting objects, driving over curbs/sidewalks.
Carmen Cohoe
Carmen became a driving instructor in beautiful North Vancouver at the age of 22 due to some crazy people who agreed to hire her. After that, there was never a dull moment teaching many different folks from many different places how to drive using automatic and standard vehicles and a minivan.
If it doesn’t have a posted speed limit, then the speed limit is common sense and/or 50 km max. Orange cones all by themselves may not be a reason to slow down to 30 in certain cases; if there are people working in the middle of the road ie construction workers, then that’s a different story. Drivers must always think about appropriate speeds based on current conditions.
I had my road test today and i failed..but good to know about how to read your scores. would like to know whats the speed limit in a construction area where road is surrounded by orange cones..my speed was 30..and i was said it is too slow. failed for slow driving as my speed limit was between 40-45.
Don’t rest your elbow on the arm rest when driving or move your head more than 2 inches when shoulder checking…..they don’t like it – especially on rainy Tuesdays! Also no clear instructions afterwards re what was wrong….. wonder why….hard to tell how a person drives in 15 minutes! Totally ridiculous!
Some good advice, here.
I think the most important difference between the ‘old’ Road Test scoring and the ‘new’ one depicted is this: under the old system, the Driver Examiner looked for, or at least noted, errors. 2 points for something minor like failing to set your wheels when parked on a hill, 5 points for more serious mistakes like overshooting a stopline, 10 points for the serious stuff like failing to stop (as at a stop sign, or before attempting a right on a red). Plus of course, for egregious errors such as violations or the DE having to take control (verbally or physically) an automatic fail.
But so long as you didn’t make too many errors – and this might depend on luck, in some cases, depending on other traffic encountered for instance – then you would pass. But there were some drawbacks to this; for instance, a DE was only allowed to mark any one error (no matter how frequently repeated to a maximum of three times; so if you didn’t ever use your turn signals for instance, but got everything else down perfectly, then you would get a 30 demerit RT Sheet, and be provided with your Driver License and an admonishment that you really ought to use your turn signals. (This is theoretical, because the DE would probably tag the fourth occasion of not signalling as a Violation, but you get the idea.)
Whereas, with the current format, which is really much more positive so long as it’s comprehensible, it’s not sufficient to avoid demerits, but rather than that it’s required that you be able to demonstrate those certain Global Skills.
The big problem these days, in my opinion, is that in the old days there was an understanding of roles – the instructor (whether a paid licensed professional or ‘merely’ a parent or friend) did the teaching, and the Driver Examiner determined the result from objective observation of performance. But when the RT was completed, the DE would very briefly target on the three main weaknesses noted in the driver’s behaviour (Pass or Fail irrelevant here) and then head back into the DSC with the Applicant to process the paperwork as necessary; but also, the opportunity would be there for the applicant, the instructor, and the DE to participate in a quick but useful dialogue about the prospective driver’s performance during the RoadTest.
But these days, the DE (who is NOT licensed or qualified by ICBC as a Driving Instructor) will generally spend quite some time sitting in the car after the RoadTest discussing the result 1 on 1 with the applicant, but rarely find time to do this in a useful way with the instructor or parent. And that’s wrong; they shouldn’t be trying to talk the talk if they can’t walk the walk.
Steering wheel position. When you’re turning left, you should keep the steering wheel straight while waiting (not turned) in case of a rear-end collision. It may also refer to turning your wheels when parked on a hill. It may mean you did not turn your wheels at all, or you turned them the wrong direction when doing hill parking.