Section 75.17. Driving examination for Class M driver’s license

The following maneuvers and faults apply to the driving examination for a Class M driver’s license:

(1) Accident (31 points).

(i) An accident, however slight, which the applicant could have prevented.

(ii) Contact with a pedestrian which the applicant could have prevented.

(2) Lack of cooperation (31 points).

(i) Refusal to obey instructions of examiner.

(ii) Refusal to attempt maneuver when instructed to by the examiner.

(iii) Offering bribes or gratuities to the examiner.

(3) Serious traffic offenses (31 points).

(i) Stop sign offenses.

(A) Failure to stop for stop sign.

(B) Failure to stop before proceeding into intersection.

(C) Failure to make second stop, if necessary.

(ii) Red light offenses.

(A) Failure to stop for a red light.

(B) Failure to decelerate when approaching a yellow light.

(C) Entering into intersection as light turns red.

(iii) Failure to yield right-of-way.

(A) Failure to yield to pedestrian.

(B) Failure to yield to oncoming driver when making left turn.

(C) Failure to yield promptly to emergency vehicles.

(D) Failure to yield to traffic having right-of-way.

(iv) Driving in opposite lane continuously. Crossing double yellow line and remaining in opposite lane for extended period of time.

(v) Improper passing.

(A) Insufficient clearance for pass.

(B) Passing within or too close to intersection.

(C) Returning to lane too quickly after passing, forcing overtaken vehicle to slow down.

(D) Passing on right where illegal.

(E) Passing in no-passing zone.

(vi) Restriction violation.

(A) Being unaccompanied by licensed driver.

(B) Violating restriction on learner’s permit or driver’s license.

(vii) Speeding. Exceeding speed limit.

(4) Striking/jumping curb or markers (31 points).

(i) Driving one or more wheels over the curb or onto sidewalk.

(ii) Making contact with curb, sidewalk or marker.

(5) Failure to exhibit knowledge of controls (31 points).

(i) Failure to locate and operate the following controls:

(A) Fuel supply valve.

(B) Ignition switch.

(C) Engine cut-off switch.

(D) Choke.

(E) Clutch.

(F) Throttle.

(G) Front and rear brakes.

(H) Turn signals.

(I) Lights—high and low beams.

(J) Horn.

(K) Neutral position.

(ii) Improper use of controls.

(6) Spill (31 points).

(i) Falling or being thrown off motorcyle.

(ii) Dropping motorcycle.

(7) Wheelie (31 points). Front wheel lifting off road due to acceleration.

(8) Failure to wear protective gear (31 points).

(i) Failure to wear headgear when required.

(ii) Failure to wear eye protective devices when required.

(9) Failure to properly start engine including inability to start due to lack of knowledge (31 points).

(10) Other traffic offenses (16 points).

(i) Improper turning.

(A) Failure to get into proper lane.

(B) Failure to stay in center of lane.

(C) Swinging too wide on turn.

(D) Cutting too short on turn.

(ii) Speed control according to conditions.

(A) Driving too fast for conditions.

(B) Sliding or skidding due to speed.

(C) Failure to decelerate when appropriate.

(iii) Crossing center line or crossing double yellow line momentarily.

(iv) Following too closely or failure to follow 4-second rule.

(v) Improper stopping.

(A) Stopping in crosswalk.

(B) Stopping over stop line.

(C) Stopping unnecessarily on roadway.

(vi) Failure to signal or improper signaling.

(A) Incorrect signal given.

(B) Signal continued after turn is completed.

(C) Signal initiated at less than appropriate distance—that is, less than 100 feet from turning or stopping points.

(D) Failure to signal before starting, stopping or turning.

(E) Failure to give audible signal before passing.

(11) Failure to observe traffic (16 points).

(i) Failure to turn head to check for traffic.

(ii) Failure to check for traffic when going through intersection on green light.

(iii) Taking eyes from road to talk to examiner while vehicle is in motion.

(12) Leaving bay area (16 points). Failure to stay within perimeter of bay area.

(13) Improper steering (16 points). Failure to stay on course.

(14) Failure to exercise proper judgment in traffic (16 points).

(i) Failure to yield.

(ii) Failure to maintain a safety margin in all traffic situations.

(iii) Improper choice of action when reacting to hazardous or emergency situations.

(iv) Failure to activate windshield wipers or headlights when necessary.

(15) Difficulty shifting (16 points).

(i) Lugging or revving engine.

(ii) Inability to shift.

(iii) Failure to upshift and downshift to and from second gear.

(16) Foot touching ground (16 points). Taking foot off footrest and touching ground except when stopping.

(17) Improper braking (16 points).

(i) Failure to use both brakes.

(ii) Failure to stop within prescribed area.

(iii) Sliding or skidding.

(18) Improper starting of engine and failure to exhibit smooth driving (8 points).

(i) Stalling engine.

(ii) Driving in unsmooth manner.

(19) Looking at controls (8 points). Inability to use a control—excluding instruments—without looking for it.

(20) Failure to maintain minimum speed limit, unless conditions warrant caution (8 points).

(i) Being over cautious.

(ii) Driving 10 miles per hour below the speed limit unless conditions warrant caution.

(iii) Interfering with other vehicles by driving too slowly.

The provisions of this § 75.17 adopted May 25, 1990, effective May 26, 1990, 20 Pa.B. 2769; amended September 15, 1995, effective September 16, 1995, 25 Pa.B. 3854. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (147516) to (147519).

Notation

Authority

The provisions of this § 75.17 amended under the Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S. § § 1504, 1508, 1514, 1607 and 6103.

Cross References

This section cited in 67 Pa. Code § 75.14 (relating to conduct of driving examination).