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Grade 1,2 & 3 Faults

  • 21-11-2011 6:41pm
    #1
    Daisy03
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 327 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I've applied for my driving test and got a date recently for just before Christmas. I've heard people talking about the different faults but I can't seem to find any detailed info on what exactly these faults are.

    It says on the RSA's website that a grade 1 is a minor fault but can anyone explain what a minor fault is... Similarly, with grade 2 and 3's. I've a pretest booked for Sunday and will ask my instructor to explain but I would like to have an idea of what they are beforehand.

    Thanks


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  • #2
    chin_grin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,808 ✭✭✭✭chin_grin


    See the test sheet here.

    http://drivingtesttips.ie/Irish-Driving-Test-Report-Form.php

    This is what the tester will have and will be ticking as you make certain mistakes during the test.

    The grade is just the severity of the mistake (I think).


  • #3
    Daisy03
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 327 ✭✭Daisy03


    Thanks. Is it kind of a juedgement call on the part of the tester so in terms of how severe they think the error is? Sorry for all my questions!


  • #4
    **Timbuk2**
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 7,396 Mod ✭✭✭✭**Timbuk2**


    Daisy03 wrote: »
    Thanks. Is it kind of a juedgement call on the part of the tester so in terms of how severe they think the error is? Sorry for all my questions!

    See here for the RSA Marking guidelines: http://www.rsa.ie/Documents/ADI/DrivingFault_Marking_Guides.pdf

    As a very very rough rules of thumb, Grade 1s are for minor faults, Grade 2s are for serious faults, Grade 3s are for dangerous or potentially dangerous faults, or for total disregard of traffic controls!


  • #5
    chin_grin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,808 ✭✭✭✭chin_grin


    Daisy03 wrote: »
    Thanks. Is it kind of a juedgement call on the part of the tester so in terms of how severe they think the error is? Sorry for all my questions!

    Well yes and no. I mean they might spot something in observation that you missed.

    But you can see all the various topics on that page.


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