OK...FOR ALL THE LEARNERS THAT HAVE BEEN TOLD BY DICKHEADS ..DONT CROSS UR HANDS BECAUSE U WILL FAIL...PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING (8 LINES DOWN), TAKEN FROM QDRIVE, QLD TRANSPORTS BIBLE.....iF UR INSTRUCTOR CONTINUES TO BULLSHIT YOU.........GET RID OF THEM............................. 7.3.6 Steering Performance Outcome Steering Control The applicant is required to steer a safe and steady course and maintain the correct course in a manner that is appropriate for the road and traffic conditions. Performance Outcome Steering Operation The applicant is required to operate the steering device in an appropriate manner. That is, hand over hand or the pull-push method. Notes After the turn it is permissible for the steering wheel to slip back through the hands providing that the driver maintains control of the steering. Scoring criteria Non-critical driving errors – steering control (all classes) ● Does not steer a steady course (for example wanders off course, jerky operation, unaware of incorrect position of front wheels when moving off). ● Rolls up an angle type kerb but without mounting it. Non-critical driving errors – steering operation (all classes except motorcycles) ● Operates the steering wheel incorrectly, that is: ● Places hands inside the rim of the steering wheel ● Steers with one hand only (except for when reversing and when operating vehicle controls) ● Steers using the palm of one hand ● Turns the steering wheel excessively with the vehicle stationary (dry steering) ● Holds the steering wheel with arms crossed or in a manner that restricts the movement of the wheel (for example one arm resting on the door). Specific repeated driving error – steering control (all classes except motorbikes) ● Repeated non-critical steering control errors (that is six errors). Note that this does not include non-critical steering operation errors. Critical driving errors – steering control (all classes except motorbikes) ● Loses control of the steering. Critical driving errors – steering operation (all classes except motorbikes) ● Removes both hands from the steering wheel while the vehicle is in motion. Note This CDE should not be marked in cases where the applicant removes both hands from the steering wheel for
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