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Practical driving exam

The 11 official steps of the practical exam that the examiner marks as correct or incorrect, from preparing the car to stopping it.

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Armenian Practical Driving Exam Guide

Official 11-step evaluation checklist, exact examiner criteria, common failure points, and scoring system.

Overall Exam Result

0 of 11 steps passed

According to official RA Road Police regulations, an examiner marks each step as Correct (ճիշտ) or Mistake (սխալ). Making a critical violation on any step results in an overall Negative (բացասական) result.
1

Preparation Before Moving Off

Pre-Drive Checks

Required Actions & Standards

Adjust driver seat for proper posture, adjust rear-view and side mirrors, fasten seatbelt, check headrest, ensure all doors are closed, verify fluid levels (engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, washer fluid), inspect lights, reflectors, turn indicators, horn, wipers, steering assist and brake booster, wheel condition and tire pressure.

Examiner Criteria & Penalties (Սխալի նկարագիրը)

Failing to fasten seatbelt, starting with doors ajar, improper mirror alignment, or failure to perform pre-drive vehicle checks.

Take your time before turning the key. Adjust seat first, then mirrors, then seatbelt. Check dashboard indicator lights.
2

Moving Off

Start & Move Off
3

Driving in Traffic, Turns & Intersections

City Traffic & Junctions
4

Uphill Start / Hill Start

Hill Start (≤ 20 cm rollback)

Required Actions & Standards

Stop on an incline; start moving uphill smoothly using the parking brake or foot brake coordination without stalling the engine and allowing no more than 20 cm of backward rollback.

Examiner Criteria & Penalties (Սխալի նկարագիրը)

Rolling backwards more than 20 cm (automatic fail), stalling the engine, or wheel spinning excessively.

Set the parking brake. Raise clutch to biting point until engine tone deepens, press accelerator slightly, then release parking brake smoothly.
5

U-Turn in a Confined Space (3-Point Turn)

Confined U-Turn (Single reverse)
6

Reverse Parking (Bay / Parallel Parking)

Reverse Parking (Single reverse)

Required Actions & Standards

Perform reverse parking into the designated space or bay in a confined area without stalling the engine, engaging reverse gear only once, and staying strictly within the demarcated boundaries.

Examiner Criteria & Penalties (Սխալի նկարագիրը)

Hitting the curb or barrier, engaging reverse more than once (shuffling), or parking crookedly outside demarcated lines.

Align your rear axle with the marker post/vehicle before full lock. Check both side mirrors throughout the maneuver.
7

Lane Changes

Lane Discipline
8

Overtaking & Passing Obstacles

Overtaking & Clearance
9

Turning at Intersections

Intersection Turns
10

U-Turn on the Road

Road U-Turn
11

Stopping & Securing the Vehicle

Stop & Secure
1

Preparation before driving

Adjust the seat so you sit correctly, set the rear-view mirrors, seat belt and head restraints (if adjustable) and check that all doors are closed. Check the tyres, steering wheel, brakes, fluids (engine oil, coolant, washer fluid), lights, reflectors, direction indicators and horn, that the boot is closed, and the parking brake.

  • Seat first, then mirrors, then the seat belt
  • The examiner may ask you to show a fluid level or switch on the lights
2

Moving off

Start the engine, release the parking brake, switch on the indicator and move off smoothly without stalling.

  • Signal before moving, not after
  • Check the mirrors and the blind spot
3

Driving on the road

After leaving the parking place or the side of the road, drive on straight roads, including confined areas and bends, and cross intersections, road crossings and junctions.

  • Keep to the right and keep a safe distance
  • Apply the priority rules at every intersection
4

Hill start

Move off smoothly on an uphill slope without stalling and without rolling back more than 20 cm.

  • Use the parking brake to stop the car rolling back
  • Rolling back more than 20 cm is marked as a mistake
5

U-turn in a confined area

In an area of limited width, make a U-turn using reverse gear once, without stalling and without crossing the boundary lines of the area.

  • Reverse gear may be engaged only once
  • The wheels must not touch the boundary line
6

Reverse parking

In an area of limited width, park in reverse using reverse gear once, without stalling and without crossing the boundary lines of the area.

  • Check the mirrors and rear window before reversing
  • Straighten the wheels and stop fully inside the marked bay
7

Changing lanes

Change lanes, signalling in advance and giving way to vehicles moving in the same direction.

  • Mirror → signal → blind spot → manoeuvre
  • Never cross a solid line
8

Overtaking and passing obstacles

Overtake other vehicles (where possible) and pass obstacles such as parked cars.

  • Make sure the oncoming lane is clear before overtaking
  • Leave enough side clearance when passing
9

Turning

Turn right and left, taking the correct position in advance and signalling.

  • Give way to pedestrians crossing the road you turn into
  • When turning left, give way to oncoming traffic going straight
10

U-turn on the road

Make a U-turn where it is allowed, taking the far-left position in advance and giving way.

  • U-turns are not allowed on pedestrian crossings or where visibility is under 100 m
  • Give way to oncoming traffic
11

Stopping and securing the car

Stop the car with the indicator on, then switch off the engine, apply the parking brake and put the gear lever in the correct position.

  • Stop only where stopping is allowed
  • Do not forget the parking brake

Remember

  • ✓ The examiner marks each of the 11 steps as correct or incorrect
  • ✓ The overall result is either positive or negative
  • ✓ On a hill start, the car must not roll back more than 20 cm

Common mistakes

  • ✗ Forgetting the seat belt or mirror adjustment before moving off
  • ✗ Stalling the engine during a manoeuvre
  • ✗ Engaging reverse gear more than once in the confined-area exercises

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