Smart Yard Test- Belhasa Driving Center
Summary
TLDRThis instructional video outlines the RTA Smart Yard Test, a critical driving assessment consisting of five maneuvers: slope, emergency brake, parallel parking, garage parking, and angle parking. It emphasizes safety, proper vehicle handling, and adherence to time limits to avoid disqualifications or fails. The tutorial also provides guidance on avoiding common faults and ensuring a successful test outcome.
Takeaways
- 🚗 The Smart Yard Test includes five maneuvers: slope test, emergency brake test, parallel parking test, garage parking test, and angle parking test.
- 🚦 There are three ways to fail the test: disqualification for certain actions, immediate fails for major faults, and accumulation of demerit points leading to failure of a maneuver.
- 🚫 Disqualification can occur for actions such as improper door handling, seat belt misuse, exceeding speed limits, vehicle collision, engine stalling in manual cars, or exceeding exam time.
- ⏱️ The total exam time is 20 minutes, with specific time limits for each maneuver ranging from 90 seconds to 5 minutes.
- 👮♂️ Safety is paramount; avoid excessive force on the accelerator pedal, and if a sensor marker is not read, continue with other maneuvers and return to the pending one.
- 🛠️ In case of engine stall in an automatic vehicle, shift to P or neutral and restart the vehicle.
- 🔄 Reference points for maneuvers may vary based on individual height and seat adjustment, and should be further guided by an instructor.
- 👁️ Adjust seat position, backrest, and mirrors for comfort and visibility, including the taillight in the top inside corner of the mirror.
- 📢 The test begins with a signal from the camera, and candidates must show their thumb when ready and check mirrors before reversing.
- 🅿️ Maneuvers like parallel and garage parking require careful attention to reference points and safety checks to avoid collisions.
- 🚫 Immediate fails in maneuvers can occur for various major faults, such as stopping on lines, vehicle rollback, engine stalling, or exceeding time limits.
- 🏁 After completing all maneuvers, return to the finish point without switching off the engine, apply the handbrake, and follow proper exit procedures.
Q & A
What are the five maneuvers included in the RTA Smart Yard Test?
-The five maneuvers included in the RTA Smart Yard Test are the slope test, emergency brake test, parallel parking test, garage parking test, and angle parking test.
What are the three ways of failing the RTA Smart Yard Test?
-The three ways of failing the RTA Smart Yard Test are: disqualification for certain actions during the test, immediate fails for major faults in a specific maneuver, and accumulation of demerit points leading to the failure of a particular maneuver.
What actions can result in disqualification from the Smart Yard Test?
-Actions that can result in disqualification include not shutting the door properly, opening the door during the examination, not fastening the seat belt, releasing the seat belt during the examination, exceeding the maximum speed limit, vehicle collision with any object, engine stalling three times in a manual car due to improper clutch use, and exceeding the total exam time of 20 minutes.
What is the maximum speed limit during the Smart Yard Test?
-The maximum speed limit during the Smart Yard Test is 35 kilometers per hour.
How long is the total exam time for the Smart Yard Test?
-The total exam time for the Smart Yard Test is 20 minutes.
What should you do if the vehicle does not read the sensor marker of a particular maneuver?
-If the vehicle does not read the sensor marker of a particular maneuver, you should not attempt that maneuver but continue to complete the other maneuvers and return back to complete the pending maneuver.
What are the steps to follow during the slope test in the Smart Yard Test?
-During the slope test, you should keep moving forward until the yellow line disappears, stop the vehicle and apply the handbrake between two lines, and to move off, balance the accelerator and clutch pedals in a manual vehicle or accelerate to 1500 rpm in an automatic vehicle before releasing the handbrake.
What is the duration of the emergency brake test in the Smart Yard Test?
-The duration of the emergency brake test in the Smart Yard Test is 90 seconds.
What should you do if the engine stalls during the Smart Yard Test in an automatic vehicle?
-If the engine stalls in an automatic vehicle during the Smart Yard Test, you should shift the gear to P or neutral position and then restart the vehicle.
What are the key points to remember when performing parallel parking in the Smart Yard Test?
-When performing parallel parking, position your vehicle slightly to the right of the lane, use the right indicator, perform safety checks, and reverse slowly using reference points until the vehicle is properly positioned in the parking lot.
What are the immediate fails for the parallel parking maneuver in the Smart Yard Test?
-Immediate fails for the parallel parking maneuver include touching the parking lines with any part of the vehicle, positioning the vehicle outside the parking bay, not applying the handbrake after parking, and exceeding the allotted time to complete the maneuver.
What should you do after completing all the maneuvers in the Smart Yard Test?
-After completing all the maneuvers, return the vehicle to the finish point, apply the handbrake, shift gear to neutral for manual or P position for automatic, do not switch off the engine, release the seat belt, open the door, and exit the vehicle. Collect the test results from the waiting room.
Outlines
🚗 Introduction to RTA Smart Yard Test
This paragraph introduces the RTA Smart Yard Test, a driving assessment with five key maneuvers: slope test, emergency brake test, parallel parking, garage parking, and angle parking. It emphasizes the importance of understanding each maneuver and seeking help from an instructor if needed. The video outlines three ways to fail the test, including disqualification for certain actions like improper door handling, seat belt misuse, exceeding speed limits, collisions, engine stalling in manual cars, and exceeding the 20-minute exam time. It also introduces the concept of demerit points and immediate fails, and provides important safety tips such as avoiding excessive force on the accelerator pedal.
📉 Slope Test and Emergency Brake Test Procedures
The second paragraph delves into the specifics of the slope test, including how to stop between the lines, the importance of using the handbrake, and the correct way to move off in both manual and automatic vehicles. It also covers the emergency brake test, detailing the procedure to follow upon hearing the beep sound, the need to check surroundings after stopping, and the importance of not touching the entry line at low speeds or applying the brake too early. The paragraph outlines the demerit points for minor and major faults in these tests, highlighting the consequences of improper actions such as not applying the handbrake, rolling back, or exceeding the time limit.
🅿️ Parallel and Garage Parking Maneuvers
This section explains the steps for the parallel and garage parking tests, including positioning the vehicle, using reference points, and the correct method of reversing into a parking space. It advises on safety checks and the use of indicators, as well as the importance of not neglecting the center mirror while reversing. The paragraph also covers the penalties for minor and major faults, such as not using indicators, performing dry steering, or not putting the gear in neutral after parking. It emphasizes the need to avoid collisions when exiting parking spaces and the correct procedure for the angle parking test.
🛑 Completing Maneuvers and Test Conclusion
The final paragraph instructs on how to properly exit the parking bay in angle parking, emphasizing safety checks and the correct alignment before turning the steering wheel. It outlines the penalties for minor and major faults during this stage, including not using indicators, performing unsafe maneuvers, or exceeding the time limit. The paragraph concludes with instructions on what to do after completing all maneuvers, such as returning to the finish point, applying the handbrake, shifting to neutral, and exiting the vehicle without switching off the engine. It reminds viewers to collect their test results and ends with a hopeful note for success in the smart yard test.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Smart Yard Test
💡Maneuvers
💡Disqualification
💡Demerit Points
💡Emergency Brake Test
💡Parallel Parking
💡Garage Parking
💡Angle Parking
💡Handbrake
💡Indicators
💡Safety Checks
Highlights
Introduction to the RTA Smart Yard Test, a five-maneuver test for driving proficiency.
Explanation of the Slope Test, including proper door handling and speed limit adherence.
Emergency Brake Test details, emphasizing the importance of speed and brake application timing.
Parallel Parking Test guidelines, focusing on vehicle positioning and mirror checks.
Garage Parking Test instructions, highlighting the use of reference points and safety checks.
Angle Parking Test procedure, detailing the step-by-step approach to parking.
Failure criteria based on the RTA test score sheet, outlining disqualification and immediate fail conditions.
Demerit points system for minor and major faults, and their accumulation impact on test results.
Safety advice on avoiding excessive force on the accelerator pedal to prevent engine stalling.
Instructions for handling sensor marker issues during the test maneuvers.
Guidance on engine stall recovery in automatic vehicles and the correct gear positioning.
Importance of adjusting seat position, backrest, and mirrors for optimal control and visibility.
Process of starting the examination, including showing thumb to the camera and awaiting instructions.
Pre-reversal checks to ensure safety from approaching vehicles or persons.
Slope Test specifics, such as stopping between lines and using the handbrake correctly.
Emergency Brake Test execution, including speed requirements and brake application technique.
Parallel Parking Test execution, focusing on mirror use and avoiding collisions.
Garage Parking Test maneuvers, emphasizing careful steering and mirror checks.
Angle Parking Test steps, detailing the parking process and exit strategy.
Post-maneuver procedures, such as returning to the finish point and test completion actions.
Final advice on collecting test results and the conclusion of the tutorial video.
Transcripts
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dear students
in this video we will be explaining the
procedure
of rta smart yard test in order for you
to succeed in it
the smart yard test consists of five
maneuvers
which are the slope test
emergency brake test parallel parking
test
garage parking test and angle
parking test each maneuvers is properly
explained for you to understand but in
case if you still have
any question kindly ask your instructor
there are three ways of failing this
test based on the current
rta test score sheet but keep yourself
updated for any future changes in the
test criteria
disqualification any of the following
actions will get you disqualified for
the whole maneuvers of smart yard test
number one if you do not shut the door
properly
or if you open the door during the
examination
number two if you do not fasten the seat
belt
or if you release the seat belt during
the examination number three
if you exceed the maximum speed limit
of more than 35 kilometers per hour
number four if your vehicle is involved
in a collision with
any object number five
in manual car if the engine stalls three
times
during the examination due to improper
use of clutch
number six if you exceed the total
exam time which is 20 minutes
immediate fails immediate fail will
apply for a major fault
and will result in failure of that
particular maneuver where it occurred
demerit points two demerit points
are recorded for a minor fault
accumulation of four or more
demerit points in the same maneuver will
result in failure of that particular
maneuver
also some important information you have
to remember
during the exam number one for safety
reasons
it is advised you should avoid applying
excessive force
on the accelerator pedal as this will
rev up the engine above 3000
and will cause the engine to stall
number two in case the vehicle does not
read the sensor marker of a particular
maneuver you should not
attempt that maneuver but rather
continue to complete
the other maneuvers and return back to
complete
the pending maneuver number three
an automatic vehicle if by any reason
the engine stalls you should shift the
gear to p
or neutral position and then restart the
vehicle
number four in this video the reference
points
shown may vary depending on your height
and seat adjustment
your instructor will guide you further
to understand the reference points
after entering into the vehicle adjust
your seat position and back rest
so you can reach the foot and hand
controls comfortably
fasten the seat belt and do not unfasten
it until you have finished the test
and adjust the mirrors to see the
taillight at top inside corner
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when you are ready show your thumb to
the camera
the tab will announce examination
started
please drive to start point
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check your mirrors and surroundings
before reversing
to make sure there is no vehicle or
person
approaching from the rear to avoid any
kind of collision
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once you approach the slope sensor
marking
the tab will announce this is the slop
test
the duration of slope test is 90 seconds
and the time starts when the front
bumper crosses
the wide entry line keep moving forward
until yellow line disappears from the
front windscreen
stop your vehicle and apply handbrake
your vehicle should stop between these
two lines
to move off in manual vehicle balance
the accelerator and clutch
pedals to the friction point and release
the handbrake to proceed
forward an automatic vehicle
accelerate to 1500 rpm
and then release the handbrake
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the engine will stall if you rev up
above 3000 rpm
and caused the vehicle to roll back
freely while at the same time
the brake pedal becomes hard to press
which can result into collision
with another vehicle to prevent this
situation
avoid excessive acceleration and in case
the vehicle rolls back apply the hand
brake
along with the foot brake demerit points
two demerit points are recorded for the
following each minor fault
number one if you do not apply the
handbrake
after stopping number two
if your vehicle rolls back by more than
15 centimeters but less than 30
centimeters
number three if you move off the vehicle
without
releasing the handbrake completely
immediate fails
an immediate fail will apply for the
following each major
fault number one if you stop
the vehicle on the white line or yellow
line
number two if your vehicle rolls back
by 30 centimeters or more number three
in manual car if the engine stalls twice
due to improper use of clutch number
four
if you exceed 90 seconds to complete
the maneuver as you approach the
emergency brake sensor marking
the tab will announce this is the
emergency brake test
the test time begins as the vehicle
reads the sensor marking
which is 90 seconds in manual vehicle
your car should be in second gear
accelerate to attain an ideal speed of
25 kilometer per hour
while vehicle crosses the wide entry
line you will hear the beep
sound
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apply the brake immediately while both
hands
gripping the steering wheel firmly
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after stopping for a few seconds check
your surroundings
and then exit from the emergency brake
track
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in case the beep sound does not come
from the tab you should stop before the
yellow exit line
to avoid collision with the fence
barrier in front
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immediate fails an immediate fail
will apply for the following each major
fault
number one if you touch the entry line
at a speed
less than 20 kilometers per hour
number two if you apply the brake before
touching the entry line
or before hearing the beeping sound
number three if you touch or cross the
exit line without breaking
number four in manual car if you press
the clutch before the brake or
press both the pedals at the same time
number five if you are not able to stop
the vehicle
within the stipulated distance number
six
if you're not holding the steering wheel
with both hands
number seven in manual car if the engine
stalls
twice due to improper use of clutch
number eight if you exceed 90 seconds
to complete the maneuver
when you approach the parallel parking
sensor marking
the tab will announce this is the
parallel parking test
position your vehicle slightly to the
right of the lane
as seen through the right side mirror
the duration of this test is 5 minutes
and the time starts
when you select the reverse gear apply
right
indicator
perform the safety checks and then
reverse slowly
the reference points are when the
parking curve disappears from the right
side mirror
turn the steering wheel completely to
the right and continue reversing slowly
until the wide parking line comes
beneath the driver's door handle
rotate the steering wheel completely to
the left
and keep reversing until the vehicle is
positioned
in the parking lot as seen in the both
side mirrors
stop the vehicle shift the gear to
neutral for manual
or p position for automatic and apply
handbrake
tab will announce exit from the parking
bay
now to exit select forward gear
release the handbrake and apply left
indicator
perform the safety checks and move out
slowly
from the parking lot as the vehicle's
right side pillar
aligned with the yellow parking line
turn the steering wheel to right
to exit completely
be aware when reversing for parallel
parking most of the time
the focus is on the reference points and
neglecting the center mirror completely
in this case you may get involved in a
crash with another vehicle
approaching from behind as you approach
the garage parking sensor marking
the tab will announce this is the garage
parking test
you should position the vehicle close to
the center line as much
as possible the duration of this test is
three minutes
and the time starts when you select the
reverse gear
apply the right indicator
perform the safety checks and then
reverse slowly
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the reference point is when the second
parking corner
becomes aligned with the right back door
window text
turn the steering wheel completely to
the right
and continue reversing slowly by
checking the both
side mirrors until the vehicle enters
the parking lot
when both side gaps are almost equally
visible in the side mirrors
rotate the steering wheel back to
straight position
continue reversing slowly until the rear
parking line
comes beneath the driver's door handle
as seen in the left side
mirror and then stop the vehicle
shift gear to neutral for manual or p
position for automatic and apply the
handbrake
the tab will announce exit from the
parking bay select
forward gear release the handbrake
indicate to the right and perform the
safety checks
move out straight slowly until the left
side parking line
aligns with your left shoulder
turn the steering wheel completely to
the right
to exit from the parking lot
while reversing be careful about the
vehicles that may approach from behind
or in the next lane and can cause
collision
while exiting the parking lot avoid
taking a wide
turn which may result into your
vehicle's collision
with the wall of hill
as you approach the angle parking sensor
marking
the tab will announce this is the angle
parking test
you should position the vehicle close to
the center line as much as possible
the duration of this test is two minutes
and the time starts
when the right indicator is activated
perform the safety checks
the first reference point is when the
first parking line is seen beneath the
right side mirror frame
turn the steering wheel completely to
the right and
continue moving in slow motion the
second reference point
is when the left inside corner becomes
aligned with the top part of steering
wheel
or the left side mirror frame aligns
with the left
yellow parking line rotate the steering
wheel
back to straight position and continue
moving forward
the third reference point is when the
white parking line
comes beneath the driver's door handle
as seen in the left side mirror
and stop the vehicle shift gear to
neutral for manual
or p position for automatic and then
apply the handbrake
the tab will announce exit from the
parking bay
to exit select the reverse gear
release the handbrake indicate to the
right
perform the safety checks
[Music]
and move out slowly until the left side
mirror frame
is aligned with the left yellow sideline
[Music]
turn the steering wheel completely to
the right to exit from the parking lot
when exiting the parking lot your focus
is usually continuous checking
of the exit reference point on the left
neglecting the vehicle
approaching from right can result into
crash
two demerits are recorded for the
following each minor fault
number one if you do not put on the
indicator when entering or
exiting the parking bay number two
if you do not confirm the safety checks
when entering
or exiting the parking bay number three
if you perform dry steering number four
if you take an additional move in
parallel and garage parking
number five if you do not put the gear
in neutral
for manual or p position for automatic
after parking
inside the bay number six if you move
off the vehicle without releasing the
handbrake completely
immediate fails an immediate fail will
apply for the following each major fault
number one if you touch the parking
lines by
any part of the vehicle number two if
your vehicle is positioned outside
the parking bay number three if you do
not apply
handbrake after parking inside the bay
number four in manual car if the engine
stalls twice
due to improper use of clutch number
five
if you exceed the allotted time to
complete the maneuver
number six if you make a front entry
into the parking bay for parallel and
garage
parkings and a back entry for angle
parking
after completing all the maneuvers
return the vehicle back to the finish
point
the tab will announce the test has
finished
at the finish point to avoid failing the
last maneuver
you must apply the handbrake shift gear
to neutral for manual or
p position for automatic and do not
switch off the engine
finally release the seat belt open the
door
and exit from the vehicle please
collect test results from the waiting
room goodbye
we hope this video tutorial was
beneficial and will help you to pass
your smart yard test
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