The practical road test demands a very high standard of road craft and skill.
The best advice that I can give to someone attempting a VORT is :
- Take some lessons from a driving instructor
- Practice. Yes, practice the skills you have learned during your lessons
- Be prepared. Know what to expect during the test.
The candidate must achieve a minimum of 90% to pass. The slow speed maneuvers make up 10%, that is 2% each with no partial marks (you either get the 2% or nothing). The remaining 90% is marked on the general drive.
During the VORT the assessor will be marking a recording sheet for specific items during the drive
At your final assessment you may be selected at random to perform your assessment in front of a DTEI (department, transport, energy and infrastructure) Auditor. Their job is to audit your Accredited Tester and not you so there is no need to panic if you have been selected.
OR
When you pass your final assessment and present your Certificate of Competency to the Customer Service Centre, you may be selected by the government Regulator to RE-SIT your final assessment with a DTEI Auditor before your Probationary Licence will be issued.