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What maneuvers are passed to the traffic police at the race track? Autodrom. The order in which the required elements are completed. Exercises on the racing track, problem setting

Good afternoon, dear reader.

This article is the first article in a series dedicated to the second stage of the exam at the traffic police site.

Detailed study of all articles in the series pass the race track in half a kick will allow you to cope with the traffic police exam without any problems, even if you get a careless driving instructor who doesn’t care about the students’ results.

In fact, passing the exam at the race track can be successful even if you prepare on your own. So read and remember.

I would like to note right away that all the information a novice driver needs on the race track is divided into 11 parts. Instructions for each exercise are discussed in a separate article.

Well, in the first part we will look introductory points related to the test on the circuit as a whole:

Exercises on the circuit in 2020

In 2020, the number of exercises on the circuit is 7 (list expanded September 1, 2016):

Note. The intersection exercise (controlled intersection) must be taken only on an automated racing track. If the circuit is normal, then there are 6 exercises left.

The traffic police officer can choose one of the following delivery schemes:

Route 1Route 2Route 3
1
2
3
4
5
6

The examiner selects for passing 6 exercises out of 7 on the automated circuit and 5 out of 6 on the regular one.

Maximum time for delivery of the circuit

The driver has 2 minutes to complete each exercise. Plus, additional time is given to move between exercises at a speed of 10 km/h.

Please note that the maximum time for passing the exam for each circuit is calculated in advance.

For example, the exam is taken at a regular (non-automated) race track. The length of the route between exercises is 250 meters. Design speed 10 km/h = 166.7 m/min.

Time is given to complete 5 exercises: 5 * 2 = 10 minutes.

Allowed for movement between exercises: t = S/V = 250/166.7 = 1.5 minutes.

Those. 11.5 minutes are allotted for the delivery of the specified circuit.

The exam is controlled only total time passing the exam.

For example, if you complete 4 exercises in 4 minutes, then you will have 6 minutes left for the last (most difficult) exercise.

Exam driving speed

Another important issue is choice car speed on a race track. I recommend taking your time at the race track and not driving too fast. The driver is given 2 minutes to complete each exercise. Plus additional time to move between exercises at a speed of 10 km/h. This should be plenty of time, so don't rush.

On the autodrome it is best to drive more quietly, in first gear. Or on the back, depending on the situation.

If you do not use other gears when moving, you will be able to better concentrate on performing the exercises.

Choosing driving equipment

Let's look at the features of choosing the right equipment for the racetrack. The fact is that the right clothes can significantly simplify passing the exam, and the “wrong” one can create additional difficulties when driving a car.

Shoes for the racing track

Let's start with choice racing shoes. I recommend wearing sneakers or boots with thin soles when driving. The thinner the better. Such shoes allow you to smoothly adjust the force of pressing the pedals in the car, this will come in handy.

Shoes should not be too wide, because... otherwise, your foot will hit adjacent pedals when pressed. I recommend wearing shoes without heels. Believe me, it will be more convenient.

If the weather outside is not suitable (cold, wet, hot, snowing, etc.) and you cannot walk to the race track in shoes that are comfortable for driving, then take them with you and change your shoes. Comfortable shoes will go unnoticed in the car, but uncomfortable ones will cause a lot of problems.

Note. In driving schools you can find instructors who are skeptical about changing shoes before getting into a car. They motivate this by the fact that a candidate driver must be able to drive in any shoes. Don't pay any attention to them.

Your task is to undergo training and... After driving school, you will have many more years ahead of you and, if you wish, you can learn to drive in both felt boots and flip-flops.

Clothing for the racing track

For the racetrack, you should choose clothes in which you will feel most comfortable. I recommend taking off your outerwear before getting into the car, especially since you can always put a jacket or coat in the back seat. Never wear clothes with wide sleeves when driving! If you put it on, you will get confused when turning the steering wheel, I guarantee it.

To successfully pass the exam, you need to learn to perform all the exercises very well, one might say, with your eyes closed. This will be discussed in the following articles in the series.

To take a little break from studying, I advise you to watch a fun video about passing the traffic police exam:

See you in the next article "".

Good luck on the roads!


After listening to lectures, mastering the theory and before leaving for the city, any driver applicant needs to consolidate his practical skills on the race track. Moreover, the student is obliged to study and perfect the necessary elements to submit them to the traffic police officer.

Rules for taking the exam at the race track

The rules for taking the exam at the race track are the same for everyone. Immediately after getting into the car, the driver must fasten his seat belt. After completing each element, the vehicle is placed in neutral using the parking brake. As a rule, the inspector allows the test taker to make no more than two mistakes, while assigning penalty points; after the third mistake, the exam is considered failed, and the student will have to come back for a retake on another day.

If the exam is taken on the same car in which the instructor trained, there should be no problems and the exam will be passed the first time. If for some reason the vehicle had to be replaced just before the exam, nuances may arise related to the handling and dimensions of the car that the student is not accustomed to.

The main exercises required to pass the traffic police include:

  • turn;
  • snake;
  • overpass;
  • parallel parking;
  • reversing entry.

The principle of completing tasks in the exam may differ from the one on which the instructor taught. This is explained by a possible change in the arrangement of the figures on the examination field. Among other things, it is necessary to pay special attention to the specifics of passing the exam at the race track.

These include:

  • time restrictions (no more than 10 minutes are allotted for completion);
  • all exercises are performed in one trip, and not in separate elements;
  • there is no possibility to re-execute an element after making an error;
  • The cones used as limiters are very low and difficult to notice while driving.

Correct execution of exercises on the racetrack is the key to a positive result and the ability to pass the exam the first time.

Technique for performing tasks

Passing the exam at the race track involves completing certain tasks. The technique of performing the exercises is clearly stated in the traffic rules and has detailed instructions.

1. U-turn.

The difficulty and inconvenience of this exercise is the limited space. The dealer’s task is to turn the car 180 degrees without hitting the limiters or hitting the median strips.

The beginning of the exercise on the race track is to approach the stop line and stop in front of it, which should not exceed 30 seconds. After starting to move, it is necessary to position the car so that its front wheels are located as close to the border as possible. Next, we change the direction of the wheels towards the opposite border by twisting the steering wheel. Having reached the opposite side, you need to turn the steering wheel to the right and drive in reverse gear until there is enough space in front of the vehicle to complete the maneuver. The end of the exercise is the approach to the finish line from which it began.

2. Snake.

This exercise requires great concentration, attentiveness and accuracy. It consists of maneuvering the car between cones placed at a certain distance from each other. If you hit or knock down one of them, you risk receiving a penalty point.

The exercise begins from the start line on the race track. The exercise is performed in first gear. The necessary elements for orientation are cones, wheels and car mirrors. It is necessary to rotate the steering wheel to the right until the left wheel intersects the imaginary line on which the flags are located. Then the steering wheel rotates in the opposite direction until the car is aligned parallel to the marks. After the left mirror is aligned with the cone, the steering wheel is twisted to the left and the car takes a new turn. The movement continues until the right wheel crosses the imaginary line. When the right mirror reaches the cone, the steering wheel turns to the right. Further passage of the element follows the same principles and ends at the finish line.

3. Overpass.


The main objective of this exercise is to determine whether the student has the skills to move up an inclined plane. The exercise itself is not difficult, but it requires a lot of concentration and smooth movements.

The exercise begins by squeezing the clutch and establishing first gear. Next, you need to smoothly increase the engine speed by pressing on the gas pedal without releasing the clutch pedal. We wait for the tachometer needle to reach the three thousand mark and only after that we slowly release the clutch. We reduce the speed to one thousand and fix the clutch pedal. Then we remove the vehicle from the handbrake and start moving, adjusting it with the gas pedal. The ideal performance of this element is considered to be smooth movement of the vehicle, without sudden movements or stops.

4. Parallel parking.

Parallel parking is one of the most important elements when passing the exam, although it usually does not cause any particular difficulties for future drivers. The goal of the exercise is to drive in reverse into an imaginary limited area.

The exercise begins with moving forward and then stopping the vehicle when the rear wheel reaches the pocket stop on the right. Then set the gear lever to the reverse mark and twist the steering wheel to the right. We continue to drive in reverse until the far corner flag is visible in the mirror. After this, you need to stop and fix the wheels in the forward direction. We continue driving in a straight direction until the wheels cross the limit line, after which we level the car and drive into the “pocket”.

5. Entering in reverse.

The essence of this exercise is to develop the skills of reversing in confined spaces, as well as the ability to use rear-view mirrors and correctly determine the distance to objects. When taking the exam for this element, great concentration, attentiveness and concentration are required.

After starting to move, when the right mirror reaches the right limiter of the garage, we stop the car and turn the steering wheel to the left. We resume movement until the left limiter appears in the mirror. We stop and set the wheels straight. We set the reverse gear and move until the right rear door reaches the left limiter. We stop by turning the steering wheel to the right and continue driving very slowly. Using mirrors, we align the car until it is parallel to the side walls of the box. We stop, level the car straight and drive into the garage.

Only a responsible and attentive student can pass the exam without errors. You must also follow the guidelines for taking the test at the race track. First of all, you need to take care of your shoes. It should be comfortable, with flat soles. Heels and platforms significantly complicate the situation and reduce the sensitivity when pressing the pedals. You can come in your usual shoes and change your shoes directly at the race track.

The exam is always taken in the instructor’s car and it is necessary to clarify in advance what kind of car it will be. If it is the same as during training and training, there will be no problems. If another car is provided for the exam, unpleasant moments may arise due to ignorance of the structure and behavior of the proposed car.

Before driving on the race track, the driver must first fasten his seat belt to ensure personal safety and compliance with traffic rules. Having anxiety or lack of self-confidence can negatively affect the outcome of the exam. That is why before giving up you need to calm down and come to your senses. In no case should you show your skills and abilities during the exam if they are not stated to perform the elements.

Required documents

To undergo training at a driving school and then pass exams, the applicant must submit a full package of documents for consideration and prove his suitability to drive a vehicle.

Training site diagram

The training ground in driving schools and in the practical exam at the traffic police consists of 6 exercises:
1) "Stopping and starting movement on an incline (overpass)",
2) "90 degree turns"
3) "Turning in a confined space"
4) "Snake",
5) "Reversing into the garage"
6) "Parallel parking in reverse"

Before starting the exercises, the candidate driver must:

  • adjust the rear view mirrors and seat;
  • fasten your seat belt;
  • start the engine;
  • turn on the daytime running lights or low beam headlights.
** Remember to release the vehicle's parking brake before driving

1. Stopping and starting on an incline (overpass)


The candidate driver on the uphill section in front of the “STOP” line must fix the car in a stationary state (at this moment an additional cone with a bar is installed behind the car at a distance of 30 cm) and continue driving in a straight direction, preventing the vehicle from rolling back.

2. 90 degree turns


When performing this exercise, the candidate driver must drive to the start line of the exercise and stop. Then enter the corridor and turn left 90 degrees. Next, turn right 90 degrees. Then drive up to the end line of the exercise and stop.

3. Turning around in a confined space


To perform a turn in a limited space, you must start moving from the “start” line, turn around along a given trajectory and stop in front of the “stop” line.

4. Snake


The driver candidate must drive a section of road with left and right turns without making mistakes.

The first stage of the practical examination is carried out using one of two methods:

a) one candidate driver performs all the exercises provided for in the complex in a certain sequence;

b) several driver candidates alternately perform the same exercise provided for in the complex, and then proceed to the next exercise.

When conducting this part of the exam using the first method, the candidate driver, without stopping the engine, by switching the headlights, informs the examiner about the completion of one exercise and about the readiness to perform the next.

When using the second method of conducting the exam, the candidate driver, having received the task, at the command of the examiner must:

Take a seat in the car;

Prepare to move;

Start the engine;

Signal by turning on the low beam headlights that you are ready to start.

After completing the exercise and stopping the car, the candidate driver must:

Engage neutral gear;

Apply the parking brake;

Turn off the engine;

Turn off the headlights;

Leave the car.

To adapt to the test vehicle, the candidate driver is given the right to make a test drive within the site for no more than 2 minutes. In this case, the owner must be present in the examination vehicle. Errors made during the test ride are not recorded and do not affect the exam result.

After completing a test drive, the driver candidate may declare that he is not ready and refuse to take the test. In this case, its completion is not counted as an attempt to pass the exam.

To determine the preparedness of a driver candidate, at the first stage of the practical exam, his performance of the following elements is assessed:


1.1. Test Item #1: Stopping and Starting on Hills


The examinee must stop the car on an incline with a slope of 16%, and then continue driving. In this case, the start should be smooth, the engine should not stall, and the car should not roll back more than 30 cm.

Performance technique

Before performing this element of the exam, you will need to first drive onto the inclined section from position I at the “START” line (Fig. 1), without crossing the horizontal marking lines of the site and without knocking down the elements of the marking equipment (cone). Having entered the hill, stop at the “STOP-1” line (position II) (Fig. 1), without crossing it. While holding the vehicle in place by pressing the brake pedal, apply the parking brake, and then remove your foot from the brake pedal.

After which you can proceed directly to driving off on an incline. To do this you must:

Press the clutch pedal to the floor, disengaging the clutch, and engage first gear;

Release the clutch pedal slightly, selecting free play, and lightly press the gas pedal, slightly increasing the engine speed;

After this, slowly release the clutch pedal with a further smooth increase in engine speed;

At the moment when you feel that the car is about to start moving (the moment the clutch is engaged), begin to release the parking brake, pressing the gas pedal even more;

Then completely release the parking brake and clutch pedal.

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In this case, the car should move smoothly without rolling back.

Be sure to note that when starting under these conditions, the vehicle must additionally overcome the force of lifting resistance. Therefore, the engine crankshaft rotation speed should be higher than when starting on a horizontal section (on an ascent you should press the gas pedal a little harder). Otherwise, the engine may stall.

If the engine stalls when starting on a hill (usually this happens when the clutch pedal is suddenly released, the engine speed is insufficient, or due to the parking brake being released too late), try not to get confused. And immediately slow down the car with the parking brake, then after starting the engine, try to start again.

Examiners control the amount of rollback as follows: after stopping the car at the “STOP-1” line (position II), a control stand is installed at a distance of 30 cm from its rear bumper. If the rollback value exceeds 30 cm, the stand will be knocked down.

After you have started off on an uphill slope, you should stop the car on the downhill at the “STOP” line (position III) (Fig. 1).


1.2. Exam Element #2: “U-Turn”


The examinee must drive into an area of ​​limited size and turn 180° while engaging reverse gear once. When turning, the vehicle must not go beyond the limits.

Performance technique

Before you start turning, think over the diagram of this maneuver (Fig. 2). When preparing for and passing the exam, perform the turn in the following sequence:

Starting from the “START” line, bring the car as close as possible to the right edge of the corridor in which you will turn around (position I in Fig. 2);

Moving forward slowly, at the same time vigorously turn the steering wheel to the left so that the car is almost at right angles to its original position (position II in Fig. 2);

When the front wheels are approximately 0.7–1.0 m from the left edge of the corridor (position II in Fig. 2), begin to vigorously turn the steering wheel to the right;

Having approached the left edge of the corridor (position III in Fig. 2), stop the car and engage reverse gear;

While moving slowly in reverse, vigorously continue to turn the steering wheel to the right, and once in the middle of the corridor (position IV in Fig. 2), turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction (to the left) and continue driving until the car reaches a position from which you can move forward (position V in Fig. 2);

After completing the turn, stop the car at the “STOP” line without crossing it (position VI in Fig. 2).


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Start this exercise by setting the corridor width L (Fig. 2) to approximately four car lengths, and then gradually reduce it. The final width of the corridor L must be twice the length of the vehicle in which the examination element in question is being performed.

Pay attention to the speed of movement when turning. It should allow you to move the steering wheel from side to side in a timely manner. The steering wheel should be turned quickly and not grabbed. Practice proper steering techniques, and thereby you will be able to increase the speed when turning and, accordingly, reduce the time it takes to complete the maneuver. For this, simulators are convenient in the initial stages, and if they are not available, then you can use a car, having first hung its front wheels. At the same time, do not forget to securely tighten the parking brake and engage first gear; pads under the rear wheels will not be superfluous (Fig. 3).


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When the car is moving straight, your hands should be on the steering wheel as shown in Fig. 4.

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Typically, to turn a car at significant angles, either power or high-speed steering techniques are used. In preparation for your practical driving test, you will need to master both steering techniques.

First of all, we will work on power steering techniques.

Let's start by turning left. Place your hands on the steering wheel in starting position 1 (Fig. 4), then with your left hand, rotate the steering wheel to the left, and move your right hand down along the steering wheel, slightly opening your fingers (the right hand slides down, and only the left hand turns the steering wheel).

Once your hands are in position 2 (Fig. 5), clench the fingers of your right hand and relax the fingers of your left. Now turning the steering wheel to the left continues with your right hand, which you move up. At the same time, move your left hand up, passing the steering wheel with your fingers slightly unclenched (the left hand slides up). As a result, your hands will be in position 3 (Fig. 5), from which, if necessary, you can continue to rotate the steering wheel to the left according to the above diagram for turning the steering wheel from position 1 to position 2.


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Then practice power steering to turn the car to the right. Again, your hands should be in starting position 1 (Fig. 4), from which rotate the steering wheel with your right hand, and move your left hand down along the steering wheel, slightly unclenching your fingers (only the right hand rotates the steering wheel).

Once your hands are in position 2 (Fig. 6), clench the fingers of your left hand and relax the fingers of your right. Now the turn to the right is continued by the left hand, which moves up along the steering wheel. At the same time, move your right hand up along the steering wheel with your fingers slightly unclenched. As a result, your hands will be in position 3 (Fig. 6), from which you can easily continue rotating the steering wheel in any direction. Practice turning when the width of the roadway is limited (exam element No. 2), using power steering techniques.

Using power steering techniques, you can rotate the steering wheel quite slowly, so the speed of the car will be relatively low.


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Once you have successfully completed test element No. 2 using power steering, it is time to move on to mastering high-speed techniques. Let's start again by turning left.

From starting position 1 (Fig. 4), turn the steering wheel to the left with both hands until they are in position 2 (Fig. 7).


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After this, continue to rotate the steering wheel to the left with your right hand, and lift your left hand from the steering wheel and move it to its highest point (grab the steering wheel). Your hands will be in position 3 (Fig. 7), from which the left hand continues to rotate the steering wheel to the left, and the right hand is moved away from the steering wheel to its highest point (steering wheel interception). As a result, your hands will be in position 4 (Fig. 7), from which you continue to rotate the steering wheel with both hands.

Now let's practice turning right. From the starting position 1 (Fig. 4), with both hands, turn the steering wheel to position 2 (Fig. 8).


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As soon as your hands are in this position, continue turning the steering wheel with your left hand, and lift your right hand away from the steering wheel and move it to its highest point (position 3 in Fig. 8). From position 3 (Fig. 8), continue to rotate the steering wheel with your right hand, and lift your left hand from the steering wheel and move it to its highest point (grab the steering wheel). Your hands will take position 4 (Fig. 8), from which continue to similarly rotate the steering wheel in the desired direction.

Using speed steering will allow you to increase your speed when making turns in tight spaces and reduce the time it takes to complete this test element.


1.3. Exam element No. 3: “Entry into boxing”


The examinee must reverse into a box located perpendicular to the direction of travel while engaging reverse gear once. After stopping, the car must be positioned so that its outer contours are inside the designated box.

Performance technique

Before you start reversing, you need to place your left hand on the upper half of the steering wheel and hold it slightly more firmly than in the case of steering with two hands.

After this, begin completing exam element No. 3:

Press the clutch pedal to the floor and engage reverse gear;

Place your right hand on the back of the adjacent seat (Fig. 9);

Lightly release the clutch pedal, selecting free play, and at the same time lightly press the gas pedal;

Then, smoothly releasing the clutch pedal and pressing the gas pedal even harder, start moving in reverse.

Drive slowly due to incomplete engagement (slipping) of the clutch, for which do not fully release the clutch pedal.

When putting the car in reverse into the box, remember that it will turn in the direction in which you turn the steering wheel. It would seem that there is nothing complicated about this.

However, for beginners, the car often deviates from the required trajectory and does not fit into the dimensions of the box. This is due to the fact that by turning his head back, the driver candidate loses orientation and turns the steering wheel in the wrong direction. To avoid incorrect actions, first think through the maneuver pattern and move in reverse at low speed.

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Let's take a closer look at the entrance to the box, located on the right in the direction of travel of the car (Fig. 10).

From position I from the “START” line (Fig. 10), direct the car to the left edge of the corridor. When approaching the border of the corridor by 1–1.5 m, start turning the steering wheel to the right and stop the car in position II (Fig. 10).

From position II (Fig. 10), start moving in reverse. Focus on the right post of the box (it is highlighted in Fig. 10).

As you approach the box, begin to navigate along the middle pillars of the box and, turning the steering wheel to the left, level the car so that it moves straight inside the box. The final position of the III car is determined by the rear pillars of the box.


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Please note that when reversing, there is a significant widening of the lane along which the car is moving due to the difference in the trajectories of the rear and front wheels. This broadening is shown in Fig. 10. It is because of this that it is necessary for the car to move strictly in a straight line inside the box. Any taxiing is unacceptable there.

If you feel that the car does not fit into the box, then return to the starting position and repeat the maneuver.

Start practicing this exercise by setting the dimensions of the box in length L and width H to 2 meters greater than the length and width of the car (Fig. 10). Gradually narrow the box. Its final length L should be 1 m greater than the length of the car, and its width H should be 1 m greater than the width of the car.

Practice entering the box from different angles. Entering the box, located to the left rear of the car, is carried out in a mirror manner in relation to the considered scheme.


1.4. Exam element No. 4: “Acceleration - braking”


The examinee must start moving in a corridor of the established width, accelerate, moving in a straight line and changing gears from low to high, then stop in front of the “STOP” line. The exercise must be completed in no more than 14 seconds (for vehicles of categories “B” and “C”).

Performance technique

At the examiner’s command, start moving along the corridor (Fig. 11)


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After accelerating the car from a standstill in first gear, you must shift them in ascending order. For this:

Release the gas pedal and simultaneously disengage the clutch;

Move the lever to the position corresponding to second gear;

Release the clutch pedal (smoothly, but much faster than when starting) and press the gas pedal to accelerate the car again.


To stop at the “STOP” line (Fig. 11), proceed according to the following scheme:

Remove your right foot from the gas pedal and place it on the brake pedal;

By smoothly pressing the brake pedal, reduce the speed, then press the clutch pedal to prevent the engine from stalling and, pressing the brake pedal with your right foot, stop the car at the “STOP” line (Fig. 11), without crossing it;

Move the gear shift lever to neutral.

Snake is the next exercise after the overpass, which is explained by the instructor during training at the driving school site. Despite the appearance of ease of execution, knocked down stands and hitting the stop line are a common occurrence during training and.

The key to successful exercise

In order to pass the “snake”, you need to drive around the circuit at a minimum speed and use the correct taxiing method. In addition, it is worth remembering that the rear axle of the car, due to a design feature, is shifted to the center of the turn. Knowledge will be useful not only during exam exercises, but also in real life.

How to do a snake correctly

There are a sufficient number of videos on the Internet that demonstrate the correct execution of the exercise. To submit a snake, you need to drive through 4 sections of a rectangular area, driving around the posts along a trajectory reminiscent of the movement of a crawling snake. The length of each such section is one and a half times the length of the car, the width of the section is equal to the width of the car.

Before the start of the exercise, the dealer drives up to the stop line and stops. In this case, the car must be put on the handbrake, the next action is performed only after the examiner’s command.

If the student does not stop before the stop line or continues moving without the examiner’s command, the exercise is considered not completed. In addition, penalty points will be awarded.

When starting to move, the steering wheel is straight, the speed of movement is regulated by the clutch pedal. It is worth remembering that the clutch depressed to the floor slows down the car. If you start to lift it, the car will begin to accelerate.

As soon as the middle of the left door of the car is at the level of the first pillar, the steering wheel must be turned to the left two turns. When the front corner of the car reaches the pillar that needs to be driven around, the steering wheel turns to the right. Further actions are identical to those described. As soon as the car goes around the last pillar, it is necessary to drive to the stop line on straight wheels, stop, and be sure to put the car on the handbrake. The exercise is completed.

Each exam, both internal and in the traffic police, implies one attempt to retake the exam. If the snake is completed with penalty points, you have the opportunity to try your hand again.

Possible penalty points

Penalty points when performing an exercise can be awarded for crossing the stop line, knocked down pillars, an engine stalled while driving, failure to engage neutral gear after stopping, and failure to apply the parking brake before and at the end of the exercise.