UN Road Assessment – SOP Violations That Can DISQUALIFY a Candidate
According to UNPOL SOP (Annex-C), certain actions during the Road Exercise lead to immediate disqualification, regardless of overall driving skill. Understanding these critical violations is essential for every SAAT candidate.
🚨 1️⃣ Immediate Disqualification Errors
A candidate will be automatically disqualified if they:
- Endanger pedestrians, examiner, or other road users
- Ignore a STOP sign or red traffic light
- Lose control of the vehicle
- Cause a collision or near-collision
- Mount the curb or sidewalk
- Drive on the wrong side of the road
- Fail to obey examiner instructions
🚨 2️⃣ Unsafe Driving Behaviors
The following actions are considered serious safety violations:
- No mirror checks before lane change
- No indicator use
- Sudden or harsh braking
- Excessive speed
- Unsafe overtaking
- Tailgating another vehicle
Any of these may result in test termination.
🚨 3️⃣ Poor Vehicle Handling
Candidates may be disqualified for:
- Stalling repeatedly
- Rolling backward dangerously
- Improper clutch or brake control
- Incorrect gear usage affecting safety
🚨 4️⃣ Lack of Professional Conduct
Disqualification may also occur if a candidate:
- Argues with the examiner
- Explains mistakes during the test
- Appears aggressive or overconfident
- Fails to follow instructions calmly
Professional behavior is mandatory.
🚨 5️⃣ Incorrect End of Test Procedure
Common failures include:
- Exiting the vehicle without permission
- Forgetting parking brake
- Leaving gear engaged
- Ignoring examiner’s final instructions
The assessment does not end until the examiner says so.
Conclusion
Most Road Exercise failures occur due to discipline and awareness, not lack of driving ability. Strict adherence to SOP, calm behavior, and defensive driving are the key factors for success in the UN Road Assessment.
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