Look at
http://www.karting.co.uk/Notice/Message.asp?FID=1&MsgID=0000346475
for what is required for your ARKS test.
Remember, it is NOT a race, but to determine your capability. As already stated, the ARKS examiner is there to get you through the test. Officially, you should do the written test first, and then have a driving assessment. I do it the other way round, in that I need to see that the driver is capable in the first instance. If not, then I just tell them that they need more "bum in seat" time and come back to try again. I do it this way round as I will be at the circuit anyway and not have to make a special trip, so what the heck. If asked, I will assess driver capability even if they are not taking their test, but just want an objective view of what their driving standards are. Until the paperwork is filled in (i.e. the written test), no money needs to change hands. Perhaps I have the wrong attitude, but basically I think that if a driver is not ready, determined by visual assessment, then just tell them so. If I had to attend the circuit purely for the test, and had a business head on, then I would probably insist on payment. I personally don't think that is fair, and am not interested in the money making side. I want drivers to be safe and am prepared to fore go the time spent to assess driving skill. Hence, do the driving side first, followed by the written (tick box) test afterwards. If you fail the written test, then that is your lack of knowledge, which has to be addressed and will need a retake of the written side of the test.
No doubt I will get hauled over the coals for the way that I implement the test, but I just want to be fair and keep the costs down.
Team Kermit (ARKS examiner)
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ARKs Test by 'Attack2001' (18 Sep 2008 @ 21:19)
