OBSERVED LICENCE TEST

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OBSERVED LICENCE TEST (OLT) TRAINING For SPRINT
and ENDURANCE KART
RACING
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OLT Lecture

• OPENING COMMENTS
• Welcome all candidates to the OLT and explain
  briefly that the OLT will be broken into 3
  parts
  
• Explain that this is a requirement of the Dept
  Sport and Rec
  
• This OLT is also required for both Sprint and
  Endurance Karting as the licence issued is an
  AKA Kart Racing Licence.

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Course Contents

• OLT Lecture
• The track walk
• Scrutineering
• Practical session
• Final Assessment/debriefing
• If anyone has any questions to feel free to ask.
  If these questions are covered later in the
  lecture, advise and make sure you satisfy the
  drivers questions.

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Laws for issuing of a Licence

• With the changes to the State Laws re the issue
  of Go Kart Licences whether they be
  Practice/Racing licences or Endurance Karting
  day licences there is no reason why the OLT
  cannot be split into two separate parts First
  Part held in office or suitable venue where the
  initial Licence is to be issued.
• The Safety Lecture
• The Track Walk via a Track Plan Layout
• The Questionnaire
• Second Part to be held at the track, when
  licensee feels
  
• they are ready to race.
• Scrutineering Procedure
• Observed Drive

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AKA Manual

• Explain that when they sign their Licence form
  they have agreed to abide by the rules as set by
  the AKA.

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General Comment

• Be aware of juniors in the group as their
  attention span will not be as long as a senior.
  
• Make sure that the Juniors Parent/Guardian is
  present.
  
• (Remember any one under the age of 18 in NSW
  requires a guardian present.
  
• Check Licences - Date of Birth, Special
  Endorsements, Date of Issue
  
• Point out kart racing can be dangerous on and off
  
  
• the track for competitors and pit crew

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Describe makeup of facility

• Paddock area/Parc Femme
• Scrutineering area - what to expect
• Dummy Grid / Pit Area
• Marshalling area (Both for Sprint and
• Endurance Karting)
• Race Secretarys Office
• Mechanical repair area (if Applicable)
• Trade area - for help and parts
• Parking area
• Weighing area

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What makes a good driver

• ATTITUDES
• Explain that they represent their sport and
• should set a good example at the track
  and
  
• when travelling on public roads to and
  from
  
• the circuit
• Treat the other drivers as you would expect
• to be treated yourself

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Officials

• Must be shown respect, as they are
• volunteers giving their time so you can
  race
  
• Go through officials duties as per manual
• Explain Stewards and Clerk of Course - the
• importance of their duties. Respect
  them, as you, as drivers are being watched by
  them.
  
• They may penalise you for rule
  infringements.

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Penalties and Appeals

• Refer Manual - Penalties - National Competition
  Rules
  
• Refer Manual Appeals (Chapter 8)

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Breach of Rules

• Explain example, from Chapter 5
• These are most commonly used.
• Explain that if they feel another competitor
  
  
• has treated you unfairly on the track,
  report
  
• this to the Clerk of Course not the
  Stewards,
  
• and if need be they will act
  accordingly.
  
• Deliberate contact is not allowed, as per
• rules of the road

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Other Rules

• No smoking or alcohol in paddock and pit
  
  
• areas.
• No restarting during racing/Explain
• Endurance restarting.
• Never drive in the reverse direction.
• Explain fuel as per chapter 22 in the manual.
• Explain that karts must comply with the
• Australian Kart Formula as per chapter
  25, and the additional class regulations.

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Drivers Responsibility

• Refer section on Protective Clothing/Explain
• the helmet Rule 14.01.
• Remind them that they are responsible for
• their pit crew. Pit crew must be suitably
  
  
• dressed including footwear. ie no thongs
  or
  
• open type shoes.

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Drivers Responsibility (Cont).

• Time circuit opens and what time to
  arrive so that you can be ready for racing.
  
• Race Entries - when entries close.
• Check in with Race Secretary to confirm
  details on race entry and race number.
  
• Permit for race meeting, Supplementary
• Regulations - where to find them.
• Scrutineering.
• Drivers Briefing - all drivers must attend.

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Drivers Responsibility (Cont).

• Explain they will meet Clerk of Course,
  Stewards and find out about other regulations
  for the meeting. Midgets, Rookies and Juniors
  should take their guardian with them
• Hand in licence to Clerk of Course at
  completion of Drivers Briefing whilst racing
  on a Provisional Licence to have P
  endorsements and also for drivers seeking a
  licence upgrade.
• Starting procedures, computer grids, finals,
  etc
  
• Point out whether practice is on race
  days
  
• Provisionals must practice prior to racing

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Drivers Responsibility (cont).

• Visor must be down at all times whilst
  driving on circuit. Dont want to get a rock or
  dust in their eyes. Ensure race suit is
  properly zipped up.
• Show and explain how to leave the race track
  after race by raising one arm.
  
• Explain how to drive back into pits. ie slow
  and carefully as ingrid is not a race circuit.
  
• Explain weighing procedures.

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Licence Grades

• Explain Chapter 13
• Explain One Event Licences (Endurance Karting
  Only)
  
• P Platers cannot start a team an Endurance
  Event (Chapter 51 of the
  
• 2007 Manual)
• Explain in detail the correct procedure to
  advance Midgets/Rookies/Juniors/Seniors.
  
• Any QUESTIONS

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Flags
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Types of Practice Days

• Private Practice
• They must fill out Indemnity forms/sign
  waivers and pay practice fees. Failure to do
  so mean there is no personal accident insurance
  cover.
• Controlled Practice
• Driver completes as above but officials are
  on course and run practice sessions.

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Types of Practice Days ( Cont).

• Official Practice days
• When you may start engines and/or practice
  on
  
• circuit.
• Scrutineer kart before entering circuit.
  (Explain only at club organised days. Not
  necessary on private practice days)
  
• Seniors must never drive on the circuit with
  Midgets, rookies and juniors, etc.
  
• This is a regulation of the Department of
  Sport, Recreation and Racing.

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Track Walk

• Walk around circuit. (Using Track Map)
• Show and explain grid spot on dummy grid.
  Be up at dummy grid waiting one race before
  their race, in case the race before them gets
  sent back for re-grid.
• Explain when you can restart. ( ie practice,
  roll up laps.)
  
• Absolutely no restarting during racing.
• Dont cross track to get back to pits until
  race is finished.
  

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Track Walk (cont).

• You may restart after last kart has passed
  Finish Line, just ask permission from flag point
  to be sure it is safe.
  
• Explain where to move kart to safe place, if
  they spin during race. ie spin on inside of
  corner, move kart to inside of track. If spin
  on outside of corner, move kart well away from
  race track. Point out good idea to raise hands
  to warn other drivers that you have spun. Stay
  in kart until all competitors have passed and it
  is safe to get out of kart. Suggest good idea
  to leave helmet on until you get back to
  pits.

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Make drivers aware of

• Point out flag points.
• Explain racing lines.
• Explain how to pass another kart and where it
  can be done.
  
• Do not force another competitor off a race
  line.
  
• Passing moves should be done without
  contact.
  
• Remind them of yellow flag rule and red flag
  rule.
  

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Breakdown Lane

• Show and explain where mechanical repair area
  is. Raise hand whenever you are leaving
  circuit. Look for a direction from official
  once carried out repair and when it is safe to
  rejoin race.
• Emphasise rejoining with safety and do not
  suddenly move from inside of circuit to outside
  of circuit when returning to pits.

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Pre Race Inspection

• Explain the importance of walking around
  any track they have never driven around before.
  This gives you a good idea where to brake and
  apex of corners. Plus look around for run off
  areas in case the track becomes blocked due to
  an accident.
• Point out dangerous corners on the track. ie
  walls, kerbs, etc.
  
• Point out starting procedures. ie flag or
  lights to start race. They must be in two
  lines. Show where acceleration and Baulk Lines
  are on track.

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Scrutineering

• Bring karts and all safety gear.
• Have patience. This is possibly the first
  time their karts have been scrutineered.
  
• Go over the kart and point out problems with
  kart.
  
• Ensure they have a P plate displayed on the
  front and rear of kart.
  
• Try to pass on some useful tip like gear
  ratios, tyre pressure, etc.

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Scrutineering (cont).

• Check helmets for condition and Standards,
  and then check them when they put it on for
  correct fitting.
  
• Point out helmets are the most important
  piece of safety equipment they will ever own,
  and must comply with the relevant standards and
  regulations.

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Practical Session

• Explain how a kart should be started by
  their pit crew and method.
  
• Send them out onto circuit for a short
  practice session. Rookies/Midgets, juniors,
  seniors. Organise them on the grid, then send
  them onto circuit for a couple of timed laps,
  individually.

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Observed Race

• Group them into appropriate groups,
  Rookies/Midgets, juniors, Senior National,
  Senior Clubman. Send them out in a simulated
  race. Explain to them again, before leaving
  grid, the starting procedures. Explain to grid
  1 that he/she sets the pace predicted by the
  starter. Show them flag signals and comment on
  their response to them. Evaluate their ability
  to race with other competitors, passing moves,
  etc.

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Return to Lecture Area

• Before commencing ask if there are any
  questions if not then-
  
• Hand out questionnaire and give them
  sufficient time to complete it. (Ask if anyone
  has a problem with reading the questionnaire).
  
• Commence written test. Guardians may assist
  Midget and Rookie Drivers.

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Final assessment/Debriefing

• Discuss the drivers being tested with all your
  observers. Pick out good points and results.
  Highlight any areas of concern.
  
• Be aware of the need to be supportive during
  drivers debriefing.
  
• If driver is adequately prepared to take
  his/her place on the grid, then sign the
  drivers licence and fill in the details on the
  OLT Return Form

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Final assessment (cont).

• Should a driver NOT be adequately skilled,
  let them down lightly explain areas of conduct
  /skill requiring attention do this in private to
  avoid embarrassment.
• If possible, offer further tuition or explain
  where help is forthcoming.
  
• Do not pass drivers whom have not achieved a
  90 pass in the questionnaire.
  
• Advise drivers of their results and if
  necessary reinforce areas of concern.

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Closing Comment

• Thank all for their attendance and
  congratulate all as a group if they all passed.
  If some did not pass, then congratulate
  individually, and explain to those who failed
  the reasons in private and encourage them to
  try again.