What is the process for navigating the Serpentine course?

The process for navigating the Serpentine course involves maneuvering the vehicle in a way that tests the driver's ability to control it around a series of obstacles, typically in a constrained space. The correct procedure is to drive past the course, then navigate backwards through it, and finally proceed forward on the opposite side.

This method emphasizes the importance of reverse driving skills and the ability to maintain control of the vehicle while navigating tight turns and obstacles, which can often be required in real emergency scenarios. Successfully completing the course in this manner demonstrates a driver engineer’s capability to handle difficult driving maneuvers that may be necessary on the job.

Other options may simplify the navigation to a single forward motion or restrict driving to only forward, which does not adequately challenge or assess the necessary skills for effective vehicle operation under varied conditions. Similarly, addressing a speed limit may not encompass the comprehensive control, precision, and maneuvering skills emphasized in the serpentine course.