Haha, it is a bit confusing indeed. I too were confused the first time I read about it. However I think it sounds worse than it really is. But yes we are required to have mastered the art otherwise they will not pass you at the final test.

My friend failed the final test the first time he did it. Not that he was driving poorly or anything but they didn't feel he was confident enough.

I think it's good that the tests are hard because alot of people are injured and get killed in trafic. But at times they can fail you for nonsense reasons.