![]() ![]() ![]() Not responding to road markings – Road markings are like signs on the road and ignoring them can mean another fault on your test. When you see a sign, react in plenty of time and in a safe manner.ħ. How to ensure you pass this part of your test: Go back to your theory knowledge and ensure you know what road signs mean so you can identify a sign swiftly and confidently. Not paying attention to road signs – Learner drivers are likely to be taken on routes to test their knowledge of signs and failing to respond will incur a fault. Whenever you make a turn, be sure you feed the wheel firmly through your hands back into position rather than letting it spin.Ħ. Not having proper control of your steering wheel – Holding the steering wheel incorrectly or letting it spin back is considered a fault on your test.Ī tip to ensure you don’t receive a fault on your test: If you’ve had formal driving lessons, you should be well practised at this, but remember to keep both hands on the wheel - preferably at the quarter to three position (advice used to be ‘10 to 2 o’clock’ but the adjustment has been made for safe air bag deployment). ![]() When you are pulled up at a red light don’t lose your concentration and be ready for a smooth set-off.ĥ. If they’ve been green for a long time you can anticipate that they may well change and don’t take any risks or accelerate through a light change. Simple advice to avoid this driving mistake: Keep your focus as you’re approaching any traffic lights. Poor responses to traffic lights – There are multiple ways to record a fault at traffic lights, from hesitating too long as you set off, to cutting it too fine when traffic lights are turning red. Incorrect positioning for turning right at a junction – This is an issue that long-time drivers find very frustrating and can cause unnecessary queues.Įnsuring you don’t make this common error: It’s simple really, you just need to remember there are other people using the road and taking a different route to you! While you should keep to the centre of the lane when driving on a straight road, just ensure you position your car to the right side of the lane when you approach to turn right.Ĥ. So, remember to check your mirror and make it obvious you have!ģ. Not using mirrors when changing direction – You may have guessed it - this is the second most common reason for failing every year since 2006/07!Īvoid this mistake when taking your driving test: This one should be easy to remember as it’s exactly the same advice as tip number one! “Mirror – Signal – Manoeuvre”. We know there’s a lot to think about, but the classic learner mantra “mirror – signal – manoeuvre” will ensure you don’t make a mistake!Ģ. How to make sure you don’t make this mistake: Take your time and approach junctions at a suitable speed. ![]() Ineffective observations at junctions - This fault has been recorded as the most common reason for failing every year since 2006/07! Top Ten Reasons People Fail Their Driving Test …And the best advice to make sure you pass! 1. Here’s what learner drivers can do to make sure they don’t make these mistakes and they pass their driving test with flying colours! We wanted to share this great information with you so as many people as possible pass their test first time after such a long wait. With so many people still waiting for their practical tests, the car insurance team at has identified the 10 top reasons for failing, so you can be prepared for those tricky scenarios. According to, around 1.6 million UK learners took their driving tests annually prior to Covid, but that number dropped by more than half in 2020/21! Thousands of learner drivers are still waiting to get lessons and take their practical driving tests, after huge delays caused by the Covid pandemic. ![]()
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