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Top Ten Reasons for Failing the Driving Test
Here are the top reasons for failing the UK driving test. Notice how often lack of observation appears (including mirrors) - this is because so many pupils become obsessed with manoeuvres etc. when, really, the examiner is most interested in you, and those around you, staying safe - and the best way to do that is to always be aware of what is going on around the car and reacting properly to it.
1) Observation at junctions - ineffective observation and judgment
2) Reverse parking - ineffective observation or lack of accuracy
3) Use of mirrors - not checking or not acting on the information
4) Moving away - ineffective observation or control when moving away
5) Use of signals - not given, not cancelled or misleading signals
6) Incorrect positioning - at roundabouts, lanes and bends
7) Reversing around a corner - ineffective observation or lack of accuracy
8) Lack of steering control - steering too early or leaving it too late
9) Turn round in road - ineffective observation or lack of accuracy
10) Inappropriate speed - traveling too slowly / too fast!
