Differently, your driving test is a major rite of passage. You have done the time you put in hours, practised your manoeuvres, and perhaps even memorised the Highway Code. But still, many of the learners do not succeed. The more you understand about what usually happens, the better equipped you are to dodge that bullet.
We have listed the top ten reasons why people fail their driving test. Make sure you avoid them if your practical driving test is coming up.
Poor Observation at Junctions
Failing to sufficiently look before pulling out of a junction is one of the main reasons people do not pass. As in looking both ways, determining the velocity of oncoming traffic and executing a lane change.”
2. Not Using Mirrors Effectively
Your mirrors aren’t decorative. If you fail to use them often enough or at the wrong time, such as not using them when changing lanes or slowing down, you may lose mark points on the test.
3. Bad Positioning on the Road
Not signalling at roundabouts, jumping a lane in heavy traffic at the last minute or taking a shortcut around bollards to beat traffic, I trust you guys know not to do this! 6. Pulling up too close to the kerb on a parallel park-even very wide cars should leave about 150mm from the gutter (this makes it much easier for other drivers to manoeuvre around you), straddling lanes and poor lane discipline is never acceptable- postpone your driving lesson if over-fatigued, moth-eaten signs warning ” rate change due at x times” are there for an obvious reason! means hourly until financial exchanges come into action, slow down because something bad/platforms will happen up ahead! Staying in Position Means That You Are Completely In Control.
4. Incorrect Use of Signals
Not signalling can create confusion for other road users, and that is the reason for the error, or signalling at the last moment, or not turning off a signal. Be sure to use our indicator well in advance when turning, and then remember to switch off the indicator after.
5. Not Responding to Traffic Signs
One moment you will fail instantly for missing a change in speed limit, or disregarding a road marking or a stopping sign.
6. Lack of Control When Steering
Not having both hands on the wheel when needed, oversteering, or understeering can indicate a drifting lack of control. Smooth, precise steering is key.
7. Hesitation
It’s good to be cautious; however, being too hesitant can delay or annoy other motorists. These can even be dangerous situations.
8. Speeding or Driving Too Slowly
Driving too fast is not good either, but not driving really slow without cause may also be bad. If you must speed, do it at or faster than what the traffic is doing.
9. Poor Control During Manoeuvres
Not accurate or observant enough on manoeuvres, be it parallel parking or reverse bay parking.
10. Letting Nerves Take Over
No doubt you are all great at driving, but when you get anxious, you may tend to rush and neglect the routine or checks. Build Confidence by Practising in Test-Like Conditions
Final Thoughts
Just because you fail your driving test, it is not the end of the world. Knowing points of failure like these helps you to invest in the right things. Providing you are prepared, calm and aware, you will be more likely to pass next time.