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Mandy - Bulford (July 2010)
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Top 10 Reasons People Fail
The current pass rate is only 43%. For first time candidates, it's even lower - about 17% - less than 1 in 5.
According to the DSA those who pass their driving test have had, on average, about 45 hours of professional training, combined with 22 hours of private practice.
To help you avoid the most common pitfalls here is a list of the top ten reasons why people fail:
- Observation at junctions - ineffective observation and judgement
- Reverse parking - ineffective observation or a lack of accuracy
- Use of mirrors - not checking or not acting on the information
- Reversing around a corner - ineffective observation or a lack of accuracy
- Incorrect use of signals - not cancelling or giving misleading signals
- Moving away safely - ineffective observation
- Incorrect positioning on the road - at roundabouts or on bends
- Lack of steering control - steering too early or leaving it too late
- Incorrect positioning to turn right - at junctions and in one way streets
- Inappropriate speed - travelling too slowly or being hesitant
- and don't forget the most common reason for failure - Nerves
Now you know why your instructor is always making sure that you are using your mirrors and observations correctly!
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