Top 10 Reasons People Fail the driving test

Most people fail their driving test!

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:

1. Observation at junctions - ineffective observation and judgement

2. Reverse parking - ineffective observation or a lack of accuracy

3. Use of mirrors - not checking or not acting on the information

4. Reversing around a corner - ineffective observation or a lack of accuracy

5. Incorrect use of signals - not cancelling or giving misleading signals

6. Moving away safely - ineffective observation

7. Incorrect positioning on the road - at roundabouts or on bends

8. Lack of steering control - steering too early or leaving it too late

9. Incorrect positioning to turn right - at junctions and in one way streets

10. Inappropriate speed - travelling too slowly or being hesitant

Now you know why your instructor is always making sure that you are using your mirrors and observations correctly!

and don't forget the most common reason for failure - Nerves!