The Government has shared the top 10 reasons why learner drivers fail their tests.
Between March 2022 and March 2023, there were 1,689,000 tests taken in the UK - that's 10 per cent more than the year before. Just under half of people pass their test, with the current pass rate at 48.4 per cent - and lots of people fail for the same reasons.
So, the Government has listed the 10 most common mistakes that stop learners from getting their licence, reports Bristol Live. According to the report, you need to be good at 27 different things before you're ready for your practical test. Your driving instructor will tell you when they think you're ready and have a good chance of passing.
Here are the top 10 reasons why people fail their driving test
1. Not making effective observations at junctions
You must always make effective observations before moving into a new road and make sure it is safe before proceeding. Any mistakes you make in this area will be counted under the 'Junctions - Observations' fault on your driving test result. Commonly, people fail to just the speed of an approaching vehicle, at a junction, roundabout and dual carriageway.
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2. Not using mirrors correctly when changing direction
The government report says you must always make full and effective use of all the mirrors, check the mirrors carefully before signalling, changing direction or changing speed and use the 'mirror - signal - manoeuvre' routine effectively. People who fail their exam typically don't use their mirrors enough before they move or stop the car.
3. Not moving off safely
It is essential you are able to move off safely while making the correct observations, these include from the side of the road, on a slope or hill (gradient), or from behind a parked vehicle, so you have to move off at an angle. Drivers need to make sure they have checked blind spots, do not move into the path of an approaching vehicle and don't cause another vehicle to slow down.
4. Incorrect positioning when turning right at junctions
You must be able to position the car as close to the centre of the road as is safe. Any mistakes you make in this area will be counted under the 'Junctions - Turning right' fault on your driving test result. You cannot obstruct traffic when waiting to turn right and must be in the correct lane at a roundabout.
5. Not having proper control of the steering
Government guidance says you should steer as smoothly as possible. You should steer at the appropriate time, as steering too early or late can cause the car to hit the kerb or swing out towards another road user. Any mistakes you make in this area will be counted under the 'Control - Steering' fault on your driving test result.
6. Not responding appropriately to traffic lights
This section is fairly self-explanatory. You simply have the follow what the traffic light indicates, give cyclists enough space and do not cross the white line where indicated to do so when the light is on red.
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7. Not responding correctly to traffic signs
Failure to follow traffic signs such as 'stop', 'keep left' and 'bus lane' will result in the driver being penalised. The driver must also react in good time to any speed limit changes indicated by signs.
8. Poor positioning on the road during normal driving
You must be able to position the car correctly for your intended route, in the middle of marked lanes and only change lanes when necessary. Mistakes in this category include necessarily driving in the right-hand lane on a dual carriageway, driving too close to the kerb and centre of the road
9. Not responding correctly to road markings
Any mistakes you make in this area will be counted under the 'Response to signals - Road markings' fault on your driving test result. Common errors in this section include straddling two lanes, not following markings on a mini roundabout
10. Not keeping control of the vehicle during reverse parking
You must be able to control the car accurately when you parallel park at the side of the road and reverse to park in a parking bay. Common errors include the wheels ending up on the pavement at the end of the parking manoeuvre, too many attempts to park and ending up outside of the parking bay.
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