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The top 10 reasons for failure
More people fail the practical test each year than pass it and the DSA regularly publishes the top 10 reasons why learner drivers fail their Practical Driving Test.
However, it’s probably safe to say that most of these failures could be avoided if you make sure you take enough lessons and get enough practice. You should only take your test when your instructor tells you that you’re ready – don’t take the test just for the experience.
Not making effective observations and poor judgment when emerging out of side roads
Incorrect use of the controls and/or poor observations when reverse parking
Not making effective use of the mirrors well before changing direction or slowing down
Poor use of the controls and/or weak observation when reversing round a corner
Incorrect use of signals either by not cancelling signals or by giving misleading ones
Failure to move away correctly from stationary positions, usually due to poor observation
Incorrect road position, usually on bends, and poor lane discipline on roundabouts
Poor steering control, such as when making left or right turns
Incorrect position when turning right such as in one-way streets
Hesitation causing delay, usually by not pulling out promptly at junctions
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