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The Top 10 Reasons for Failing the Practical Driving Test

Each year the top 10 reasons for failing the practical driving test are published by the DVSA, below are the most current published stats.

Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. 1. Not making effective observations at junctions
  3. 2. Not using mirrors correctly when changing direction
  4. 3. Not moving off safely
  5. 4. Incorrect positioning when turning right at junctions
  6. 5. Not responding appropriately to traffic lights
  7. 6. Not having proper control of the steering
  8. 7. Not responding correctly to traffic signs
  9. 8. Not responding correctly to road markings
  10. 9. Poor positioning on the road during normal driving
  11. 10. Not driving at a safe and reasonable speed