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Common Mistakes That Can Let You Fail a Driving Test in UK

September 10 2021
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According to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), UK, between April 2019 and March 2020, only 45.9% of people have passed the driving test. Some of you may start speculating that the norms are getting stricter, but that’s not correct. This guide is all about to let you know the major faults that most people commit during the test, due to which the examiner gives them a clear NO.

The driving test begins with your eyesight observation. You may think that the examiner will only ask you to read number plates is not enough! Remember that the brain and eye coordination have to be vigilant whenever you are on the road. Therefore, the examiner also assesses how you anticipate what’s coming next, especially at junctions. Any error committed while crossing the junction will fall under the junctions observations fault.

Next comes the anticipation and somewhat your sixth sense. While driving, you have to observe within microseconds the speed of the approaching vehicle. If you have to turn left or right, and some car is coming from behind, you must make a safe move to ensure that the approaching vehicle doesn’t have to slow down. The examiner will assess it during a roundabout. Even when the examiner has told you to turn right and if you position in such a way that it can obstruct other vehicles and lead to a complete jam, just know one thing that you have committed a major fault while turning right at junctions.

Sometimes, it may happen that you have not pressed the clutch properly and are trying to switch gears. Due to this, gears may create a fuss in between your journey and can break concentration. You may start looking down to check the issue, and in the meantime, a vehicle or individuals appear, due to which you have to apply brakes suddenly.

The examiner also checks how much you use the side mirror and rear mirror while driving. A well-trained and skilled driver will use it smoothly, especially after taking turns, car manoeuvrings, etc.  If you miss those instances, you must understand during the test that you are going to get a red flag for sure.

The core testing of driving comes when you showcase how easily you can control the steering wheel, especially during an emergency stop and bay parking. During those moments, your vigilance should reach its zenith, and any misjudgment can lead to a big mishap. Therefore, you must go through some driving courses to have a hands-on steering wheel. Driving lessons in Birmingham are provided by several driving schools, but you must select the most effective one that can make you an expert.

Lastly, the common mistake due to which you can fail a driving test in the UK is when you respond wrongly with traffic signs and lights. It happens because you skip those signs like that of “Give Way,” and someone starts honking behind and cursing you for not following the rules while driving on the road.

Hence, to avoid such mistakes, in Birmingham, a driving lesson is what you must take to learn quickly about all these faults. There you will get highly experienced instructors who will help you out in grasping driving skills in no time. So, get ready for the driving test and hold nerves for one of the biggest days of your life.

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Davies Thomas
Davies Thomas
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Officialemman4
Officialemman4
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Mazni Mustafa
Mazni Mustafa
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Christos Nikoulis
Christos Nikoulis
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hootan parsapour
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shingai Chirinda
shingai Chirinda
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Hina Khan Swati
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Harpreet Grewal
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Maria Mahmood
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Brandon c Newman Newman
Brandon c Newman Newman
Sooo happy today. I've just passed my test today at Redditch driving test centre. I was with Habib. Really nice guy and helped me to understand the roads, especially the high speed 70mp h speeds.Thanks mate😀