Top ten reasons for failing the practical driving test

According to the Driving Standards Agency, the current pass rate for the UK driving test is 43%. So it has to be useful to know what most people do wrong.

The top ten reasons for failing the driving test are:

1. Observation at junctions: Ineffective observation and judgement.
2. Reverse parking manoeuvre: Ineffective observation or lack of accuracy.
3. Use of mirrors: Not checking or not acting on information from mirrors.
4. Reversing around a corner manoeuvre: Ineffective observation or a lack of accuracy.
5. Incorrect use of signals on driving test: Not cancelling or giving misleading signals.
6. Moving away safely: Ineffective observation before moving.
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 during the test: Travelling too slowly or being hesitant.

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