10 reasons why people fail a driving test

W hen learning to drive it's natural for errors to happen, that's just part of the learning process.

However, by the time you take a driving test, you the candidate should be driving with confidence and without help of the driving instructor.

The current driving test pass rate in Essex, is typically only 40%, although this varies regionally for each individual test centre although for first time candidates, it's even lower. 

Here is a list of the top ten reasons why people fail a driving test, were any of these yours?

1. Observation at junctions
Ineffective observation and judgement

2. Use of mirrors
Not checking or not acting on the information

3. Reverse Parking
Ineffective observation or a lack of accuracy

4. Reversing around a corner
Ineffective observation or a lack of accuracy

5. Incorrect use of signals
Not cancelling or giving misleading signals

6. Moving away safely
Ineffective observation

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
Travelling too slowly or being hesitant

If you have doubts about any driving techniques including those above, then seek the help of your driving instructor and read the Driving Standards Agency book, Driving the Essential Skills.