Top 10 reasons people fail their driving test in the UK

I explained the 10 most common reasons for failing the driving test in the UK? This video is based on the latest official data from the DVSA in March 2020.

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[MrSkinnyWhale]

#11 - having a few drinks to calm the nerves before the test

[MarsAres]

"In the olden days"
My mans looks 22.

[joeyshepherd]

I've just passed today let's go boys

[MiaHoney]

It would help if these road markings were repainted every now and then....

[brendahayes]

Came here to say that i actually passed my test!!! First time! 😭 had been binge watching these videos this morning before my test! Never thought I’d be one of those people in the comments saying this. 😢

Good luck everyone who has any upcoming tests! Just enjoy the process of driving rather than rush to book the test

[allanbahati]

Man you’re such a gifted teacher. You have a natural way of explaining things. We appreciate you sir! If I pass my driving test on 23rd definitely will come back and say thanks. Saturday night and I’m watching your channel to become a better/safer driver, rather than watch Netflix!

[SkySoushi]

0:07 Ineffective junction observations
2:49 Mirrors when changing directions/lanes
4:16 Improper steering control (including road positioning while turning)
7:37 Incorrect positioning when turning right at junctions
10:05 Moving off unsafely (poor observations or decisions)
11:45 Response to traffic lights
13:21 Lack of control moving off - rolling back, repeated stalling
14:23 Poor positioning in your lane
15:47 Incorrect response to road signs n marking
16:50 Reverse park - poor accuracy/control or observations

[MissBean]

I started watching your videos to help my driving a few months ago and last week I passed my driving test first time with only two minors! Thank you so much for these videos and good luck to those taking their test in the future! 💕

[potatotomatoes]

I passed my test today as my third attempt. Don't give up you can do it. Learn the basics and i had a watch of this video the night before :)

[mysterigx_]

Don’t even live in the UK but I find all of your videos very interesting and packed full of information for new drivers and old drivers as well.

[tanvirsujoy]

I just passed today on my first attempt with 4 minors. I saw the video today morning and it was lifesaver for me. Thank you so much for sharing amazing contents. ❤

[MoosaIslamic]

1. Junction observations
2. Mirrors for changing directions
3. Improper steering control when turning
4. Turning right with improper position on main road
5. Moving off unsafely: Ineffective observations or poor decisions
6. Response to traffic lights (poor awareness)
7. Move off control: rolling back, shooting off quick
8. Lane positioning not in middle
9. Response to road markings
10. Reverse park accuracy + observations

[katier]

These videos are so helpful for an American trying to learn manual. Instead of the typical "this is how you shift - the end" videos, your videos actually teach you how to approach common scenarios everyone encounters while driving. That is the key to confidence while learning to drive a manual in my opinion. At least as someone who learned on an automatic.

[ZONDOdriving]

Good luck to everyone doing their tests soon 😁😁

[shaizaqamar]

i've been binge watching your videos for a few weeks now in preparation for my driving test which is a little over a month away. i love the way you explain things and the diagrams you use to help, thank you so much!

[SamSam-fpdi]

I just want to say thank you very much for your tremendous support through this channel. I passed my practical driving test last week Friday, your videos helped me a lot in achieving that. May God continue to grant you wisdom and bless you in all facets of your life. You’re really providing very vital service and creating positive impacts on the society at large.
Many thanks

[smartdrivetest]

Hi Richard - thank you for this comprehensive list of most common fails on the UK driving test. Everyone of these mistakes are the same for driving tests in North America. Two differences I would posit between North America and the UK. Traffic is busier in and around metropolitan London and streets are way, way narrower which gives new drivers challenges. And the second factor is that most--if not all-UK drivers are taking their test is a manual car. In North America, I would say that most new drivers are taking their test on an automatic car which makes moving off a whole lot easier. All the best, Cheers Rick

[juliacollura]

Thank you so much Richard for all of your amazing videos!!! I was issued my first driving licence in the US and learning to drive here on the 'wrong side of the road' with complex roundabouts has been challenging. Viewing your videos helped me to pass my driving test and I am very grateful to you for taking the time to create and post your videos - thank you so much - you are a fantastic teacher - keep up the incredible work!

[naveedkhan]

Alhumdullilah passed my Practical driving test 2 hours ago at Isleworth driving centre. Just wanted to give you huge round of applause for your wonderful videos on driving test. It really helped a lot.🎉💐🎈🎊 Keep it up.. Keep doing mate

[kishamaegeneralao]

As a beginner like myself, I find your videos helpful in so many ways! The way you explain things, even with the things that I find so confusing like roundabouts, you made it so easy to explain for me to understand how roundabouts work and how to approach it. You have such a unique talent with the way you teach and explain things. Thank you very much!! ❤️❤️ xx