Top 10 UK Driving Test Fails | Learn to drive: Driving Test Tips

In the UK the average Driving Test pass rate is just 47.1%, according to the official 2017 figures from the DVSA. We thought it might be interesting to look at the Top 10 most common reasons for failing, so we can try and avoid making the same mistakes. Even if you have already passed your test, it is easy to fall into bad habits - so you might be making some of these mistakes in your everyday driving.

Video chapters:
* 0:00 Introduction
* 0:54 Fail #10: Response to signals (traffic signs)
* 1:39 Fail #9: Reverse park (control)
* 2:25 Fail #8: Response to signals (traffic lights)
* 3:02 Fail #7: Move off (control)
* 3:33 Fail #6: Positioning (normal driving)
* 4:11 Fail #5: Move off (safety)
* 4:48 Fail #4: Junctions (turning right)
* 5:24 Fail #3: Control (steering)
* 5:59 Fail #2: Mirrors (change direction)
* 6:37 Fail #1: Junctions (observation)
* 7:22 Summary

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[AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Thanks for watching - if you found this video interesting then please subscribe to our channel and click the bell to be notified of our next video! This video includes;
* 0:06 Introduction
* 0:54 Fail #10: Response to signals (traffic signs)
* 1:39 Fail #9: Reverse park (control)
* 2:25 Fail #8: Response to signals (traffic lights)
* 3:02 Fail #7: Move off (control)
* 3:33 Fail #6: Positioning (normal driving)
* 4:11 Fail #5: Move off (safety)
* 4:48 Fail #4: Junctions (turning right)
* 5:24 Fail #3: Control (steering)
* 5:59 Fail #2: Mirrors (change direction)
* 6:37 Fail #1: Junctions (observation)
* 7:22 Summary

[niamhwilson]

Watched this the night before my test, passed 1st time with 5 minors! Thanks for the tips! 😊

[NovA_UK]

Found this channel about 2 weeks ago and have been watching as many videos as possible. My test was yesterday and I passed first time with only 5 minors. These videos definitely helped out alot.

[kuukuyankson]

Interesting and all well-known faults/mistakes. It is very easy for the DVSA to come out with these reasons from examiners. What they fail to account for are the poor road markings on most roads which at times make it impossible for them to be read by pupils. In my area, there are many mini and major roundabouts which have virtually no markings to make it easy for people to be in the right lanes leading to fails.
Obviously, the list does not include grumpy and pesky examiners who apply arbitrary rules to suit their agenda. Some examiners are personable and make pupils relaxed while others make you want to stop midway and return home. And that is a fact.

What I think should happen is for both instructors and examiners to have a meeting if that can be possible where grey areas can be ironed out and passed on to pupils. A good example is on observations when turning. Some instructors insist on a quick glance at the side mirror while others insist on a 90-degree turn to show that you are looking. The same arbitrariness is applied by some examiners who keep ticking away every time you do not look the way they want. When my head is turned almost a full 90 degrees, how do I react to potential hazards ahead of me in busy areas?

The whole exercise, for the most part, is a lottery. Some test routes are easy to pass while others are full of hazards that will fail most who are already out there driving for years. Some examiners are known to pass pupils who hit kerbs, don't get their reverse manoeuvres right etc while others will fail you even when you creep to get a better view of traffic at junctions!

[Jake-njhg]

I passed my test a week ago, these videos were very helpful!

[UnbiasedGoat]

Thanks for this. I've got my driving test coming up soon and now I have a better idea of what not to do. I'm feeling confident about the driving test though.

[annagoodson]

Got my test tomorrow morning🤕 thanks for your videos!

[tombagley-ward]

Nearly ready for my test and I’ve watched a few of your videos like for parking and reasons for failing and I have taken notes so that I can read through and hopefully perfect it and I just want to say your channel is very good and helpful.

[MohammedFahimUddin]

I passed my test last summer in June 2018 but still watch your videos as it helps me learn new driving skills still

[sarahcallaghan]

Alot of passed because of you so I think I will . other video's are rubbish yours are best and your proving that .

[tlangdon]

I'm so surprised that steering was as high up the list as it was. Steering control is something that gets exercised during every part of a driving lesson, so candidates should have had a lot of feedback by the time they take the test. Could this be because instructors are not challenging the candidates to be as precise and as smooth as they should be? What other explanations could there be?

[joyada]

Let's just say I made all these mistakes during my driving lesson today...I don't know which is harder, trying to get all the rules in my head or following the instructors instructions. I am exhausted.

[cassandrawilliams]

Watched your videos last night and passed my test today with 3 minors. Thank you

[sarahcallaghan]

I've also wrote reverse bay down so it's count 3 full bays get level with 3rd bay with my head and elbow passed target bay then half of turn wheel upside down to right then full lock right i as I go in bay then when I see my line and passengers then straighten or a bit to right if I need to then straighten . that's how I do it with teacher and I also talk out when I'm on lesson's ready for test and I'm improving because of you two still little thing's but not as bad .

[Con]

Very informative video that really helps to pass the driving test

[petermc]

Hello There, this is a really helpful. Kind regards Peter

[Dr_Lad]

*Number one. Examiner doesnt take a liking to you. Turns on the radio, then puts it on full blast whilst making a left turn into a carriageway. Happened to me yesterday*

[stechriswillgil]

Real live traffic flow is unpredictable and erratic; oftentimes dangerous. Poor traffic planning and road markings, signs obscured by trees, intermediate roundabouts, ridiculous speed signs ( 60mph for 100 yrds then down to 30mph ! ) and other variables like the weather, time of day and mood of examiner make the driving test a lottery . Where else would a 47% pass rate be tolerated ? What’s required is a graduated license scheme over a period of 3 yrs where drivers are tested for different skills on separate occasions with restricted times of driving until all credits are earned for a full driving ‘ degree ‘ . Otherwise you will continue to get the same old anecdotes from driving instructors telling you they had ‘ no idea how he/she passed ‘ and can’t understand why he / she keeps failing or being denied a license .

[juancarlosjaramillopaz]

Appreciate it you videos thanks for you help

[robharris]

I passed my test in 1986 at the age of 34, Since then I have driveb no more than 100 miles. I just can't be bothered to drive, much easier to use public transport. Free bus pass and very cheap train travel where I can relax and read a book Even got two cars in the family both of which I am insured to drive but don't bother. I can think of loads of reason not to drive.
By the way in your videos there doesn't seem to be much traffic about