Top 10 Mistakes on Driving Tests | Mr. Automatic

Top 10 Driving Test Mistakes West London

1. Lack of observations at junctions

Miss judging the speed of an oncoming vehicle.
Failing to notice the speed of a vehicle approaching and making the vehicle slow down.
When emerging onto motorway or dual carriageway with no observations.
Entering a roundabout without giving-away from the right.
When emerging onto motorway or dual carriageway with no observations.

2. Not checking mirrors when changing direction

Interfering with vehicles when changing lane cause them to slow or change direction.
Checking mirrors when overtaking or vehicles or hazards on road.

3. Control of steering

Steering too early or late not following the bend of the curb when turning left.
When turning right steering too late leading to miss the turn.
Making contact with the curb when asked to safely pull up on the left.
steering too late when over taking a hazard or vehicle impending on safe distances.

4. Incorrect postioning of vehicle on juction turing right

Positioning to the left when waiting to turning right stoping traffic flow on the left.
When on a one way street positioning to the left when turning right.
Positioning over the centre line of the road turning right interfering with oncoming traffic.

5. Failure to pull of safely

Moving off and swinging the vehicle too far out effecting oncoming traffic.
Forgetting to check blind spots and not checking blind spots sufficiently.
Moving off and causing the vehicle behind to slow.

6. Failure to respond to traffic lights

Missing a red light.
Stoping over the stop line or stopping the the area for cyclist.
Not reacting if in a junction to proceed when lights turn to red.
Failure to notice a green light.

7. Incorrect driving positioning

Driving too close to the curb or drifting lane.
Positioning in the right or middle lane when the left lane is available.
Remember the left lane is the legal correct driving position unless street signs or road markings are different.

8. Not following road signs

Not coming to a complete stop on approach to a STOP sign.
Driving through a NO ENERTY sign.
Driving in a bus lane. Remember the times and day displayed are times and days of restrictions.
Not reacting to speed signs.

9. Not having control of the vehicle

Rolling back when pulling off.
Stalling in a dangerous place.
Selecting the wrong gear.

10. Not completing manoeuvre safely

Must have full control in reverse not moving too fast or too slow.
Making contact with the curb.
The vehicle positioned over the bay parking lines.
Missing safety observations when carrying out the manoeuvre.

Be ready to pass your driving test

You do not need your instructor to guide you.
Your instructor does not have to touch the steering wheel or brake. If the instructor needs to take control this is a serious or dangerous mistake.
Can you pass a mock test?
Discuss with your instructor about nervous and how to deal with them.
Does your instructor agree that you are ready for test?