The most common reasons why learner drivers fail their driving test

1.  Junctions - Observation       

21% of failures

Top tip:  Junctions - Make effective observations before emerging at junctions and into the path of other vehicles. Always make sure it's safe before proceeding. 

2.  Mirrors – Change direction       

17% of failures

Top tip:  Mirrors - Use your rear view mirror and wing mirrors and react to the information. Make sure you use your mirrors early before changing lanes and direction.

3.  Control – Steering       

9% of failures

Top tip:  Steering - Maintain a steady course and follow the contour of the kerb or roadside.

4.  Junctions – Turning right       

8% of failures

Top tip:  Turning right at junctions - Position your car correctly. Do not cut the corner when turning right. Watch out for cyclists and motorcyclists, and any pedestrians crossing the road.

5.  Move off – Safely 

8% of failures 

Top tip:  Moving off - When you're moving off from the side of the road, you need to make sure you look around, check your blind spots - and that you're indicating the right way.

6.  Response to signs – Traffic lights 

8% of failures

Top tip:  Traffic lights: Make sure you know the rules about traffic signals and follow them.

7.  Move off – Control

8% of failures

Top tip:  Moving off: When you're moving off from the side of the road, you need to make sure you look around, check your blind spots - and that you're indicating the right way.

8.  Positioning – Normal driving 

8% of failures

Top tip:  Positioning: If lanes are marked, make sure you're in the middle of the lane. Avoid straddling lines.

9.  Response to signs – Road markings

7% of failures

Top tip:  Responding to road markings - Make sure you watch out for road markings and know the rules about using them.

10.  Reverse park – Control

7% of failures

Top tip:  Reverse parking - Keep control of the car at all times. Practice your reversing to improve your positioning and accuracy.