Top 10 Reasons Why People Fail Their Driving
Test
Author: Charles Cridland

Every year more than 100,000 people fail their driving test in
the UK. The pass rate is only 43%, with it even lower for first
time candidates. Men are more likely than woman to pass first
time, yet interestingly they are statistically more dangerous
drivers. Nonetheless, the overall pass rate is still very low,
particularly when almost everyone who takes their test feels
that they can drive. Therefore we've compiled the top 10
reasons why people fail their driving test:

1. Acting improperly at road junctions. Get in the right lane
when approaching a junction or roundabout. Always indicate.

2. Manoeuvre – reversing around a corner incorrectly. Being
confident with your manoeuvres is vitally important. Practice
really does make perfect so continue practicing them
intensively.

3. Incorrect Steering. Remember to feed the steering through
your hands. Do this whenever you drive to ensure that it comes
naturally.

4. Manoeuvre – problems with parking. Again practice makes
perfect. If in doubt it's best to be further away from the
kerb.

5. Not using gears properly. As a general rule, move into 2nd
gear as soon as you move from stationary, 3rd gear at 20mph,
4th gear at 30mph, and 5th gear at 40mph.

6. Under-using your mirrors. This is a common mistake. When it
comes to your driving test you really can't look in your
mirrors enough.

7. Driving too slowly. Driving too slowly is seen as a sign of
being lacking confidence. Drive at or just under the speed
limit.

8. Acting incorrectly when turning right. Indicate early and
don't force your way out by pulling out half way.

9. Hesitating unnecessarily at junctions. Again, unnecessary
hesitation is seen as a sign that you lack confidence in your
driving ability. However, don't rush – impatience is worse than
hesitation.

10. Moving out correctly from stationary positions. Many people
successfully complete a manoeuvre or emergency stop, then relax
and forget to pull away correctly. Always indicate, check that
the road is clear using your mirrors and by looking back, then
pull out.


About The Author: Charles Cridland founded
http://www.yourparkingspace.co.uk/, where you can rent your
private parking space, or find long term parking spaces and
garages for rent.