Expert guidance on common driving faults — from a qualified instructor with years of experience helping learner drivers pass their UK test.
Forgetting to check your mirrors when passing parked cars is one of the most common faults on the UK driving test. Learn the correct technique and why it matters.
Mirrors don't show everything. Learn why a physical blind spot check is essential before turning in the UK — especially for cyclists and pedestrians.
The six-point check is the correct procedure for moving off safely in the UK. Skipping it is a major test fault. Here's what the full routine looks like.
Checking your rear mirror before braking is a fundamental UK driving test requirement. Here's why it matters and how to make it an automatic habit.
Accelerating without checking your side mirrors is a common fault on the UK driving test. Cyclists and motorcyclists may be in your lane — here's the correct approach.
UK roads are narrower than many learners expect. Drifting too far left or right is a common test fault. Learn how to use reference points to stay centred.
Pedestrians have priority when crossing a road you're turning into. Cyclists are often invisible until the last moment. Here's how to handle junctions safely.
UK traffic lights have no flashing green warning. Learn how to anticipate amber lights correctly — and why driving through amber can fail your test.
Following too closely is dangerous driving. The two-second rule is the UK standard — but many learners from busy cities underestimate how much space is needed.
Incorrect or late signalling at roundabouts is one of the most common UK test faults. Learn when to signal, when to cancel, and what examiners look for.
UK law encourages drivers to give way to buses pulling out. Misreading a bus's intention is a common source of unnecessary stops and test hesitation.
Parked cars create two hazards: the door zone and oncoming traffic gaps. Here's how to assess and pass parked vehicles safely on UK roads.
UK speed limits are not always posted on signs. Knowing the default limits by road type — and how to spot 20mph zones — is essential for passing your driving test.
MSPSL — Mirror, Signal, Position, Speed, Look — is the core routine for approaching junctions. Using it correctly on every junction is what separates test passes from fails.
DVSA is ending instructor access to test booking systems on 11 May 2026. From 12 May, learners must manage their own appointments. Here's what you need to do before the deadline.
