People who are learning to drive often ask about what would be a serious fault on a test. Well who better than the DVSA (the people who conduct them), to tell us about the top ten reasons for failing a driving test. And here they are… 1. Not taking effective observation at junctions This covers …
Learner drivers who fail a driving test will have to wait longer before taking another attempt. Currently anyone who is not successful must wait a minimum of 10 working days before a re-sit. This summer however that period is going to increase to 28 days. Loveday Ryder who is the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency …
Most drivers recognise the national speed limit sign, although older motorists may call the sign used to mark this as ‘end of speed restriction.’ When it was originally launched that was actually the meaning of the sign; outside of a built up area there were no speed limits. Drivers on country roads could drive at …
Driving in the rain is something that British drivers have to do frequently. With the practise we get you would think we would all become naturally skilled at handling a car in wet conditions; yet many people still fail to make allowances to cope with a change in the weather. Wipers and Lights When rain …
When driving in fog lights and wipers become very important tools. Making sure others can see you is vitally important in misty conditions, you MUST turn on headlights when visibility is poor, or if the fog is particularly bad then use your front fog lights. It isn’t sufficient to run on sidelights alone, even in …
Want to know if you’re ready to take the driving test? How can you tell? The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (the people who conduct the test) have launched a campaign called ‘Ready to Pass?’. They’re concerned about the number of people who fail driving tests simply because they haven’t done enough to prepare. Some …
Reversing on the road is something that all drivers need to do; but when would it not be safe or legal to do this? There are only two reasons for you to reverse a car: To give yourself room to pull out past an obstruction To turn your car round to drive in a different …
When driving in fog, the accident rate invariably rises. This would be totally avoidable if only drivers exercised common sense and followed the basic safety rules. Speed The problem with fog of course is simply a lack of visibility. If someone were to tie a blindfold over your eyes while you were walking down the …
Emerging from Junctions When the roads are slippery due to snow and ice, you must make allowances and change the way you go about driving in winter conditions. When pulling out of a junction you must exercise restraint and good judgement. You can’t set off with the same acceleration that would normally be possible on …
When driving in icy conditions, you must use all controls with care. When setting off you must bring the clutch up gently and gradually without too much power from the engine. Steering must be smooth and steady, particularly if you’re moving out at an angle from behind a parked car. Acceleration has to be very …