ASHLEYS

During the practical test the examiner will note any driving faults on the driving test report form (DL25). The driving faults are categorised into minor, serious and dangerous and are recorded against the appropriate headings shown below. Each fault is denoted by a slash ‘/’ in the appropriate box. At the end of the test the examiner will total up the number of minor driving faults under each heading and overall.

If you commit 16 or more minor driving faults you will unfortunately fail the driving test. If you commit one or more serious or dangerous driving faults you will also fail the test. Even if you feel you have failed the test you should continue to try, as the test will help you to identify where you need more practise.

The degree of seriousness of each individual fault will be totally dependent on the prevailing conditions at the time. When other road users are affected, a minor fault can immediately become a serious one. Dangerous faults will only be recorded when either the driving examiner or another road user has been forced to take evasive action to avoid danger.

1a. Eyesight test

2. The emergency (controlled) stop

3/4. Reversing left and right

5. Reverse parking

6. Turn in the road

7. “Show me, tell me” vehicle checks

8. Forward park

11. Precautions before starting the engine

12. Proper use of the main controls of the car

13. Moving Off

14. Using the mirrors

15. Giving appropriate signals

16. Adequate clearance

17. Response to signs and signals

18. Use of speed

19. Following at a safe distance

20. Making progress

21. Junctions

22. Overtaking, meeting and crossing other traffic

23. Road positioning and lane discipline

24. Pedestrian crossings

25. Pulling up at the side of the road

26. Awareness and planning

27. Appropriate use of ancillary controls

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