Securing an earlier cancellation slot is half the battle; passing on the day is the goal. Former examiner Sarah Kensington analyses the official DVSA top 10 fault categories and how to avoid them.
1. Junction Observation & Mirror Checks Account for Over 42% of Serious Faults
Official DVSA test statistics consistently show that ineffective observation at T-junctions and roundabouts, followed by late mirror checks before signalling or changing speed, remain the #1 and #2 causes of test failure across all 300+ UK centres.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You can pass a UK Category B practical driving test with up to 15 driving faults (minors), provided you commit 0 serious or dangerous faults.
Sarah spent over a decade conducting practical driving assessments in the UK before leading our official GOV.UK Table DRT122A waiting-time and pass-rate research across all 300+ UK test centres.
