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There are several reasons why learner drivers may struggle during their driving test. Common issues include failing to notice amber lights, waiting unnecessarily for a green arrow at filter lights, or driving too quickly in residential areas. Other frequent mistakes involve excessive speed on testing roads, poor awareness of surrounding traffic, and incorrect or insufficient use of mirrors and signals.
Learners may also struggle to anticipate the actions of other drivers or maintain the correct road position on straight roads, bends, turns, roundabouts, and during overtaking. Inadequate observation at crossroads, roundabouts, or when changing lanes can lead to faults, as can slow or hesitant progress at intersections, roundabouts, straight stretches, or during overtaking. Additional challenges include failing to follow traffic laws, signals, road markings, and signs, not responding appropriately to other road users, and a lack of skill in reversing or performing U-turns. With proper practice and attention to these areas, learners can improve their confidence and performance, increasing their chances of passing the test successfully
The driving test follows a structured format, and understanding this layout can make passing much easier. This isn’t something you can master by watching a few online videos or taking a last-minute one-hour session before your test.
During the test, the examiner follows a set schedule and takes you on a predetermined route to assess your driving skills and overall competence. They evaluate your ability to respond appropriately to real-time traffic situations, ensuring that your observational skills are sharp enough to keep you and others safe.
Examiners also check that you maintain the correct road position on straight roads and when making left or right turns. They assess your adherence to road markings and traffic signs, proper use of mirrors before signaling, safe overtaking, effective navigation of roundabouts, and other essential driving maneuvers. Understanding this structured approach helps you prepare systematically and perform confidently on test day.
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