Top 20 Driving Faults
Driving faults (commonly known as minors) are mistakes that don’t pose immediate danger but indicate poor driving habits. Accumulating 16 minors or making the same mistake repeatedly can lead to a test fail.
1. Poor Observation at Junctions
- Failing to look properly before emerging.
- Not checking both directions thoroughly.
2. Not Checking Mirrors Before Actions
- Changing lanes, turning, or stopping without mirror checks.
3. Hesitation at Junctions
- Being overly cautious and delaying unnecessarily.
4. Poor Lane Discipline
- Drifting between lanes or incorrect positioning on roundabouts.
5. Incorrect Speed Control
- Driving too slowly and causing a hazard.
- Not adapting speed to road conditions.
6. Incorrect Positioning on the Road
- Staying too close to the curb or too far into the road.
7. Inadequate Steering Control
- Steering too early or too late, leading to instability.
8. Lack of Mirror-Signal-Manoeuvre Routine
- Failing to follow MSM before any manoeuvre.
9. Poor Judgement of Gaps at Roundabouts
- Pulling out too early or waiting too long unnecessarily.
10. Stalling the Car
- Frequent stalling at lights, roundabouts, or junctions.
11. Poor Control During Manoeuvres
- Struggling with bay parking, parallel parking, or reversing.
12. Rolling Back on a Hill Start
- Failing to use the handbrake or clutch control properly.
13. Incorrect Use of Signals
- Not signalling when needed or signalling too early/late.
14. Not Responding to Traffic Lights Properly
- Hesitating at green lights.
- Stopping unnecessarily.
15. Misjudging the Space When Overtaking
- Leaving too little room when passing cyclists or parked cars.
16. Failing to Check Blind Spots
- Especially when moving off or changing lanes.
17. Late Braking or Harsh Braking
- Braking too hard instead of slowing gradually.
18. Ignoring Road Markings
- Straddling solid white lines or ignoring bus lane rules.
19. Inconsistent Use of Gears
- Staying in the wrong gear too long (e.g., 3rd gear at slow speeds).
20. Failing to Give Way to Pedestrians
- Not stopping at zebra crossings or ignoring people waiting to cross.
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