This is the top reason Brits fail their driving test – and it’s NOT parking errors
From poor steering to not checking wing mirrors, these are the things Brits are worst at when it comes time to take their driving test
THE most common reasons for Brits to fail their driving test have been revealed - and they aren't as obvious as you might think.
While Brits certainly aren't known for their incredible parking skills, tricky manoeuvres weren't the main reason drivers had to re-sit their test.
A recent study, conducted by Warranty Direct, found that the most common reason new drivers would fail their practical test was because they did not properly observe the risks at a junction.
Junctions posed a number of issues during driving tests, with many motorists failing when trying to turn right at a crossroads.
Drivers were also highly likely to fail their test for not using their mirrors properly when making a turn.
While parking manoeuvres weren't as common, reverse parking did come in third on the list, just above poor steering ability.
Top 5 most common reasons for failing your driving test
- Observation at junctions
- Use of mirrors when changing direction
- Reverse park/left reverse
- Lack of control (steering)
- Turning right at junctions
According to the study, 2017 had the highest driving test pass rate in the last 11 years.
The UK pass rate is currently at 47 per cent, having risen by four per cent since 2006.
The number of drivers to pass their practical with no faults has also spiked in the last year.
Just 3,329 drivers passed with a clean slate in 2006, compared to a massive 17,950 Brits last year - a rise of over 400 per cent.
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Simon Ackers, Warranty Direct’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “Looking over the last ten years worth of DVSA driving test data has been particularly insightful and it’s surprising to see some of the biggest reasons for failing are for less complex driving tasks.
"It will be interesting to discover the 2018/2019 pass rate and what impact the new changes have on future test results.”
Earlier this month, we revealed how Brits might be forced to take a new driving test to prove they can handle autonomous cars when they hit UK roads in 2021.