In 2005/06 the Driving Standards Agency conducted over 1.9 million practical tests for car drivers. To help you avoid the most common pitfalls here is a list of the
top ten reasons why people fail...

1. Ineffective observation and judgement at junctions
2. Reversing round a corner incorrectly
3. Failure to make proper use of steering
4. Problems with reverse parking
5. Failure to make proper use of gears
6. Failure to make proper use of mirrors
7. Driving too slowly
8. Failure to act properly when turning right
9. Causing delay by not pulling out promptly at junctions
10. Failure to move away correctly from stationary positions

Top ten reasons based on the Driving Standard Agency figures, 2005/06