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Top 10 reasons for failing the driving test
Find out the 10 most common reasons for failing the car driving test in Great Britain.
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
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This guide explains the top 10 reasons for failing the car driving test in Great Britain.
You can use this guide with your driving instructor and supervising driver to practise these skills.
Published 19 April 2021
Last updated 15 September 2023 + show all updates
Last updated 15 September 2023 + show all updates
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Updated with the top 10 reasons people failed the car driving test between April 2022 and March 2023. Not responding correctly to road markings has been added to the list, and not having control of the vehicle when moving off has been removed from the list. The order of some of the other reasons has also changed.
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Added translation