Not using your mirrors and poor observations at junctions is the number one reason learners fail their driving tests, according to driving instructors. Recent data from learner driver insurer Veygo revealed the top reasons learners fail on their driving tests since 2008.
The remaining top six reasons include turning right at a junction, steering control, positioning when driving normally and control when moving off. Learners are at a further disadvantage if they fail on their first try, with the pandemic backlog expected to continue until 2024.
The DVSA is recruiting an additional 300 examiners to combat this and reduce the waiting period to nine weeks by the end of 2022. James Armstrong, CEO of Veygo, claims the wait time is 'paying off' as driving test pass rates are at an all-time high.
