How To Avoid A Serious Fault On The Driving Test.

Want to avoid failing your practical driving test? In this video, we break down serious faults on the driving test, how driving examiners mark your test sheet, and the crucial differences between a minor driver fault, a serious fault, and a dangerous fault.

Understanding how examiner grading works—and how simple mistakes like stalling at a junction or missing a blind spot check can quickly turn into an instant fail—is key to passing your practical driving test first time.

⏱️ Timestamps

0:00 – How to Avoid Getting a Serious Fault
0:26 – Understanding the Driving Test Report Sheet (DL25)
1:00 – Minor vs. Serious Faults: Stalling Examples
2:07 – Mirror Checks & Observations (Turning Left Example)
3:30 – Lane Changing & Blind Spots on Dual Carriageways
4:20 – Summary & Driving Test Tips
🔑 Key Takeaways in This Video:

Driver Fault (Minor): A small error that doesn't put anyone in danger, such as stalling while moving off with no traffic behind you.
Serious Fault: A mistake that could potentially cause danger or significantly holds up other road users (e.g., repeated stalling causing delays at a busy roundabout).
Dangerous Fault: When actual danger is caused and the examiner has to intervene (verbally or physically by braking or steering).
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