Driving Test Show You Mill Hill Routes 109

One serious fault was recorded. The examiner asked the candidate to pull up on the left after the car park. However, the candidate stopped and parked before reaching the car park, on zigzag lines. DVSA Assessment: Fault type: Serious fault (Junctions / Response to road markings) Reason: Zigzag lines near pedestrian crossings indicate an area where stopping or parking is strictly prohibited. These markings are in place to ensure clear visibility for pedestrians and other road users. Stopping on zigzag lines is a traffic offence and is considered dangerous behaviour during a driving test. It also demonstrates a failure to follow the examiner’s instruction accurately (“after the car park”) and a lack of awareness of road markings. Result: Driving test result: FAIL Fault recorded as: Serious fault – Response to road markings (Alternatively, it may be recorded under Judgement – positioning or Following instructions, depending on the examiner’s assessment.) What the candidate should have done: The candidate should have continued driving past the car park, as instructed, and only pulled up in a safe, legal, and convenient place — avoiding zigzag lines, yellow lines, junctions, and driveways. DVSA-Style Advice From a Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency perspective, this fault is significant because it combines illegal stopping, risk to pedestrians, and failure to follow directions. To improve: Plan ahead when given instructions Don’t react immediately—listen carefully and allow time to find a safe place after the reference point (e.g. the car park). Recognise key road markings Zigzag lines always mean no stopping. Treat them as a strict hazard zone, especially near crossings. Prioritise safety over speed If unsure, it’s better to continue driving and explain your decision than to stop somewhere unsafe. Use the “safe, legal, convenient” rule Before stopping, quickly check: Is it legal? (no zigzags, no restrictions) Is it safe? (good visibility, no obstruction) Is it convenient? (not blocking others)