Driving Test Show You Mill Hill Routes 113

Corrected and Professional Summary The candidate committed two serious faults during the driving test. Firstly, while approaching the car park, the candidate drove too close to parked vehicles, creating a risk of collision. The examiner was required to intervene and take control of the steering wheel to avoid a potential accident. Secondly, while following the sat nav, the candidate was instructed to turn left in approximately three-quarters of a mile. However, the candidate signalled too early and reduced speed to around 20 mph on a dual carriageway with a 50 mph speed limit. This unnecessary reduction in speed caused following traffic to slow down and demonstrated poor planning and awareness of the road environment. Both faults were assessed as serious because they either created a significant risk to safety or adversely affected other road users. DVSA Advice and Assessment Fault 1 – Clearance from Parked Vehicles Driving too close to parked vehicles shows insufficient awareness of safe clearance and hazard management. The examiner's intervention by taking control of the steering wheel is a strong indicator that the situation presented a real risk of collision. Under DVSA standards, examiner intervention to prevent a potential accident is normally recorded as a serious fault. This would typically fall under Clearance / Obstructions and would result in a test failure. Fault 2 – Early Signalling and Excessive Reduction in Speed When following sat nav directions, candidates should continue driving normally until the turning point approaches. Signalling too early can mislead other road users into thinking an immediate turn is intended. Reducing speed to 20 mph on a 50 mph dual carriageway, without a valid reason, can disrupt traffic flow and may create a hazard for vehicles behind. DVSA examiners generally assess this under Use of Speed, Signals – Timing, or Planning and Awareness, depending on the circumstances. If the action causes other road users to alter their speed or position significantly, it is likely to be marked as a serious fault and would result in a test failure. Recommendations for Future Tests Maintain adequate clearance from parked vehicles and anticipate hazards well in advance. Regularly check mirrors and road position when passing stationary vehicles. Follow sat nav instructions calmly; do not signal or slow down until the manoeuvre is approaching. Match your speed appropriately to the road and traffic conditions unless there is a clear reason to slow down. Remember that early signals can confuse other road users and should only be used when they provide useful information. Practice forward planning so that speed adjustments and lane positioning are smooth and progressive rather than sudden.