1. Nerves and Anxiety

🔸 Issue: Many learners feel nervous, which affects their concentration and driving ability.

✔ Solution:

1. Practice deep breathing before the test.
2. Arrive early to settle down and feel comfortable.
3. Take a mock test with your instructor to simulate real test conditions.

2. Not Checking Mirrors Properly

🔸 Issue: Failing to check mirrors frequently, especially before changing speed, direction, or lane.

✔ Solution:

1. Follow Mirror – Signal – Manoeuvre (MSM) routine.
2. Make mirror checks obvious to the examiner.
3. Always check your blind spots before moving off.

3. Poor Observation at Junctions

🔸 Issue: Not looking properly at junctions, roundabouts, or when pulling out.

✔ Solution:

1. Look both ways and ensure it's safe before moving.
2. Take your time—rushing leads to mistakes.
3. Avoid undue hesitation but don’t move out unsafely.

4. Incorrect Use of Speed

🔸 Issue: Driving too fast or too slow for the road conditions.

✔ Solution:

1. Always drive at an appropriate speed for the situation.
2. Stick to the speed limit but don’t drive too slowly, as it may cause unnecessary delays for other road users.

5. Poor Lane Discipline

🔸 Issue: Straddling lanes or drifting between them.

✔ Solution:

1. Stay within your lane unless changing lanes is necessary.
2. Use road markings and signs to guide your positioning.

6. Failing to Respond to Traffic Signs and Lights

🔸 Issue: Not stopping at red lights, failing to follow signs, or misunderstanding priority rules.

✔ Solution:

1. Always be aware of road signs and signals.
2. Prepare for changing lights—don’t rush through amber unless unsafe to stop.

7. Incorrect or Incomplete Manoeuvres

🔸 Issue: Failing to perform manoeuvres correctly, such as:

1. Poor control during parallel parking.
2. Reversing too fast.
3. Not positioning correctly for bay parking.

✔ Solution:

1. Practice slow, controlled movements for all manoeuvres.
2. Use reference points and mirrors to improve accuracy.

8. Not Responding to Pedestrians and Other Road Users

🔸 Issue: Not giving way at pedestrian crossings or failing to react to cyclists and other vehicles.

✔ Solution:

1. Always check for pedestrians at crossings.
2. Be aware of cyclists, motorbikes, and buses—give them enough space.

9. Stalling the Car

🔸 Issue: Losing control of the clutch and causing the car to stall, especially at roundabouts or traffic lights.

✔ Solution:

1. Practice clutch control before the test.
2. Stay calm if you stall—restart safely and continue.
3. Use the handbrake when stopping on a hill to avoid rollback.

10. Failing to Signal or Using Indicators Incorrectly

🔸 Issue: Forgetting to indicate or giving misleading signals.

✔ Solution:

1. Always signal in advance before turning, changing lanes, or pulling over.
2. Cancel indicators after use to avoid confusing other drivers.

11. Lack of Awareness and Planning

🔸 Issue: Not anticipating hazards in time, leading to late braking or sudden stops.

✔ Solution:

1. Scan ahead to spot potential dangers early.
2. Adjust speed and positioning before reaching hazards.
3. Be aware of other road users’ actions—expect the unexpected.

12. Undue Hesitation

🔸 Issue: Being too cautious and holding up traffic unnecessarily.

✔ Solution:

1. Move when it’s safe—don’t wait too long at roundabouts or junctions.
2. If unsure, take an extra second to assess the situation rather than hesitating too long.