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DVSA has published updated guidance on the top 10 reasons for failing the driving test.🚘

This updated guide for 2024 includes fresh examples of the mistakes that can cost you a pass if you're a learner driver.

Review it with your driving instructor and supervising driver to help you prepare and avoid these common errors.

This new list is designed to empower learner drivers to approach their test with confidence. 🌟

Check out the 2024 list here on GOV.UK: https://ow.ly/2Nr950Tcipv

Don't be a f@ckwit 😊

You know it.

We know it.

Too many choose to ignore it.

Don’t be one of them.

It’s not worth the risk.

THE REALITY OF LEARNING TO DRIVE

Before anyone makes the decision to learn to drive, please consider the following points that I’m about to make.

1; You are learning to operate a machine that if used or operated incorrectly, or irresponsibly, can result in serious injury or, even worse, fatality.

2; Your learning process will not be simple, quick or cheap. The co-ordination and spatial awareness takes time to develop - particularly to a point where it becomes second nature.

3; As the driver you are legally responsible for the vehicle, yourself and equally responsible for the safety of others. Being a learner driver doesn’t excuse you of these responsibilities - nor does it make you immune from prosecution if laws are broken.

4; The importance of knowing your subject matter should not be underestimated or taken lightly.The theory test isn’t just an obstacle on the way to your practical test.Revise thoroughly and aim to pass with the highest score possible.The more knowledge that you learn and retain can potentially make a massive difference to all round safety.

5: We are all individuals who learn at different rates. Friends or family may have reached the standard more quickly, but don’t treat the learning process as a competition. Equally, guard against becoming demoralised if you’re taking longer to learn than you thought. Don’t let pride get in the way of safety.

6; Always listen to your Instructor and take on board their advice. An Instructor’s advice is more likely to be correct and up to date than that of friends or family - no matter how well meaning. Your Instructor is also the best person to advise you when you’re ready to take a test.

7; When you have passed your test please remember that a test pass means that you’re safe enough to continue learning on your own. It takes years of experience to become a truly good driver, so never assume that you’re the finished article.

We never stop learning, nor should you.

Bee a driver are taking a well earned rest and will return to work/messages etc on Tuesday 18th June

A ZERO FAULT FIRST TIME pass in sunderland for zara today! This is an extra special one for bee a driver as zara is our best friend and thought this would never be within reach for her, no matter how much she wanted it (alot for a long time) ....but she's gone and smashed it 🎉...a massive weldone to her and her instructor Steve both did an amazing job..I'm proud of you both

Congratulations to Alicia from hetton. Today she passed her test on her first attempt in sunderland 👌🎉 weldone to both you and your instructor Steve.. he's over the moon with your pass and his chocolate 🍫 😋

Its a pass! with only 3 faults for faith today in durham. You've been a pleasure to teach, I will miss our laughs 😆 thankyou so much for my lovely presents and a big thankyou to your mam for helping out with lots of extra practice 😊 you did it ! woopp 👏👏

It's a first time pass for keely today! What a cracking lass that I have enjoyed teaching so much ! Looking forward to seeing you out and about on the roads 😀 and thankyou so much for the beautiful flowers 💐 😊 much appreciated

I've said it before the best present ever is my students passing their test! But i still dont say no to gifts 🤣 Thankyou so much ashleigh for your beautiful present !! It's much appreciated 🙏It's funny how I get bee themed pressies 😄

Over the moon! Ashleigh from Houghton went and smashed her test in durham today with one ickle minor and brilliant comments from the examiner....weldone to a lovely lass 🎊

Needless to say Steve is over the moon with his present but even more so his card 🙌👏

Congratulations to Jason! A first time pass in Sunderland today with only 1 minor fault! Weldone to both you and your instructor Steve for helping you get there 🙌

Always knew I had good crack 😀

A big congratulations to Beth from Houghton who passed her test in sunderland today! A first time pass with only 2 minors a great result! 🎉👌👏 enjoy your new car!

The struggle is real

It’s not just about the test ! It’s about after the test as well when you’re on your own with no one to help

Nervous? Excited? Scared?

Pause, take a moment, and ask yourself…

Are you up to standard?

Because you may think that you are driving well when the instructor is:

- Telling you when to speed up or slow down

- Helping you by grabbing the steering wheel

- Stopping the car for you with the dual control

- Reminding you to read the road signs and the road markings

- Reminding you how to read the satnav

- Reminding you to check blind spots

- Asking you what the speed limit is

- Talking you through one or every manoeuvre

- Telling you which lane to be in

- Reminding you which exit to come off of on a roundabout because you forget

- Helping you when you can’t work whether there is enough space for you to get your car through!

Sound familiar?

If all or any of the above apply to you, then you are NOT test ready.

If you aren’t doing everything independently, then you’re not ready and you’re going to fail.

When the door shuts and it’s just you and the examiner, the car is the loneliest place to be when you make a mistake and your brain goes in to meltdown.

Good Driving Instructors no longer allow clients to “just have a go.”

We can literally lose our jobs because of allowing below standard customers to take a chance and have a go.

If family and friends are egging you on to give it a go- then ask them if you can use their car. They’ll soon shut up.

Ask anyone who has failed a test if it was a nice experience!

Remember it’s you doing the test, no one else, no phone to google answers, no help from anyone else just you.

If your instructor is telling you that you aren’t ready then you’ve got to make a choice.

Listen and be patient.

Or go elsewhere.

If you are up to standard, you will still be nervous, but you won’t be doubtful of your ability!

A cracking way to end 2023 with a first time pass for the lovely and very hard working taylor. This lass is going places! I really will miss teaching you! All your hard work has paid off and now you can enjoy choosing a car 🚗 😀

Bee a driver will be on Christmas break from Saturday 23rd until Tuesday 2nd January...we wish all students past present and future a fantastic Christmas 🎄 and new year 😀

A 20% increase in road deaths due to speed in only one year! 😳 will leave that there

My second Olivia from shiney to pass 1st time in Sunderland !!! Only one little fault, a great drive with great comments from the examiner...result 😄🙏 and thankyou so much for my gifts 🎁 ❤️ my students passing their test is by far enough for me woopp 🎉

🚗With recent test passes bee a driver has a couple of spaces available to start lessons🚗

Please message if interested.

These spaces are weekday/daytime. Sorry but there are no weekends or evenings available

My lovely nephew levi passed his test a couple weeks ago 🥳🎉🎈only just managed to get a picture out of him 🙈😔 congratulations levi!

I have the best students 💗 anyone would think I love bees and chocolate! 😄 thankyou georgie you will be a miss!

Bee a driver are now on holiday for the week! Messages will be replied to from 3rd Sept 😊

Congratulations to georgie!!! She overcame so much to pass her test today and smashed it out the park....I couldn't be happier for her and what it means for her family 🎉🥳👌