Driving Lessons Gloucester- How To Pass Your Test, Part 10 - Analysing The Driving Test Report (DL25)

We now find ourselves at section 21 of the Driving Test Report, where your examiner will record any faults committed at junctions. This will include all types of junctions including roundabouts.

I have sometimes thought that there should be a separate section for roundabouts alone as there are so many types which can create different problems, but roundabouts remain included with junctions.

Now junctions are a big subject, as they are literally everywhere, so make sure your driving is at a high enough standard to cope on the test, because if it is not, you will be found out! 
If you have been having professional lessons, your instructor will be satisfied you have the necessary skills and you will know it yourself.

Your judgement and observation including mirror use must be full on to avoid problems.
The Driving Test Report for this section is set out as follows:

21. Junctions
                      approach speed.
                      observation.
                      turning right.
                         turning left.
                      cutting corners.

There are about 10 skills the examiner will be looking for and checking:

1. That you use the Mirror - Signal - Manouevre routine in good time on approach.
2. Correct positoning.
3. Regulate the speed of your car to deal with the junction and select the correct gear.
4. Stop in a safe position and use your handbrake if needed.
5. Accurately follow any lane markings.
6. That you give way to pedestrians and cyclists.
7. Take effective observation on your approach, before emerging, or entering any new road.
8. Creep and peep if you can't see immediately.
9. Keep to your side of the road, if possible.
10. Keep moving where possible, avoid stopping if it is safe.

As mentioned earlier, a lot can go wrong, so here are the most common faults committed that will lead to disappointment.

Approach Speed.

• Speed too high. No time left to assess the situation.
• Speed too low. Following drivers get frustrated.

Observation.

• Only looks one way.
• Stops short of the line.
• Looks both ways too late. (After emerging.)
• Looks the wrong way when emerging.
• Does not see unmarked crossroads.
• Emerges when it is unsafe.

Turning Right.

• Crosses centre line.
• Incorrect position in a narrow road.
• Too far from centre line.
• Does not use protected centre lane.
• Stops short when giving way to approaching vehicles.
• Stays behind stop line at green light, with space ahead.

Turning Left.

• Too central on approach, away from the kerb.
• Swings to the right.
• Too near the kerb.
• Rear wheel hits the kerb.

Cutting Corners.

• Steers too early and cuts onto the wrong side of the road.

If you are learning to drive, or want to start your lessons and you want to get the better of junctions, our driving instructors are ready and waiting to help you.

Call us on 01452 614226.

Warm Regards,

John Lowe.

http:www.drivinglessonsgloucester.org