Listed below are the Top Ten reasons why candidates fail in relation to the appropriate Practical Driving Test Point: 

    1.            Observations at junctions

            Ineffective observations and poor judgement.

   2.            Moving away safely

           Ineffective observations.

   3.            Reverse Parking

         Ineffective observations and a lack of                     accuracy.

   4.            Incorrect positioning on the road

           At roundabouts or on bends.

   5.            Use of Mirrors

        Not checking or not acting on the                             information you see in them.

   6.            Lack of steering control

        Steering too early or leaving it too late.

   7.            Reversing around a corner

        Ineffective observations and a lack of                     accuracy.

   8.            Incorrect positioning to turn right

        At junctions and on one way streets.

   9.         Incorrect use of signals

        Not cancelling or misleading signals.

   10.        Inappropriate Speed

        Travelling too slowly or being hesitant.

Wait until your instructor indicates you are ready. This is because if you wait, you have a much higher chance of passing.

Your driving instructor will have the experience, knowledge and training to teach you properly and ensure that you are ready.  

The rule of thumb is, if you are not getting it consistently right with your instructor, you are not ready to take the test.