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  Wondering what actually gets marked on your driving test? Here’s a plain-English guide from an Automatic driving school Earlscourt learners turn to, covering minors, majors and serious faults. Most learners have heard the terms “minor” and “major” fault thrown around, but few actually know how the marking works until test day arrives. Understanding it properly can take a lot of the mystery, and the nerves, out of the process. The three types of fault The DVSA sorts every mistake into one of three categories. Driving faults (minors). These are small errors that aren’t dangerous on their own; a slightly late mirror check, hesitating a beat too long at a junction, or rolling back slightly on a hill start. You can have up to 15 of these and still pass. Serious faults. These are mistakes that could have caused actual danger, even if nothing happened. Pulling out at a roundabout without checking properly, even if no other car was near, would likely be marked serious rather...

  Booked your test and not sure what to bring? Here’s exactly what to pack, so nothing catches you out on the day. Every year, people turn up to their driving test without the right documents and get sent home. No test, no refund, and you’re back at the end of the booking queue. It’s an awful way to lose a slot, especially after weeks of preparation, so here’s exactly what you need. 1. Your provisional licence This is non-negotiable. If you have a photocard licence, bring it. No licence, no test, full stop, even if you’ve been driving perfectly for months. If you’ve lost it or it hasn’t arrived from the DVLA in time, sort that out well before test day. Don’t leave it to the last minute. 2. Theory test pass, checked and valid You don’t need to bring a physical certificate anymore, since the DVSA checks your theory pass electronically using your licence number. But it’s worth double-checking it hasn’t expired. It’s valid for two years, and if it’s lapsed, you won’t be abl...

  Wondering what actually gets marked on your driving test? Here's a plain-English guide from an Automatic driving school Earlscourt learners turn to, covering minors, majors and serious faults. Most learners have heard the terms "minor" and "major" fault thrown around, but few actually know how the marking works until test day arrives. Understanding it properly can take a lot of the mystery, and the nerves, out of the process. The three types of fault The DVSA sorts every mistake into one of three categories. Driving faults (minors). These are small errors that aren't dangerous on their own; a slightly late mirror check, hesitating a beat too long at a junction, or rolling back slightly on a hill start. You can have up to 15 of these and still pass. Serious faults. These are mistakes that could have caused actual danger, even if nothing happened. Pulling out at a roundabout without checking properly, even if no other car was near, would likely ...

  Wondering how many driving lessons you need in the UK? A Driving School Gloucester Road guide to hours, costs and knowing when you’re test-ready. If you’re about to start learning to drive, this is probably the first question on your mind. It affects your budget, your calendar, and how soon you can drive on your own. There’s no single right answer, but there are useful guidelines. The official number The DVSA says the average learner needs around 45 hours of lessons with an instructor, plus about 22 hours of practice with family or friends. That’s a lot more than most people expect. Somewhere along the way, “ten lessons and you’re done” became a popular belief, and it’s just not how it works for most people. But it’s an average. I’ve taught people who were ready in 25 hours and people who needed 70, and both went on to be perfectly good drivers. The number on its own doesn’t tell you much. Why it varies so much Some of it is obvious. If you’ve never touched a car, yo...