Practical Driving Test Tips - Clearance
| Problem | Reason | Solution |
| You are / were driving too close to the parked vehicles) / obstruction | Because you were looking at the parked car(s) / obstruction | Look where you want to go. If you look at the parked cars you’ll find yourself drawn towards them |
| You are / were driving too close to the parked vehicles) / obstruction | Because you didn’t-know correct distance to keep | Keep about a door’s width away (show pupils your hands apart to illustrate the correct distance if they’re at all unsure) If you have to go closer, go slower |
| You are / were driving too close to the parked vehicles) / obstruction | Because your speed was too high for the space available | Reduce your speed and match it to suit the space available - less space, less speed. As a guideline 1m space – 30mph, 60cm – 20mph, 30cm – 10mph |
| You are / were driving too close to the parked vehicles) / obstruction | Because you weren’t able so judge the correct distance | Get pupils to pull up in a quiet road alongside a stationary vehicle, which they think is 1m away. Then open your door. This will illustrate just how close they are. Then guide them into the correct position alongside another parked vehicle. Then open you |
| You are / were driving too close to the parked vehicles) / obstruction | Because your eyesight has deteriorated (through age / hormonal changes, pregnancy and so on) | Visit an optician and discuss symptoms |
| You are / were driving too close to the parked vehicles) / obstruction | Because you’ve got glasses / contact lenses for the first time and are adjusting to them | Wear your glasses / lenses for a period of time, say, at least an hour, before you drive |
| You are / were driving too close to the parked vehicles) / obstruction | Because you’ve changed the prescription of your glasses / lenses and either haven’t adjusted or they’re too strong / weak | Wear your new prescription glasses / lenses and test your vision before you drive. Visit the optician if unsure |
| You are / were driving too close to the parked vehicles) / obstruction | Because you’ve got tunnel vision | Move your head physically from side to side to take in the surrounding obstructions. Visit an optician |