Practical Driving Test Tips - General
| Problem | Reason | Solution |
| You’re driving too close to the left-side verge | Because you didn’t realise that the road had narrowed on the left | Plan ahead, look at the layout of the road, and adjust speed and position early and smoothly |
| You’re driving too fast, generally | Because you’re unaware of the hazards and dangers | Match the speed to suit the conditions (advise on dangers). Never accelerate into hazards |
| You’re driving too fast, generally | Because you’ve been driving with / watching other drivers who disregard limitations | Fit in with other road users, within certain limitations (advise governing factors) |
| You’re driving too slow, generally | Because you’re not aware of the need to fit in with others | Fit in with other road users, within certain limitations (advise governing factors) |
| You’re driving too slow, generally | Because you’re over cautious hesitant | Be positive and make progress in a realistic manner, fitting in with others’ expectations |
| You’re not checking your mirrors often enough | Because you’re not aware of the reasons for doing so | Check your mirrors, say, every 5 seconds, as a general guideline. This will give you a Clear picture of what the following traffic is doing / planning to do |
| You’re not checking your mirrors often enough | Because you’re mentally preoccupied / not concentrating | Keep your full attention on driving tasks - go through the routines in your mind MSM... and so on, or say them out loud, to help you focus. |
| You’re not checking your mirrors often enough | Commentate on your driving -commentate to concentrate and anticipate | |
| You’re not checking your mirrors often enough | Because you’re mentally preoccupied / not concentrating | Put outside worries or concerns to the back of your mind while you’re driving |
| You’re not checking your mirrors often enough | Because you’re mentally preoccupied / not concentrating | Give driving tasks 100% concentration. Use your concentration muscle and focus on the art of controlling the car and safe road procedure |
| You’re rushing all your driving procedures | Because you’re not planning ahead | Start safety sequences - MSM -earlier, say, at least 4 or 5 car lengths earlier than you are now doing |