Practical Driving Test Tips - Safety Routine
| Problem | Reason | Solution |
| You didn’t check the door properly | Because you used the opening handle rather than the door pull | Use your hand on the door pull like this (demonstrate to pupil) |
| You didn’t check the door properly | Because you didn’t use sufficient force | Use enough force that if the door was open it would rattle |
| You didn’t check the door properly | Because you pushed first, rather than pulled | Pull the door towards you first (explain why) |
| You didn’t check the door properly | Because you banged it with your fist / palm or used your elbow | Use your hand on the door pull like this (demonstrate to pupil and explain why this is a better way of checking) |
| You didn’t check the door properly | Because you only checked it visually | Check it Physically by pulling on the door pull |