{"id":8929,"date":"2025-11-28T07:33:29","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T07:33:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lidt.co.uk\/blog\/?p=8929"},"modified":"2025-12-02T07:52:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T07:52:12","slug":"understanding-minor-serious-and-dangerous-driving-test-faults","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lidt.co.uk\/blog\/understanding-minor-serious-and-dangerous-driving-test-faults\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Minor, Serious and Dangerous Driving Test Faults"},"content":{"rendered":"

The focus of your driving test isn’t only about controlling your vehicle in a straight line or stopping when the traffic light turns red. It shows the examiner that you are capable of being a safe and responsible operator on all types of roads. The twist here? An applicant for a driving test does not have to operate their vehicle perfectly to complete the test. The most important factor in determining if an applicant passes or fails the driving test is their ability to identify the differences between minor fault(s), major fault(s), and dangerous fault(s).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

An examiner will make their decision during a driving test based on these three types of faults. If you have an upcoming driving test or are considering taking a <\/span>one-week intensive driving course, learning about these three types of faults could be what makes the difference between passing and taking another driving test. Let\u2019s get started.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Are the Faults During Driving Tests?<\/b><\/h3>\n

While some faults may be minor mistakes, others can cause immediate failure. Being aware of these fault categories can help you remain calm and make better decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Minor Faults<\/b><\/h3>\n

Minor faults are small errors made while driving, which do not pose any risk to other drivers or pedestrians; thus, you may pass your one-week intensive driving even if you commit up to 15 minor faults.<\/span><\/p>\n

Examples of minor faults include:<\/span><\/p>\n