This podcast is for learner drivers who want to understand and avoid the top ten reasons other people fail their driving tests. Co-hosted by Kev & Tracey Field from The Driving Confidence podcast, this is a stand-alone spin-off series of ten episodes. The DVSA publish that only 47% of people pass their driving test, giving the ten main reasons for learner drivers to fail, and so each episode in this series focuses on one main reason.
Driving Test tips - 10. Not keeping control of the vehicle during reverse parking
Episode 10
Friday, December 9, 2022 • Duration 06:25
In this episode, Kev and Tracey talk about not having control of the vehicle when reversing, one of the top ten reasons people fail their driving test.
We chat about the following:
Examples of not being in control while reversing
Parallel parking problems
Bay parking problems
While listening to this episode, ask yourself:
Do you feel in control of the vehicle when reversing?
What could you do to practise the skills you need to correct when things go wrong?
Is your car parked or dumped when you reverse?
The Ready to Pass campaign has been created to help ensure that you have prepared sufficiently for your driving test in response to the current pass rate, which has a 47% success rate.
Find out more about how we can help transform the way you feel about driving and follow us on social media:
Three levels of help on the Confident Drivers website:
If you are looking for some free tools and advice, head to our free tools page, where you can sign up for our 10-day driving test nerves course and request our Confident Driver coaching wheel.
Are you ready to stop the search on social media and start taking action to overcome your driving concerns? Our Nervous Drivers Calming Kit has the online tools and video guides you need to master your driving anxiety. Get immediate access, starting from just £27
Do you know that you would like some individual support from us, to create a personalised plan with our help and added accountability to take action? Then our Driving Confidence coaching will help, starting from just £67 for two coaching sessions.
Driving Test tips - 9. Not having control of the vehicle when moving off
Episode 9
Friday, November 25, 2022 • Duration 07:10
In this episode, Kev and Tracey talk about not having control of the vehicle when moving off, one of the top ten reasons people fail their driving test.
We chat about the following:
Examples of not being in control of the vehicle
When stalling can lead to test failure
Different situations when this can be a problem
While listening to this episode, ask yourself:
Do you feel in control of the vehicle when moving off?
What could you do to practise the skills you need to feel more in control?
The Ready to Pass campaign has been created to help ensure that you have prepared sufficiently for your driving test in response to the current pass rate, which has a 47% success rate.
Find out more about how we can help transform the way you feel about driving and follow us on social media:
Three levels of help on the Confident Drivers website:
If you are looking for some free tools and advice, head to our free tools page, where you can sign up for our 10-day driving test nerves course and request our Confident Driver coaching wheel.
Are you ready to stop the search on social media and start taking action to overcome your driving concerns? Our Nervous Drivers Calming Kit has the online tools and video guides you need to master your driving anxiety. Get immediate access, starting from just £27
Driving Test Tips trailer
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 • Duration 02:48
Driving Test Tips is a stand-alone mini-series of ten episodes.
The DVSA publish the ten main reasons that people fail their driving tests, so we have created an episode for each of these reasons in the hope that we can help people understand what is expected of them not only on their driving test but also to be a safe driver on the road.
The Ready to Pass campaign has been created to help ensure that you have prepared sufficiently for your driving test in response to the current pass rate, which has a 47% success rate.
Find out more about how we can help transform the way you feel about driving and follow us on social media:
Three levels of help on the Confident Drivers website:
If you are looking for some free tools and advice, head to our free tools page, where you can sign up for our 10-day driving test nerves course and request our Confident Driver coaching wheel.
Are you ready to stop the search on social media and start taking action to overcome your driving concerns? Our Nervous Drivers Calming Kit has the online tools and video guides you need to master your driving anxiety. Get immediate access, starting from just £27
Driving Test tips - 8. Not responding correctly to traffic signs
Episode 8
Friday, November 18, 2022 • Duration 09:37
In this episode, Kev and Tracey talk about not responding correctly to traffic signs, one of the top ten reasons people fail their driving test.
We chat about the following:
Examples of traffic signs that people commonly get wrong on their tests:
Not returning to the left-hand lane after overtaking
Not stopping at a stop junction
Entering a no-entry junction (such as a one-way street)
Driving in a bus lane at a restricted time
Going ahead at a roundabout from a dedicated left turn lane
Not adhering to speed limit signs
While listening to this episode, ask yourself:
Have you ever seen others make the mistakes we discussed?
How well do you know your local area, stop junctions, no-entry roads, and bus lane times? Have you done your research?
The Ready to Pass campaign has been created to help ensure that you have prepared sufficiently for your driving test in response to the current pass rate, which has a 47% success rate.
Find out more about how we can help transform the way you feel about driving and follow us on social media:
Three levels of help on the Confident Drivers website:
If you are looking for some free tools and advice, head to our free tools page, where you can sign up for our 10-day driving test nerves course and request our Confident Driver coaching wheel.
Driving Test tips - 7. Poor positioning on the road during normal driving
Episode 7
Wednesday, November 9, 2022 • Duration 06:41
In this episode, Kev and Tracey talk about poor positioning on the road while driving, one of the top ten reasons people fail their driving test.
We chat about:
Common mistakes people make with their road position
Examples of how to maintain a good road position on roads, dual carriageways and roundabouts
While listening to this episode, ask yourself:
Have you ever seen others make the mistakes we discussed?
How conscious are you of your road positioning while driving?
The Ready to Pass campaign has been created to help ensure that you have prepared sufficiently for your driving test in response to the current pass rate, which has a 47% success rate.
Find out more about how we can help transform the way you feel about driving and follow us on social media:
Three levels of help on the Confident Drivers website:
If you are looking for some free tools and advice, head to our free tools page, where you can sign up for our 10-day driving test nerves course and request our Confident Driver coaching wheel.
Are you ready to stop the search on social media and start taking action to overcome your driving concerns? Our Nervous Drivers Calming Kit has the online tools and video guides you need to master your driving anxiety. Get immediate access, starting from just £27
Driving Test Tips - 6. Not responding appropriately to traffic lights
Episode 6
Friday, October 21, 2022 • Duration 11:35
In this episode, Kev and Tracey talk about not responding appropriately to traffic lights, one of the top ten reasons people fail their driving test.
We chat about:
Common mistakes people make at traffic lights
Examples of what to look for, and what to think about
Resources available to make sure you know how to respond appropriately to traffic lights
While listening to this episode, ask yourself:
Have you ever seen others make the mistakes we discussed?
Are there any problem spots in your local area that you can practice?
The Official DVSA guide to driving - the essential skills
The Ready to Pass campaign has been created to help ensure that you have prepared sufficiently for your driving test in response to the current pass rate, which has a 47% success rate.
Find out more about how we can help transform the way you feel about driving and follow us on social media:
Three levels of help on the Confident Drivers website:
If you are looking for some free tools and advice, head to our free tools page, where you can sign up for our 10-day driving test nerves course and request our Confident Driver coaching wheel.
In this episode, Kev and Tracey talk about not moving off safely, one of the top ten reasons people fail their driving test.
While this information is important in relation to passing your driving test, it is also important to recognise that each of these reasons is also connected to accident statistics and becoming a safe driver on the road for as long as you hold a driving license.
We chat about:
Common situations when you will be moving away
The most common mistakes people make
Effective observations
While listening to this episode, ask yourself:
How do you make sure you know it's safe to move away?
What can you do to remember and make effective observations automatic?
The Ready to Pass campaign has been created to help ensure that you have prepared sufficiently for your driving test in response to the current pass rate, which has a 47% success rate.
Find out more about how we can help transform the way you feel about driving and follow us on social media:
Three levels of help on the Confident Drivers website:
If you are looking for some free tools and advice, head to our free tools page, where you can sign up for our 10-day driving test nerves course and request our Confident Driver coaching wheel.
Are you ready to stop the search on social media and start taking action to overcome your driving concerns? Our Nervous Drivers Calming Kit has the online tools and video guides you need to master your driving anxiety. Get immediate access, starting from just £27
Driving Test tips - 4. Incorrect positioning when turning right at junctions
Episode 4
Tuesday, October 4, 2022 • Duration 06:53
In this episode, Kev and Tracey talk about incorrect positioning when turning right at junctions, one of the top ten reasons people fail their driving test.
While this information is important in relation to passing your driving test, it is also important to recognise that each of these reasons is also connected to accident statistics and becoming a safe driver on the road for as long as you hold a driving license.
We chat about:
Common situations that result in positioning faults
The reason why incorrect positioning is a problem
While listening to this episode, ask yourself:
Have you experienced being in the wrong lane when you want to turn right?
Are there any local roads or one-way streets where this may be relevant for your test?
What can you do to remember and start rehearsing your lane positioning in those areas?
The Ready to Pass campaign has been created to help ensure that you have prepared sufficiently for your driving test in response to the current pass rate, which has a 47% success rate.
Find out more about how we can help transform the way you feel about driving and follow us on social media:
Three levels of help on the Confident Drivers website:
If you are looking for some free tools and advice, head to our free tools page, where you can sign up for our 10-day driving test nerves course and request our Confident Driver coaching wheel.
Driving Test Tips - 3. Not having proper control of the steering
Episode 3
Thursday, September 29, 2022 • Duration 11:22
In this episode, Kev and Tracey talk about not having proper control of the steering, one of the top ten reasons people fail their driving test.
While this information is important in relation to passing your driving test, it is also important to recognise that each of these reasons is also connected to accident statistics and becoming a safe driver on the road for as long as you hold a driving license.
We chat about:
Common situations that result in steering faults
How speed is often a factor
Which clues to look out for to help you
While listening to this episode, ask yourself:
Have you experienced any problems with your steering
Was speed a factor?
What can you do to start improving your observations and steering control?
The Ready to Pass campaign has been created to help ensure that you have prepared sufficiently for your driving test in response to the current pass rate, which has a 47% success rate.
Find out more about how we can help transform the way you feel about driving and follow us on social media:
Three levels of help on the Confident Drivers website:
If you are looking for some free tools and advice, head to our free tools page, where you can sign up for our 10-day driving test nerves course and request our Confident Driver coaching wheel.
Driving Test Tips - 2. Not using mirrors correctly when changing direction
Episode 2
Thursday, September 15, 2022 • Duration 08:46
In this episode, Kev and Tracey talk about not using mirrors correctly when changing direction, one of the top ten reasons people fail their driving test.
While this information is important in relation to passing your driving test, it is also important to recognise that each of these reasons is also connected to accident statistics and becoming a safe driver on the road for as long as you hold a driving license.
We chat about:
Occasions when you change direction
How to use your mirrors
Why it's important
While listening to this episode, ask yourself:
How effectively do you use your mirrors
How do you know it's safe to change direction?
What can you do to start improving your mirror observations?
The Ready to Pass campaign has been created to help ensure that you have prepared sufficiently for your driving test in response to the current pass rate, which has a 47% success rate.
Find out more about how we can help transform the way you feel about driving and follow us on social media:
Three levels of help on the Confident Drivers website:
If you are looking for some free tools and advice, head to our free tools page, where you can sign up for our 10-day driving test nerves course and request our Confident Driver coaching wheel.
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Are you ready to stop the search on social media and start taking action to overcome your driving concerns? Our Nervous Drivers Calming Kit has the online tools and video guides you need to master your driving anxiety. Get immediate access, starting from just £27
Do you know that you would like some individual support from us, to create a personalised plan with our help and added accountability to take action? Then our Driving Confidence coaching will help, starting from just £67 for two coaching sessions.
Do you know that you would like some individual support from us, to create a personalised plan with our help and added accountability to take action? Then our Driving Confidence coaching will help, starting from just £67 for two coaching sessions.
Are you ready to stop the search on social media and start taking action to overcome your driving concerns? Our Nervous Drivers Calming Kit has the online tools and video guides you need to master your driving anxiety. Get immediate access, starting from just £27
Do you know that you would like some individual support from us, to create a personalised plan with our help and added accountability to take action? Then our Driving Confidence coaching will help, starting from just £67 for two coaching sessions.
Do you know that you would like some individual support from us, to create a personalised plan with our help and added accountability to take action? Then our Driving Confidence coaching will help, starting from just £67 for two coaching sessions.
Are you ready to stop the search on social media and start taking action to overcome your driving concerns? Our Nervous Drivers Calming Kit has the online tools and video guides you need to master your driving anxiety. Get immediate access, starting from just £27
Do you know that you would like some individual support from us, to create a personalised plan with our help and added accountability to take action? Then our Driving Confidence coaching will help, starting from just £67 for two coaching sessions.
Are you ready to stop the search on social media and start taking action to overcome your driving concerns? Our Nervous Drivers Calming Kit has the online tools and video guides you need to master your driving anxiety. Get immediate access, starting from just £27
Do you know that you would like some individual support from us, to create a personalised plan with our help and added accountability to take action? Then our Driving Confidence coaching will help, starting from just £67 for two coaching sessions.
Are you ready to stop the search on social media and start taking action to overcome your driving concerns? Our Nervous Drivers Calming Kit has the online tools and video guides you need to master your driving anxiety. Get immediate access, starting from just £27
Do you know that you would like some individual support from us, to create a personalised plan with our help and added accountability to take action? Then our Driving Confidence coaching will help, starting from just £67 for two coaching sessions.
