There are specific errors commonly made during the driving exam. Anyone obtaining a driver's license not only learns to operate a vehicle in driving school but also the essential rules of the road to avoid creating hazardous situations.
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Although experienced drivers can also make mistakes, accidents often occur, especially with novice drivers. During the practical driving exam, when nervousness takes over, some errors can lead to the candidate failing the test.
Here are the most common errors made during the driving exam
Driving examiners from the Technical Inspection Association (TÜV) are responsible for approving student drivers. According to a representative from TÜV Süd, the most serious errors occur during "observation of traffic".
This also poses the greatest potential risk for creating a hazardous situation, often resulting in a failure on the driving exam.
According to the representative, one specific area presents a significant challenge for many novice drivers: intersections. Compared to other driving tasks, many mistakes are commonly made at intersections.
Not only TÜV but also driving instructors themselves notice mistakes made by learner drivers. They criticize traffic monitoring, especially at intersections.
"Stop" signs are often ignored, leading to the failure of many tests. In reality, the meaning of the stop sign speaks for itself. At the stop line, the vehicle should come to a brief complete stop to ensure adequate observation of traffic.
The "Stop" sign is usually placed at confusing or dangerous intersections. In fact, many learner drivers overlook the requirement to stop or do it belatedly, crossing the line. If this happens, the exam is terminated and considered unsuccessful.
The green arrow sign on the traffic light is also a reason many learner drivers fail the exam. The sign allows a right turn on a red light if the traffic permits but requires the driver to stop at the stop line first. Many forget about this requirement.
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During the driving exam, ignoring "Stop" signs is a common error that often leads to failure. The meaning of the stop sign is clear: at the stop line, the vehicle should come to a complete stop to ensure proper observation of traffic.
Many learner drivers also struggle with the green arrow sign on traffic lights, forgetting that they must stop at the stop line first before turning right on a red light if safe to do so.
