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Updates: Understanding your driving test result

2022

21 April 2022 published amendments

Approved driving instructor (ADI) part 2 (driving ability) test

Added examples of faults to the Fuel-efficient driving (eco-driving) section.

2021

29 November 2021 published amendments

Lorry, bus or coach driving test (off-road exercises)

Added new section as the test for lorries, buses and coaches has been split into 2 parts.

Lorry, bus or coach driving test (on-road driving)

Moved the information about 'reverse left / reverse with trailer' and 'uncouple and recouple' to a new section for off-road exercises tests, as the test has been split into 2 parts.

Changed the pass mark from no more than 15 driving faults to no more than 12 driving faults.

19 September 2021 published amendments

Car and trailer driving test

Removed the section about car and trailer driving tests, as these tests have ended.

4 August 2021 published amendments

Car and trailer driving test

Added examples of the most common faults for each area the driving examiner assessed, and added examples of how you can improve your skills, knowledge and understanding for each area.

Lorry, bus or coach driving test

Added examples of the most common faults for each area the driving examiner assessed, and added examples of how you can improve your skills, knowledge and understanding for each area.

Motorcycle module 1 (off-road) test

Added examples of the most common faults for each area the driving examiner assessed, and added examples of how you can improve your skills, knowledge and understanding for each area.

Motorcycle module 2 (on-road) test

Added examples of the most common faults for each area the driving examiner assessed, and added examples of how you can improve your skills, knowledge and understanding for each area.

Tractor or specialist vehicle driving test

Added examples of the most common faults for each area the driving examiner assessed, and added examples of how you can improve your skills, knowledge and understanding for each area.

28 June 2021 published amendments

Car driving test

Added 'The email you received after your test will show what driving, serious or dangerous faults you made during your test. The examples of faults listed in this guide are some of the most common faults people make during their test.' to the top section.

Approved driving instructor (ADI) part 2 (driving ability) test

First published.

21 April 2021 published amendments