Give way to the bus! 5 ways to get a serious fault and FAIL your UK Driving test

5 examples of serious faults on the UK driving test
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According the rule 223 in the Highway Code you need to give way to buses, especially when moving off from a bus stop, this is because buses often have to stop on busier roads to pick up and drop off their passengers, and without the special priority they would find it very hard to pull away and get on with their journey.
But it is not just giving way to buses at bus stop, you always need to give larger vehicles, such as buses, plenty of space and be prepare to give way to them.
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[@itsrenderman]

6:55 - The message about the double dashed lines is slightly misleading. Many motorists believe it to mean that it is to signify which side of the road you should pass on but it is actually just a notice that any traffic leaving the road should give way. A no entry is actually defined by the road signs such as the red circle with the white line, or a sign prohibiting certain vehicles from entering such as a bus gate. This can commonly be seen on many country or very rural roads which are narrow and thus allow for two-way traffic but have the dashed line all the way through!

[@Dom-yx2iq]

Passed today with zero faults, thank you for all the help the videos are really great, keep it up!

[@UKDrivingTest]

Great to hear!

[@sapersnk]

Hows look waiting list for practical test?

[@Dom-yx2iq]

@@sapersnk it was fairly long most of the time it had no slots available

[@sapersnk]

@@Dom-yx2iqThanks

[@QiuEnnan]

4:45 the bus driver also drove poorly as they did not indicate early enough and instead of waiting for the other driver to proceed just continued straight on in the left-turn lane.

[@manishavaland4268]

Thanks a lot 🙏

[@UKDrivingTest]

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[@yehiabek1631]

Great video

[@UKDrivingTest]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@dearyumi6592]

Hi, the 20mph speed limit near the Langley green primary school, does this apply at all times or just during school hours? I.e. morning school drop off time and after school pick up time? Thanks.

[@UKDrivingTest]

If it is in a red circle then it is a mandatory speed limit which applies all the time. The ones that only apply at certain times are typically advisory, as not in red circle, and the sign will specific say "Max 20mph when lights show".

[@UKDrivingTest]

It's a good idea to look at the video to clarify more about the advisory 20's which only apply at certain times, many people misunderstand these signs, they think you have to do 20mph all the time or you MUST NOT even exceed 20mph when the signs show, both of those statements are incorrect. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZzLfGekltV5lbc

[@sousou668]

I failed my test today because of the bus he signal to move of and didn't see .the examiner told me to stop unfortunately didn't see your video before.

[@ben.taylor]

0:58 To be fair I can understand him/her accelerating beyond 20mph. That road doesn't look as though it's designed for a 20mph limit. There's no narrowed lanes and the road markings are placed too far apart. For the 20 zone to be safe and for drivers to WANT to follow it, there must be visual cues for them to slow down.

[@UKDrivingTest]

Yes it should really have some repeater signs and speed bumps. Many of the roads in Crawley are like this and REALLY test you awareness and understanding of things.

[@ben.taylor]

@@UKDrivingTest Unfortunately it's an unfair test to awareness. That road contains the dangers you'd find in a 20mph zone, but a design that tells drivers to speed up. If you ask me it's an accident waiting to happen!

[@emilytaylor1022]

Hi I have my driving test booked for the end of September at Crawley however I have been mainly practising around Redhill as that is where I hoped to get a test. Do you have any tips specific to the Crawley test that may help me out? Thanks:)

[@UKDrivingTest]

I suppose the mains things are: 1. Give yourself time to read the road signs and marking carefully when approach and exiting junctions / roundabouts, there are often signs / markings telling you what lane you need to use and this may break the normal 'rules', also they are often speed limit changes. 2. "think twice decide once", use this approach when judging things, for example when pulling out at junctions or changing lanes to exit roundabouts or merging on a slip roads. Often vehicles can be coming quite fast, so if you don't 'think twice' you may misjudge the speed of the other vehicle or not see them at all.

[@UKDrivingTest]

you will see on the videos on my channel most of the 'problems' are due to poor observations, and just needing to take a bite more care to anticipate and observe things.

[@jamesmiles1328]

Good video 👍,I’ve got my ADI part 2 test Friday,Sevenoaks unfortunately,any good tips for me ?,

[@UKDrivingTest]

Use your driving to both display your Highway Code knowledge and also that you are a fit and proper person to teach people to drive. Also show that you are an experienced driver, not a learner.

[@jamesmiles1328]

@@UKDrivingTest okay cheers mate,wish they bloody done it at pease pottage though annoying

[@UKDrivingTest]

Yes, I think doing ADI part 2 is just a historical thing, possibly also they try to do a test centres by a motorway, but of course that does not make sense with Crawley. Have you also seen this playlist to help understand part 2 standard: kzbin.info/aero/PL8-cAqyDz_ZYog2-LsNwkNOpFSKEIXhhe

[@jamesmiles1328]

@@UKDrivingTest I’ve seen a few these videos,watched a lot of yours,watch more tomorrow get me prepared for test,cheers for the help every tip helps 👍,

[@saffielunaamadi2623]

Laurence, I believe you have met my partner Chris with Paul Little. He passed today and found your videos extremely helpful. Thank you for taking the time to make them.

[@UKDrivingTest]

That is great! Glad the videos helped Chris.

[@aominvisad1896]

Thank you yesterday I drove in town city bus come out I still keep drove because I think my way because they have bus land

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[@nazyramzy]

I failed last week because of use of speed

[@zzhughesd]

Laurence. I’ve been puzzled by double give way lines across entire road. Not just one side. For ages. Thanks for video. Clears this up. This should mean any slip off a dual caridgeway ending at a give way should be paint across entire junction mouth ??? Thanks

[@UKDrivingTest]

Bear in mind some slip roads might turn turn into a two way road, in which case it would only be give way lines across half the road.

[@UKDrivingTest]

goo.gl/maps/Zw4vA1xRvUUEP8md7 Example above, if it does go back to a two way road it should be clearly signposted.

[@zzhughesd]

Laurence ! RE: Serious # 5 is a toughie. I've rewatched on PC and you genuinely can only tell the exit ends in double give way lines 'all across the road' in the last 10-20 metres ; I can thus see why the driver saw it late attempted move across to right and failed !!!!!!! This is a nightmare on a test with a new pupil new to the area !!!?????

[@UKDrivingTest]

Yes I know what you mean, but the logic is you are exiting a dual carriageway via a slip road, there is nothing on the slip road (such as a house), so there is no reason for traffic to come towards you, as they will be going the wrong way onto the dual carriageway. There are also no signs saying you have gone back to a two way road, so you have to assume it is still one way on the slip road. Sometimes it is like this on test, it can be frustrating, but it is still a fault. Just a shame at the moment as that was about 3 months ago and the pupil was not able to find another test due to the backlogs, and their theory expired, they have re-passed their theory now and atm got their practical in January, they are looking for cancellations. Just hope they pass their practical at this next attempt at the big gap in now lessons does not effect them too much.

[@UKDrivingTest]

It is the sort of things I am not really trying to thing about too much, just dealing with what we are dealt with.

[@zzhughesd]

@@UKDrivingTest sorry you’re spot on of course. Feel silly. Of course it’s a one way until , as you said , another sign would suggest you are resuming a single carriageway / two way road. So yes you would end up in the right lane as you would a one way road. When do you think you’ll be back in a car on test. ????

[@UKDrivingTest]

not sure when sitting in test will be allowed, as it is not an essential things and as it is a government agency they will delay it for as long as possible to reduce the risk to spreading the virus to their civil servants. Perhaps early / mid next year?

[@zzhughesd]

@@UKDrivingTest yes. Here’s my thoughts. In-line yours. Govt wish to delay / be slow. Best protect civil servants. I think 2023. In-line with education going back exams. It’s bloody miffing how CV been this bad. And. For now and ongoing everything just on hold.

[@pizzaboy3946]

Am I right in thinking that the bus that indicated to pull out should not have done so unless the road behind him was clear?

[@UKDrivingTest]

No, that would be incorrect. A car driver should only indicate when it is safe to go, unless the road is extremely busy, then you might signal to show intension and to 'ask' for a gap. But a bus is different, they have priority as per rule 223 of the Highway Code, as such they are taught to signal to shown intention and then would expect the other road users to give way to them. Only thing is the bus driver should only move when the other road users have slowed down or stopped, they should NOT assume the cars will give way (which is what this bus driver did, but I can see why they did it)

[@pizzaboy3946]

@@UKDrivingTest Thanks very much for that. I had no idea of rule 233. I assume it's there as a practical measure to allow public transport and service vehicles to go about their business. I'm sure I was never told that when learning to drive and I wager most people wouldn't be aware of it. Am I right in assuming, however, that a code of practice stating a that a driver should give priority is not the same as a right of way on the part of the bus driver who is indicating to pull out?

[@UKDrivingTest]

Yes the rule is there to allow the buses to get on with their journey and to avoid delays. Priority is just what it is official called, the bus driver has priority, not right of way. It think the idea is 'right of way' is a bit strong willed, "I have the RIGHT to go, not matter what happens, it is my RIGHT" etc etc. Where as priority is a bit softer, you may have priority but still make sure the other road users are giving way to you.

[@pizzaboy3946]

@@UKDrivingTest That's helpful - thanks for the time you took to reply!

[@DeeSock]

@@UKDrivingTest is that a typo?.. because rule 233 says "In very windy weather your vehicle may be affected by turbulence created by large vehicles." I cannot find rule saying buses have priority

[@roseyemelyanova8182]

Some of these majors can be so inconsequential, like the final one. Sometimes drivers get confused and don't have the best position at give ways, but drivers coming up from behind should be slowing down anyway! How is this a serious? Some of these are obviously serious faults though. It's just that one I didn't get.

[@UKDrivingTest]

I know what you mean, it can seem harsh, but it is a pretty common serious fault that all examiners would give. I guess it is seen like driving on the wrong side of the road, or turning right using a left only lane.

[@keith6400]

I think the problem with this type of error is that on old fashioned dual carriageways that have evolved from an older street layout is that losing track of road markings and signs has led to people driving the wrong way down dual carriageways.

[@brianocampo7981]

The one thing that made the difference here is the space between the car and the right-hand kerb. That is more than enough space for yet another car to fit in the correct position for the right turn. Imagine if the candidate decided to emerge at the same time as the other car turning right... kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpnRoZqCrrybm8k

[@toninocars]

Top faults highlighted, although the last one may not count as serious as there were no further road markings to indicate where to stand at the junction prior to make a turn.

[@UKDrivingTest]

Do you mean there were not arrows saying where to position? As there will not always be arrows on 'quieter' roads, you need to realise you are on a one-way road, due to just coming off a dual carriageway and no signs saying other wise, and then positions according, also the give way lines make it clear it is a one-way road. This was footage from a real test, so it is 100% a serious fault, quite a common one in fact, only if you had an extremely nice examiner might they only give you a driver fault, but that is pretty rare.

[@cw2126]

👍👍👍

[@UKDrivingTest]

Glad you liked the video

[@waqaryounis9373]

Why, not giving way to a bus a FAILURE, bus driver should wait patiently like others and find a suitable gap

[@UKDrivingTest]

Because buses have priority to pull away, as mentioned in the video. They don't need to wait for a suitable gap, they just signal then can start moving, without reason.

[@cameronleehorace]

6:17 how is that a serious fault? it is a no entry. Positioned central for better view. It would be a roadcraft advisory. Don't agree. Does not matter about cars waiting behind to turn left.

[@UKDrivingTest]

This is not road craft. It's DVSA. Not to do with best visibility, its about showing understanding of the rules. This is just how the DVSA work, and why some don't like it, sometimes it's very black and white, no appreciation of why we might do something, if it's not following the rules then it's wrong.,

[@annabelholland]

Does the same apply to cyclists signalling right (putting their hands to the right)?

[@UKDrivingTest]

I am not aware of any Highway Code rule that says give way to cyclists when they are signalling right. HOWEVER, they are a vulnerable road user and as such you should give them space, so if they do signal right it may sometimes be best to give way to them. But it completely depends on the situation.

[@annabelholland]

@@UKDrivingTest Especially when the cyclist is signalling right and there is a junction to the right nearby. However I think you can overtake a right turning vehicle if there is space (like protected right turn box)

[@UKDrivingTest]

yes overtaking ANY vehicle / road user on the side they are signalling is also asking for trouble. If they are signalling to turn right you can indeed overtake them on the left, as there is minimal risk.

[@thandumathu]

I did about 40 lession a dn7 mocks and 0 faults and I ahd test my instructor didn't let me go and he cancelled and he told me he will book for me and I'm still waiting.