Driving test faults explained
You can pass with no more than 15 driving faults and no serious or dangerous faults. One serious or dangerous fault means the test is not passed. Use the guide here, then add your relevant result categories to a focused Layna return plan.
Turn your result into a focused return plan
Rebuild the relevant parts of your result, understand the fault areas and keep the follow-up work beside your practical plan.
Your result, weekly plan and next session stay together inside Layna.
No more than 15 driving faults. No serious or dangerous faults.
Driving fault
A departure from the standard that does not by itself cause a fail. Repetition can become serious.
Serious fault
Potentially dangerous or a breach of the law. One means the test is not passed.
Dangerous fault
Actual danger to a person, the examiner, the public or property.
How many driving faults can you get and still pass?
You can pass with no more than 15 driving faults, provided you have no serious or dangerous faults.
What is a serious driving-test fault?
A serious fault is potentially dangerous or involves a breach of the law. One serious fault means the test is not passed.
Your examiner’s wording and instructor’s feedback remain the best context for a specific event.