Approaching a junction too fast
Usually Grade 2 — more seriousArriving at a turn too fast means late braking and a wide, unsteady turn. Examiners want you in the right gear at the right speed.
✕ The fault
Too fast into the turn!
✓ The right way
Brake early, in a straight line.
How to get it right
- 1Mirrors, signal, then brake early in a straight line.
- 2Select second gear for most turns.
- 3Turn at a walking-to-jogging pace.