The fault library
How the test is marked4 faults shown
Position & lanesGrade 2#1
Driving too close to the centre line
Hugging the centre line puts you too close to oncoming traffic. Examiners expect a normal driving position in the middle of your lane.
Position & lanesGrade 2#2
Passing parked cars too closely
Squeezing past parked cars leaves no room for a door opening or a child stepping out. Allow at least a car-door's width.
Position & lanesGrade 2#3
Straddling lanes
Driving over the lane line on a dual carriageway blocks two lanes and confuses drivers behind.
Position & lanesGrade 1#4
Weaving — poor steering control
Wandering across your lane, over-steering or crossing your hands shows poor steering. It's marked under steering control.