The driving test pass rate in Victoria is around 60%, meaning just over half of learner drivers pass their driving test, while around 40% of learners fail. And the same is true for NSW. A government survey found over 130,000 driving tests were attempted in NSW alone, with a driving test pass rate of 57.4%.
You will face many potentially dangerous obstacles during the test, so with a combination of anxiety, nerves and stress (all while you're sitting next to the examiner) it's certainly not easy for anyone. People fail for a multitude of reasons, and passing requires experience and practice, hard work and determination.
Most people pass within 2-3 attempts and, with the DVSA charging £23 for each test, your wallet will be rooting for you to pass in the fewest goes possible. But some people find the theory test very tricky and, as a result, have shelled out for several theory tests.
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Many learners assume that hitting the kerb while performing a manoeuvre will result in an instant fail, but again it's not entirely true. While mounting the kerb – or crashing into it hard – will be marked down as a major, a simple touch or clip during a manoeuvre (like turning in the road) is only classed as a minor.
And if you have to take time off work to go, that's an indirect cost, too. Indeed, Cha Sa-soon, age 69, estimated that it cost her well over $10,000 to finally pass the South Korea drivers' test. Of course, she took it 960 times before finally passing in 2010 and now holds the world's record for most failed attempts.
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China, Hungary and Montenegro are the hardest countries to pass your driving test. On balance, these countries have tough theory tests and require more practical experience before being able to sit a practical test.
Between 9am and 11am is generally a decent time to take a driving test because it's outside of rush hour and avoids the traffic increase in the run-up to lunchtime.
That honour goes to an unnamed 42-year-old man from Stoke-on-Trent who failed 36 driving tests before passing on his 37th go. There is currently no limit on the number of times you can take your test.
The Theory Test pass mark is 86%, so you'll need to answer 43 out of 50 multiple choice questions correctly to pass. The questions will cover topics that include alertness, attitude, safety, road signs, and much more.
A serious fault is something that is potentially dangerous, even if it did not pose any actual danger. An example would be if you emerged very quickly into a junction without carrying out proper observations. Even if there were no other cars around, your actions would have posed a danger to others had they been there.
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Fruit is an excellent source of fibre which causes the energy in food to be released into the body at a slower rate. Apples, bananas, oranges and strawberries are all high in fibre. Vegetables also contain fibre and will help to avoid energy crashes.
Japan is home to the world's best drivers
It's official: the world's safest drivers can be found in Japan! Blood alcohol limit levels are quite low, at 0.03g/dl, similar to the likes of Chile, and the Czech Republic, and it has the highest positive sentiment on social media for driving-related terms, at 33.4%.
Turning right at a priority / give way intersection (62% of professional instructor respondents) Merging (38%) Use of clutch / gear changes (38%)
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We often hear learners complaining they only failed the theory test "by one mark" - but this actually means they got 8 questions wrong. Try to pass with as close to 100% as possible to safeguard you on the day of your actual test, where you may also be faced by nerves and distractions.
Along with other factors, what is highly likely to be the reason that more people are failing a Theory Test is that candidates are turning up for their test unprepared. As with anything in life, if you want to achieve a first-time pass, preparation is the key to success.
If you fail
You'll get a letter at the test centre. It'll tell you which parts you did not score enough points on so you know what to practise. You must book and take the full test again, even if you passed one part this time. You have to wait at least 3 working days before taking your test again.