Faults

There are four kinds of fault :  (1)  not worthy to record;  (2)  driving fault ("minor"); (3)  serious fault ("major");  (4)  dangerous fault.  Get 1 or more of (3)/(4), or more than 15 of (2), and you won't pass.  (See common test mistakes, and when learning).

Click the flowchart for full details of examiners' guidance

​FAULTS NOT WORTH MARKING usually concern technique.  Like "dry steering", crossing hands, not using handbrake button, selecting gears you don't then use.  (These are matters of finesse).

DRIVING FAULTS may be potentially dangerous.  Like not checking it was safe to signal.  Making the same error a number of times shows a weakness likely to lead to danger.  (Here's what to do if they happen).

SERIOUS FAULTS are potentially dangerous.  Like failing to look properly.

DANGEROUS FAULTS involve actual danger (to you, other people, or property).  Like going when there wasn't safe space.  The examiner steps in, marking on your report "ETA-P" (they physically used brake or steering) or "-V" (told you what to do).