Your driving test is assessed using Grade 2 and Grade 3 faults.
⚠️ Grade 2 Faults
- These are regular driving faults
- Most mistakes fall into this category
👉 You can receive some Grade 2 faults and still pass
👉 More than 8 Grade 2 faults = FAIL
🚨 Grade 3 Faults
- These are serious or dangerous faults
- They involve risk to you, other road users, or property
👉 1 Grade 3 fault = Automatic Fail
🔢 So Can You Pass With Faults?
✔️ YES — if:
- You receive 8 or fewer Grade 2 faults
- Your driving is consistent and safe
❌ NO — if:
- You receive 9 or more Grade 2 faults
- You receive 1 Grade 3 fault
⚠️ Important Clarification
It’s not just about numbers.
Examiners are still looking for:
- Consistency
- Control
- Awareness
👉 A pattern of poor driving can still lead to a fail, even before reaching the limit
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🎯 Simple Way To Think About It
- A few small mistakes = OK
- Repeated mistakes = Problem
- Dangerous mistake = Fail