How many minors can you get on a driving test?

DRIVING tests are nerve-wracking and almost half of us fail our practical driving test the first time.

Examiners understand that learners are unlikely to be perfect so you can still pass your driving test even with minor errors.

How many minors and majors are you allowed in a driving test?

Rules around driving tests might change over time, such as longer waits between resits, but the main aim remains the same.

Overall you're trying to prove to the examiner over an hour-long test that you know how to drive by getting as few errors as possible.

There are three types of faults a person can make in a driving test.

These are:

• Dangerous - This involves danger to the examiner, the driver, the public or property
• Serious (major) - This is when the driver does something potentially dangerous
• Driving fault (minor) - This isn't potentially dangerous but could be a serious fault if it keeps happening

As you take your test you are likely to accrue a number of minors - the test allows for a maximum of 15 minors before resulting in a fail.

If you make three of the same error, this then becomes a serious fault.

Major or dangerous faults result in an immediate failure of the test.

This means someone with zero minors can still fail if they make one dangerous fault, which is when other road users must actively avoid the learner driver's error.

How many lessons do you need to pass?

Most people take around 40 hours of lessons, although you can do an intensive course to get you ready in a matter of days or weeks.

These intensive courses can be great, especially as a refresher course, but make sure you have time to get to know the test routes as this will help you pass.

Some test centres have higher pass rates than others so look to see if your local centre has high rates.