Whilst there are many articles and videos around the internet giving you good advice on what to do on your driving test, there seems to be a lack of information on what NOT to do on the test.

All learner drivers know that causing a collision, speeding or failing to stop when required are instant fails – But are there other less-known common errors made by many leaner drivers that can give negative points?

One such mistake is not keeping both hands on the steering wheel when driving – Many learners or people taking their driving test will drive using one hand in an attempt to look relaxed – But this can show a lack of control over the vehicle to your examiner, and so will result in you being marked down.

Are there any other common mistakes made by learner drivers? Let us know in the comments below!

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Official figures released recently have revealed that driving a car continues to decrease in cost – Whilst the price of using public transport has rocketed in its place.

The cost of motoring has fell by 15% between 1980 and 2014 – However Bus Fare has shot up by a staggering 58% in the same time period, with rail ticket prices also increasing by an average of 63%.

While this does sound like good news for car drivers, environmentalists have criticised the changes stating that consecutive governments have failed to tackle the air pollution crisis in the country at the moment.

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Four more people have been charged with offences as part of Sussex Police’s June crackdown on drink and drug-driving

Kevin Burke, 43, was arrested at 5.20pm on 30^th June after he crashed his van on the A27 in Lewes. He was charged with failing to provide a specimen for analysis and released on bail to appear at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on 15^th July.

Adrian Ing, 48, was arrested at 12.40pm on 29^th June after being spotted by officers. He was charged with drink-driving, driving whilst disqualified and driving without insurance. He was released on bail to appear at Hastings Magistrates’ Court on 15^th July.

Two other individuals were charged in the Sussex area for similar offences. A total of 94 people have so for been charged with offences during Sussex Police’s June drink and drug-driving operation.

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A recent study found that a teenager driving alone was 40% more likely to get into an accident than an adult. However, with the addition of one other teenager in the car, the percentage was twice that, and with a second, the percentage is doubled again.

A variety of factors are behind these statistics. The inexperience and hormones of teenagers, a car full of laughing friends and blaring music are a few of these factors.

There are a number of measures that could ensure teenagers drive safely. Cars could have precautionary devices built in to prevent unsafe behaviour. For example, cars could be equipped with a system that can be configured so that if the car exceeds a certain speed, there could be consequences such as a change in the music, or dialling the teenager’s parents.

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