09/10/2026
🚨 DRIVING TEST MYTH #3 — BUSTED! 🚗
❌ “Driving slowly means you’re driving safely!”
NOT ALWAYS! In fact, driving too slowly can sometimes be just as concerning as driving too fast.
One thing I often remind my learners is that slow driving and safe driving are not necessarily the same thing.
Imagine you’re driving on a clear 40 mph road, with good visibility and no hazards, but you’re travelling at just 20 mph because you think the examiner will see you as a cautious driver.
Think again!
Under DVSA driving test assessment guidelines, examiners assess whether you’re making appropriate progress for the road and traffic conditions.
Driving unnecessarily slowly, hesitating without good reason or holding up other road users can result in driving faults. If the situation is serious enough, it could even lead to a test failure.
✅ SO WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
Drive at a speed that is safe and appropriate for the conditions.
If it’s a 30 mph road, that doesn’t mean you must drive at 30 mph all the time. Parked cars, pedestrians, poor visibility or bad weather may mean you need to slow down considerably.
But when the road is clear and conditions allow, make reasonable progress.
💡 MY ADVICE AS A DRIVING INSTRUCTOR:
Don’t drive slowly just to impress the examiner. Drive at the right speed for the situation.
Remember, the examiner isn’t looking for the slowest driver. They’re looking for someone who can make safe, confident and sensible decisions.
🚗 Good driving isn’t about being slow or fast. It’s about knowing when to do either.
👇 Have you ever been told to drive slowly during your test to avoid failing?
🚗 SSS Driving Instructor
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