Top 10 Reasons Automatic Fail Driving Test

Summary

This video script outlines the top 10 automatic fail scenarios on a driver's test to help viewers pass on their first attempt. It emphasizes the importance of stopping for emergency vehicles, obeying traffic lights, not entering congested intersections, yielding to pedestrians, and adhering to speed limits in school zones. The script also warns against actions contrary to regulatory signs, speeding, and improper lane positioning. It advises practicing in test areas and offers additional courses for safer driving, concluding with tips on right turns on red lights and avoiding dangerous maneuvers.

Takeaways

• 🚨 Failing to stop immediately for an emergency vehicle is an automatic fail.
• ⚠️ Ignoring yellow and red lights can lead to an automatic fail as they are treated the same during the test.
• 🚧 Not clearing an intersection when it's congested will result in a fail.
• 🛑 Failing to yield to traffic from a side street when the main road is congested is a mistake that leads to failure.
• 🏫 Speeding in a school zone during school hours is an automatic fail.
• 🚦 Disregarding regulatory signs such as stop signs and speed signs is a direct path to failure.
• 🚦 Speeding or incorrect lane usage, like staying too long in the left lane, can cause an automatic fail.
• 🚶‍♂️ Not giving right of way to pedestrians, especially when turning left, is a fail.
• 🚗 Hitting the curb or a fixed object during parking maneuvers is an automatic fail.
• 🔴 Turning right on a red light without coming to a complete stop is a mistake that leads to failure.

Q & A

What is the first automatic fail mentioned in the script for a driver's test?

The first automatic fail mentioned is not stopping immediately for an emergency vehicle.

What should a driver do when they encounter a yellow light during a driver's test?

A driver must come to a stop if they can when encountering a yellow light, as it is treated the same as a red light during the test.

Why is entering an intersection you can't clear considered an automatic fail on a driver's test?

Entering an intersection you can't clear can cause traffic congestion and is a safety hazard, which is why it's an automatic fail.

How should a driver behave when there's a side street with backed-up traffic during a driver's test?

A driver should stop before the side street to allow traffic to proceed, and not block the intersection.

What is the consequence of speeding in a school zone during a driver's test?

Speeding in a school zone when school is in session is an automatic fail on a driver's test.

What is considered an action contrary to a regulatory sign during a driver's test?

Actions such as rolling through a stop sign, not obeying speed signs, or not moving over to the right lane when required are contrary to regulatory signs.

Why is it important to practice around the test center before taking a driver's test?

Practicing around the test center helps familiarize the driver with the area, including school zones and playground speed zones, to avoid automatic fails.

What should a driver do when they see pedestrians crossing against the light during a driver's test?

A driver should take their foot off the throttle, pause, and wait for the pedestrian to reach the curb before proceeding.

What is the correct procedure for right turns on red lights during a driver's test?

Drivers must come to a complete stop at the correct stopping position before proceeding with a right turn on a red light.

How can taking a driving lesson or a course help improve the chances of passing a driver's test?

Taking a driving lesson or a course can help drivers understand and practice the necessary skills to avoid automatic fails and improve their overall driving skills.

Outlines

00:00

🚦 Top 10 Automatic Fails on a Driver's Test

This paragraph outlines the top 10 mistakes that can lead to an automatic fail on a driver's test. Key points include failing to stop immediately for an emergency vehicle, not stopping for red and yellow lights, entering an intersection when unable to clear it, blocking intersections, speeding in school zones, and ignoring regulatory signs. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding these rules to pass the test on the first attempt and offers additional courses for safer driving.

05:01

🚦 Additional Driving Test Fails and Tips

This paragraph continues the discussion on automatic fails during a driver's test, focusing on issues such as striking cones during parking maneuvers, not coming to a complete stop at a red light, performing dangerous actions, incorrect lane positioning, and cutting off other drivers. It also suggests taking driving lessons or courses to improve the chances of passing the test. The video concludes with a reminder to pick the best answer during the test and a call to action for viewers to consider a course package to ensure a first-time pass.

Keywords

💡Driver's Test

A driver's test, also known as a driving test or road test, is an examination designed to assess a person's ability to drive a motor vehicle safely and according to traffic laws. In the video, the driver's test is the central theme, with the focus on common mistakes that can lead to automatic failure. The script provides examples of such mistakes, like not stopping for an emergency vehicle or running a red light.

💡Automatic Fail

An automatic fail refers to a situation where a driver's test candidate is immediately disqualified due to committing a critical driving error. The video script outlines several actions that result in an automatic fail, such as speeding in a school zone or failing to yield to pedestrians, emphasizing the importance of adhering to traffic rules during the test.

💡Emergency Vehicle

Emergency vehicles include police cars, fire trucks, and ambulances that are often responding to urgent situations. The script highlights the requirement to stop immediately for these vehicles during a driver's test. Failing to do so, as illustrated by the white van example, would result in an automatic fail, underscoring the necessity of respecting emergency services.

💡Yellow and Red Lights

Yellow and red lights are traffic signals that instruct drivers to slow down and stop, respectively. The video script stresses that ignoring these signals, especially running a red light, is a critical error that leads to an automatic fail. It emphasizes the need to treat yellow lights with caution and to always stop at red lights.

💡Intersection

An intersection is a point where two or more roads meet. The script discusses the importance of not entering an intersection if the vehicle cannot completely clear it, which could cause congestion and result in an automatic fail. Proper intersection management is crucial for safe driving and is a key aspect evaluated during a driver's test.

💡School Zone

A school zone is a designated area around educational institutions where reduced speed limits are enforced, especially when school is in session. The video script warns against speeding in school zones, as it is an automatic fail on a driver's test. It advises test takers to be aware of these zones and to adjust their speed accordingly.

💡Regulatory Sign

Regulatory signs are traffic signs that convey mandatory rules, such as stop signs or speed limit signs. The script mentions that failing to comply with these signs, like rolling through a stop sign, is an automatic fail. Understanding and adhering to regulatory signs is fundamental to passing a driver's test and ensuring road safety.

💡Pedestrian Right of Way

The right of way for pedestrians refers to the principle that drivers must yield to pedestrians crossing the street, especially in crosswalks. The video script describes scenarios where failing to give pedestrians the right of way, or 'charging' them, results in an automatic fail. This highlights the importance of prioritizing pedestrian safety during a driver's test.

💡Speeding

Speeding is the act of driving at a speed greater than the posted speed limit or faster than is safe for the conditions. The script mentions that speeding, especially in school zones or playground speed zones, is an automatic fail on a driver's test. It advises test takers to be mindful of speed limits and to drive at a safe and legal speed.

💡Curb

A curb is the edge of a sidewalk or the boundary between a roadway and a pedestrian area. The video script warns against striking the curb when parking, as it is considered an automatic fail. It illustrates the need for precise control and awareness of vehicle positioning during maneuvers like parallel parking.

💡Fixed Object

A fixed object refers to any immovable item, such as a pole, fence, or barrier, that a vehicle should avoid hitting. The script mentions that striking a fixed object during maneuvers like parking or turning is an automatic fail. This underscores the importance of careful observation and control during a driver's test.

Highlights

Top 10 automatic fails on a driver's test are revealed to help you pass the first time.

Failing to stop immediately for an emergency vehicle is an automatic fail.

Not stopping before an intersection can lead to an automatic fail.

Yellow and red lights are treated the same on a driver's test; running either results in a fail.

Entering an intersection you can't clear is a common mistake that leads to failure.

Blocking a cross street by not yielding to oncoming traffic is an automatic fail.

Speeding in a school zone during school hours is an instant fail on a driver's test.

Ignoring regulatory signs such as stop signs can cause an automatic fail.

Speeding or incorrect lane positioning can lead to an automatic fail on a driver's test.

Charging pedestrians or not yielding the right of way is an automatic fail.

Striking the curb while parking or during maneuvers is an automatic fail.

Hitting a fixed object or a cone during parking tests is an automatic fail.

Turning right on a red light without stopping is a common mistake that leads to failure.

Performing dangerous actions that cause other vehicles to take evasive measures is an automatic fail.

Incorrect lane positioning or drifting into another lane can result in an automatic fail.

The video offers a course package to help pass the driver's test on the first attempt.

Tips on how to choose the best answer on a driver's test to ensure success.

Transcripts

- Some drivers on their road test just go around the block

and then end up back at the DMV

and unfortunately hear those words of terror, you failed.

They committed a dangerous action and it was an automatic

fail on their driver's test.

Today we're going to give you the top 10 automatic fails

on a driver's test so you don't do this

and you can be successful in passing your driver's test

the first time.

Stick around.

We'll be right back with that information.

(upbeat music)

If you don't stop immediately for an emergency vehicle,

you will fail your driver's test.

This white van had it been on a driver's test would have

automatically failed because it didn't stop

before the intersection.

If you're sitting in an intersection it might be best

just to stay put where you are,

otherwise move to the closest shoulder and stop.

The next reason is yellow lights.

Red and yellow lights mean exactly the same thing

on a driver's test and you must come to a stop if you can.

If you're proceeding through the intersection

and the examiner looks up and sees the light turn red

as you're moving through the intersection

as right here in this example,

you will fail your driver's test

because you ran a red light.

Entering an intersection you can't clear

if there's congestion.

Do not enter the intersection if you can't move completely

out of the intersection on the other side.

Stop behind the stop line,

wait for the traffic to move up

and then proceed through the intersection.

If you get stuck in the intersection

and the light turns red,

that's an automatic fail on a driver's test.

If there's a side street and the traffic is backed up,

you have to stop before the side street

to allow traffic to proceed.

If you pull forward and block that cross street,

you are blocking an intersection

and it's an automatic fail on a driver's test.

Speeding in a school zone when school is in session

is an automatic fail on a driver's test.

Practice in and around the test center

and locate the school zones and know where they are

and double triple check that you are not speeding.

It's okay to go a couple of miles an hour less

than the posted speed limit in the school speed zone.

As well watch out for playground speed zones.

If you speed in these that too is an automatic fail.

Action contrary to a regulatory sign.

Stop signs, speed signs, moving over to the right lane.

These are all examples of regulatory signs.

If you roll through a stop sign,

that is an action contrary to a regulatory sign,

and you will fail your driver's test.

Speeding, keeping up with traffic flow,

or staying in the left lane for more than a few blocks

before moving over to the right lane.

All of these will cause you to fail

your driver's test outright.

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Charging pedestrians and not giving the right of way

to pedestrians who are crossing the street.

This red car here is charging the pedestrians.

That's an automatic fail.

As well if you crowd or charge pedestrians

on a left-hand turn, that too is an automatic fail

on a driver's test and you will not be successful.

It'd be a very short drive back to the DMV.

This vehicle here is charging the pedestrian

on the left-hand turn, automatic fail.

If a pedestrian is crossing against the light

and the light turns green and the pedestrian

is still in the intersection,

simply take your foot off the throttle, pause,

wait for the pedestrian to attain the curb

and then proceed.

(upbeat music)

You can see the pedestrians are still in the intersection

when the light turns green.

Simply pause, wait for them to clear the intersection.

If you do what this car did it's an automatic fail.

Striking the curb when parking or knocking the examiner

out of his or her seat is also an automatic fail

on a driver's test.

If you touch the curb and readjust that's okay,

but if you strike the curb or push the back wheel up

over the curb that will be an automatic fail

on your driver's test.

Striking a fixed object when you're parking,

turning, or backing for the purposes of your driver's test

is an automatic fail.

So when you're reverse stall parking,

make sure that you stay out a little bit so that you don't

hit the concrete barrier often found behind the parking

spaces or the fence or whatnot.

If you do that, automatic fail.

The Ohio maneuverability test

or parallel parking with cones.

If you strike a cone that is the same thing

as striking a fixed object.

And if you do that for the purposes of your driver's test,

automatic fail and in the state of Ohio this really

really sucks because then you have to take the online course

before you can attempt the on-road test again.

So go slow, make sure that you know where the cones are

when you're parallel parking

or doing the Ohio maneuverability test.

Turning right on a red light.

Yes, you can turn right on a red light

for the purposes of your driver's test,

but you must first come to a complete stop at the correct

stopping position before you proceed.

And if you come up to the intersection

and the light turns yellow and you proceed

with your right turn, you will fail your driver's test

because as I said previously,

yellow and red are the same color

for the purposes of your driver's test.

You can see here that the first car proceeds

on the red light after stopping

at the correct stopping position.

But these subsequent vehicles simply come up and proceed.

One of them doesn't even come to a complete stop

before proceeding around the corner here,

the white vehicle here.

If you do what this white vehicle just did

on a driver's test you will not be successful.

They did not come to a complete stop before the stop line

and check for pedestrians and cross traffic.

Dangerous action.

If another vehicle has to take an evasive action

or you have incorrect lane positioning,

that is an automatic fail on a driver's test.

Lane positioning here,

you can see the vehicle in the intersection

not really sure what they're doing,

and they're kind of all over the place.

That would be an automatic fail on a driver's test.

And sometimes it can be discretionary

according to the examiner.

But if you take a driving lesson with a driving instructor

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these will help you out.

As well turning right and then drifting over

into the left-hand lane.

You cut off another driver,

be guaranteed it's going to be a short trip back to the DMV.

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