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The article explains that nervousness, fear of the examiner, and avoidable driving errors often lead to failure. It details frequent mistake types during adjustments, braking, passenger checks, lane changes, signaling, and maneuvers, plus guidance on eligibility, required documents, medical/eye testing, and RTA-approved training and exams. 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Every day in Dubai, hundreds of people apply for their driving license but only about a third manage to pass their road test. The Road and Transport Authority (RTA) conducts these tests, being strict with how they assess driving skills even though the requirements are similar to other countries. Many mistakes that cause drivers to fail can be easily avoided if you know what to look out for. There are five reasons why drivers struggle with the Dubai RTA road test. In Dubai, taking a driving course is mandatory before you can get your license. After completing the course, you need to pass both a theory and a practical road test. While many people find it hard to pass the practical test, even after passing the theory one. According to Mohammad Abdul Karim Namat, former Director of Drivers Licensing at RTA, nervousness or fear is often what holds drivers back from passing. Here are some common mistakes that can cause you to fail: 1 . Taking too long to make basic adjustments like checking your mirrors and seat position during the test can make it seem like you lack confidence behind the wheel. 2. Braking mistakes are another major issue, as sudden braking can lead to serious consequences such as a rear-end collision. 3. Forgetting to ask if passengers in the back seats are comfortable before starting the test is also a common mistake, especially since there may be other drivers taking their tests at the same time. 4. Incorrectly changing lanes during the test by not checking your mirrors or adjusting your speed accordingly can lead to failure. 5. Another factor that plays a major role in driver failure is nervousness or fear of the examiner, which can cause drivers to make avoidable mistakes. These are just some of the common mistakes that can cause you to fail your Dubai RTA road test. This could be a risky move on the road and leads to failing the driving test. 5. Accelerating in neutral gear One common reason for failing the Dubai road test is pressing the accelerator when the vehicle is in neutral mode. This often happens to check if the car is in gear, but it's considered a serious mistake. These are major errors to avoid during the Dubai road test. Other tips to qualify include being confident, preparing for the worst, resting well beforehand and staying alert on the road. Now that you know how to pass the driving test, it's time to buy a car. The Dubai government has made it easier for residents to get their driver’s licence by instructing RTA examiners to make drivers feel more relaxed and confident. The RTA system is also linked to driving institutes. If a candidate fails the test initially, their driving school will be updated about mistakes made. This helps instructorstrain drivers better in areas they lacked. For more info on improving your driving skills, stay tuned to UAE's top auto blog. We often hate the part of our driving test journey where we fail and receive a low score. But sometimes, failing tests can be frustrating. If you swerve multiple times during a lane change, it will be counted as a mistake of that duration. These mistakes include not ensuring doors are closed (PD1), not adjusting seat and mirrors (PD2), or not using the seatbelt (PD3) . The list also includes errors with mirror checks (M1-M4) and signaling (S1-S5) . Lane changes involve hesitating to take an available gap (L1), squeezing into a too small gap (L2), reducing speed unnecessarily (L3), having unsteady movement (L4), or not doing a head check (L5) . Sudden swerving during lane changes also falls under this category. Additionally, the list includes errors related to overtaking (O1-O5), approaching intersections or curves (A1-A7), turning right or left (TR1-TR3 and TL1-TL4), driving progress (PROG1-PROG5), and safety margins (SM1-SM3) . 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