Learner driver fails test in seconds after missing out crucial button

Learner drivers are failing their DVSA tests within seconds for missing a crucial step, often under the watchful eyes of instructors and adjudicators. Driving instructor Pin Binning from DGN Driving shared a video where a learner failed almost immediately by not starting the engine properly before attempting to drive off.

She humorously remarked: "I think your car's broken." As she struggled, the rainy conditions caused her windscreen to fog up, completely obscuring her view. He pointed out: "As you can see the windscreen is misted up due to the rain."

"Obviously, before moving off you should make sure you have good clear vision. Georgia should have cleared the screen, which she doesn't do."

Under the Road Vehicles Regulations 1986, such oversight could lead to a fine ranging between £100 and £2,500, and even three penalty points, reports the Mirror.

The Highway Code clearly states: "Windscreens and windows must be kept clean and free from obstructions to vision." Dominic Smith, a legal expert from Patterson Law, cautions drivers: "What you do need to be careful of is if the windscreen or windows are dirty.

"There is an offence of 'driving a vehicle whilst not in proper control or without a full view of the traffic ahead', which carries three points and a £100 fixed penalty. It's the same offence that could be charged if you were eating or smoking whilst driving, or driving in flip-flops."

He further explained: "There is no automatic definition as to what 'not having full view' means, it will be dependent on its own facts. It doesn't just apply to dirty windscreens, but also frosted windows, iced windscreens and even placing a satnav holder in the wrong place."