Learning to drive can feel overwhelming at first — but most mistakes are easy to fix when you know what to watch for.
Here are the top 10 common mistakes new drivers make during lessons and road tests in Surrey — and how you can avoid them:
🔟 Rolling stops – Always stop completely at stop signs
9️⃣ Poor shoulder checks – Always glance over your shoulder before changing lanes
8️⃣ Not scanning intersections – Look left, right, and ahead before proceeding
7️⃣ Driving too slow or too fast – Follow posted limits, especially in school zones
6️⃣ Hitting the curb while turning or parking – Practice your mirror and wheel control
5️⃣ Weak parallel parking – Use markers and ask for tips from your instructor
4️⃣ Late or no signaling – Signal at least 30 meters before turning
3️⃣ Improper lane changes – Check mirrors, signal, shoulder check, then change lanes
2️⃣ Not understanding right of way rules – Practice 4-way stops and roundabouts
1️⃣ Nervous driving – Practice builds confidence. Stay calm. You're in control!
✅ Our instructors at Greenlight Driving School coach you through all of these mistakes — patiently and in your preferred language.
💡 Book your next lesson today and stay test-ready!
