NSW Driving Test 3. Why You Might Fail Your Driving Test

5. EXCEEDING THE SPEED LIMIT
The speed limit is the maximum allowable speed for that section of road
under normal conditions. Exceeding the speed limit is dangerous and illegal.
You will fail if you exceed the speed limit at any time including:
The 40 kilometre per hour limit at school zones during the hours of operation.
The 40 kilometre per hour limit when passing a bus with flashing lights.
The learner driver speed limit.
Speed limits at road works.
6. ACTION REQUIRING TESTING OFFICER INTERVENTION
At this stage of your driving experience you should be able to drive without
any help. If the testing officer has to give you verbal or physical assistance,
including using the dual controls in an instructor’s vehicle, you will fail.
7. CAUSING A DANGEROUS SITUATION
This fail item covers any unsafe act or behaviour that puts you or others at
risk, such as overtaking in an unsafe manner, or giving way unnecessarily.
8. FAILING TO MAINTAIN PROPER CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE
This fail item applies to anything that could, or does, result in you losing
control of the vehicle such as:
Allowing the vehicle to roll back more than 500mm when moving off.
Skidding or spinning the drive wheels.
Clutch coasting (allowing the vehicle to roll along
with your foot on the clutch) or coasting in neutral.
Not maintaining effective control of the steering wheel.