This is a summary of the ten most critical mistakes, that will cause you to fail the practical driving exam (`praktische Fahrprüfung`).

1. 🚦 Ignoring Right-of-Way

A fundamental error. Forgetting the default “Right before Left” (`Rechts vor Links`) rule at an unsigned intersection is a critical mistake.

2. 🚶‍♀️ Forgetting Pedestrians When Turning

When you turn into a new street, any pedestrian crossing that street has priority. You must see them and yield.

3. 🔴 Running a Red Light

This is absolute. A red light means stop, well before the stop line. There are no exceptions.

4. ✋ Ignoring a Mandatory Halt

This isn’t just a stop sign. If a police officer, a temporary sign, or a specific situation requires a stop, you must come to a complete halt.

5. ↩️ Cutting the Corner on a Left Turn

When turning left, you must position your car correctly and avoid swinging into the lane of oncoming traffic (`Gegenverkehr`). A clean turn is essential.

6. 👀 Changing Lanes Without Looking

The complete observation sequence – Mirrors, Signal, and Shoulder Check (`Schulterblick`) – is mandatory before every lane change.

7. 🚌 Speeding Past a Bus with Hazard Lights

If a bus has its hazard lights on at a bus stop, you are only allowed to pass at walking speed (`Schrittgeschwindigkeit`). Anything faster is a fail.

8. 🛑 The “Rolling Stop”

A STOP sign means your wheels must completely stop moving. Rolling through, even very slowly, is not a stop and will be marked as a failure.

9. ⛔ Ignoring a “No Entry” Sign

The Verbot der Einfahrt sign (red circle, white bar) is an absolute command. Driving past it is a major violation.

10. ➡️ Disobeying a Mandatory Direction Sign

The round blue signs with white arrows (`Gebotszeichen`) are orders, not suggestions. You must follow the direction shown.

Final Tip: Stay focused, drive safely, and avoid these errors to pass your test. Viel Erfolg!