A cat crosses his path in the middle of his driving test and he ends up failing with a qualifying foul.

The practical driving test is the ultimate test for anyone who wants to get behind the wheel of a car in Spain, so they must demonstrate good driving skills throughout the duration of the test .

To achieve this, it's essential to have good preparation, which is obtained in driving school classes, although sometimes mistakes are made in them that would result in immediate expulsion from the exam . This is the case in one of the latest TikTok videos by @aprobadoalaprimera, where the candidate encounters a cat while crossing the street and subsequently commits a qualifying foul .

What qualifying foul did this driver commit?

In the video, we can see how, after avoiding the feline, the student drives to a stop sign and merges onto a perpendicular road. At this point, the candidate fails to signal his left turn , thereby committing a minor infraction.

Furthermore, the driving instructor also points out in the video that the candidate committed a disqualifying offense, as he drove through the stop sign without ensuring he had a clear view of the street he was about to enter. In short, if this situation had occurred during the practical test, he would have failed.

What types of errors are there in the practical exam?

First, there are prohibited maneuvers or disqualifying offenses , which include actions that pose a danger to the driver and other road users. Some examples include merging onto a road and forcing other vehicles to brake abruptly, failing to obey a stop sign , or exceeding the speed limit by more than 30 km/h.

Secondly, there are deficient infractions , which include conduct such as exceeding the speed limit by more than 20 km/h, making a U-turn and obstructing traffic, or not knowing how to use the windshield wipers correctly .

Finally, there are minor offenses, which include not using the windshield wipers when necessary, honking the horn inappropriately, or starting the practical test without wearing a seatbelt .

How many mistakes of each type can you make at most to pass?

If you commit a qualifying foul, you will automatically fail the practical test . You can pass with just one minor foul; however, if you accumulate two, you will fail. Regarding minor fouls, you will not be able to pass if you commit 10 or more . Additionally, if you commit one minor foul along with five minor fouls, you will also fail the test.