Driving Test: "pull Over When Safe To Do So" - But Not When?

[LittleSquidge]

I understand it's not okay within so many meters of a junction, but under what other circumstances should you NOT pull over and stop on the left on a driving test?

I've been looking for this online all day just to verify my knowledge and I am fully clear on how to pull over safely.

Thank you in advance.

[Fitzer]

Brow of a hill, hump back bridge, double red lines, zig zags at a pedestrian crossing are a few which spring to mind

[bookbinder]

...also, don't stop in front of a gateway or other entrance to someone's yard or driveway.

[rojash]

"should you NOT pull over and stop on the left on a driving test?"

It's a bit scary that you phrased it like that. Hopefully you would apply the same rule whether you were on your test or not.

[TWR]

Near a fire Station>>Bus Stop>>School>>If for any reason you have to pull in to the left, will your action when you are ready to set off cause another motorist to swerve onto on-coming trafic?

[Canary42]

Where road markings prohibit it (e.g. school entrance. bus stop, yellow box, "KEEP CLEAR")


I would also include double yellow lines since this is permissible for emergency, disabled, or loading only.

[Buenchico]

To add to the list:
Anywhere might your vehicle (OR your vehicle in combination with others) might cause an obstruction.

For example, if the road is fairly narrow and there are already vehicles parked on the other side of the road, you shouldn't pull up directly opposite them or very close to such a position.

"On the approach to a bend" is another position where you shouldn't pull up (and where you would be deemed to be causing an obstruction), as drivers who have to pass your car are forced into the path of oncoming traffic, which they won't be able to see.

"Anywhere which restricts the visibility of pedestrians seeking to cross the road" should also be on the list.

[EvianBaby]

I remember my driving examiner trying to 'trick' me into to pulling over opposite a turning into a side road. He commented afterwards that he often asked people to pull over just ahead of that spot to see if they're using their noggins and wait until a little further down the road.

[sara3]

anywhere close to (before or after) or on a blind bend.