UK driving tests hit with bias claims against ethnic minorities Figures released by the DVSA, following a freedom of information request, indicate that UK driving tests are racially biased against ethnic minorities. According to the data, pass rates among ethnic minority candidates are significantly lower than those of white candidates. The figures have been described […]
Monthly Archives: December 2018
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Dec 18
Driving test pass rates slump to 10-year low
Driving test pass rates slump to 10-year low Driving test pass rates in the UK have slumped to a 10-year low. Only 45.5 percent of candidates who have taken a test since a new look driving test was launched in December 2017, have passed. Are changes to the test behind the lowest driving test pass […]
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Dec 18
Where’s Your Nearest Theory Test Centre?
https://www.booktheorytesttoday.com/blogWhere’s Your Nearest Theory Test Centre? If you’re ready to take your theory test, you will want to take it at your nearest theory test centre. Book Theory Test Today’s ‘Find a Test Centre’ tool lists every UK and Northern Ireland theory test centre to make finding and booking a theory test at your local […]
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Dec 18
Christmas and 2019 theory test bookings
Over the Christmas and New Year period, opening times vary for each theory test centre. Booking or cancelling theory tests is also affected by Christmas and New Year opening times. Our guide to Christmas and 2019 theory test bookings makes planning your theory test appointment a little easier… Christmas and 2019 theory test bookings, plus […]
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Dec 18
Is the Driving Test Harder Since Shakeup? Part 1
Is the Driving Test Harder Since Shakeup? Part 1 12 months on from the biggest shakeup to driver testing since the introduction of the theory test, is the driving test harder? The introduction of sat-nav led driving and the doubling of independent driving are indicators that the test is adapting to Britain’s ever-changing roads. Has […]
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Dec 18
Is the New Driving Test Harder? Part 2
We ended part 1 of this series highlighting that practical test pass percentages among men and women had fallen slightly, since the new test was rolled out on 4 December, 2017. Is this an indicator that the new driving test is harder or is there more to it? Let’s find out. Following on from part […]
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Dec 18
Where Is The Nearest Theory Test Centre
Have you been undertaking your driving lessons throughout 2018 and you are nearing the time to complete your practical test? If so, then you will know that to complete the practical, you first have to complete your theory test. If you are searching online to find where is the nearest theory test centreto you, then […]
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Dec 18
Updated Driving Theory Test Launched
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced the launch of an updated driving theory test. The test has been updated to further improve the safety and awareness of UK motorists taking the test. It’s the second time the driving theory test has been updated this year. Let’s see what’s changed this time… The […]
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Dec 18
Driving Test Should Feature Compulsory Drink and Drug Awareness
Campaigners are demanding that the UK driving test feature compulsory drink and drug awareness training as drink and drug driving casualties hit a four-year high in the UK. While the driving test was updated on 4 December, 2017 campaigners are concerned that drink and drug awareness training is lacking… According to Department for Transport (DfT) […]
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Dec 18
Theory Test Centre 2019 Booking
With 2018 drawing to a close, it gives us chance to recap over this year. We are pleased to say it has been an excellent year and from the feedback we have received, we have helped people all over the UK go on to pass their driving theory tests in a timely manner. If you […]
