March 2014 marks the 80th anniversary of the UK driving test. The Book Theory Test Today Blogger reviews some of the moments some motorists want to forget.Â
The introduction of the Road Traffic Act in 1934 paved the way for compulsory driving lessons. But has the UK driving exam really helped motorists to improve their driving skills? Based on what you’re about to read, the Book Theory Test Today blogger would have to say no. Warning!!! Proceed with caution…
In 1996 the theory test was introduced as an additional element to the practical driving exam. Six years later the hazard perception test appeared. Obtaining a driving licence has become much more difficult than when the first driving test was taken in 1934.
Yet, when some motorists finally get a driving licence, certain driving habits occur leading them to make absolutely outrageous driving decisions. The Book Theory Test Today blogger picks out some of the learner driver mishaps that have hit the headlines in recent years.
- UK’s worst learner motorist sends impostor to take theory test after failing 18 times
Astonishing, but true. Frustrated that he’d failed his theory test a staggering 18 times, Ali Mohammed hatched a plan. Did he take to the theory test books and study harder? No. He tried to fool exam invigilators by sending an apparent ‘doppelganger’. However, a problem occurred when an eagle-eyed examiner realised that the photo on the provisional licence did not match the face of the candidate sitting the theory test. His attempt to con his way to theory test success earned him 200 hours’ community service.
- Learner driver spends whopping £3,410 taking her theory test a record breaking 110 times
If you thought Ali Mohammed had it bad failing 18 times, spare a thought for an anonymous female motorist from South East London. The unnamed driver made history in 2013 when published data revealed that she had failed the theory test an incredible 110 times, costing her £3,410.
- Learner motorist clocked doing 70mph during high speed police chase whilst on his way to a driving test
Unbelievably, learner driver Mitchell Gough got himself involved in a high speed police chase even before he had his licence. The irony? He was on his way to the driving test centre. However, it turned out to be a really bad day for Gough. He was banned from driving for 30 months and fined £1,400 for his driving misdemeanours.
- Ten-year-old boy crashes stolen car then claims to be a dwarf when quizzed by police
Incredibly, a ten-year-old boy in Norway told police that he was a dwarf that was not in possession of his driving licence. After loading his 18-month-old sister into the vehicle, he attempted to travel 40 miles to the home of his grandparents. He managed six miles before careening off the road into a ditch. Thankfully neither he, nor his sister suffered injury and the car had no damage.
- Woman tries to bribe test examiner – then beats him when he rejected cash
Jin Su, a former teacher, was about to take her fifth practical driving exam. To ensure a pass certificate she proceeded to hand her examiner an envelope containing between £400-£500 in cash in a blatant attempt to bribe him. The examiner swiftly refused the bribe to which Su responded by attacking him in the street. Her tirade left her with no licence, a £100 fine and 50 hours unpaid work.
There you have it folks the Book Theory Test Today blogger’s five top headlines of driving test misdemeanours. Here’s to another 80 years! Happy motoring…
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