The Book Theory Test Today blogger examines some of the extreme lengths that theory test candidates go to in order to ‘achieve’ a pass mark.
Did you know? On average, five learner motorists per day try to cheat their way through the driving theory test. Last year alone five candidates tried to offer exam invigilators bribes, while 12 were reported for violence towards test centre staff and a further 175 were involved in verbally abusing personnel.
The Book Theory Test Today bloggers says: “I remember being 17-years-old (it was a while ago now though), I was desperate to pass my theory test as it’s the first hurdle and passing it motivates you to pursue your driving licence. However, cheating never entered my mind, probably because mobile phones were built like bricks and because I was always taught cheats get found out.â€
However, while my conscience is clear there are those that think about, and go through with, cheating on the theory test. Our advice, don’t do it! You’ll be nervous enough without adding to those nerves by trying to conceal deceptive behaviour.
Here’s what NOT to do when it comes to taking a theory test:
#1 – Don’t wear a mask
No! We’re not kidding, this actually does happen. Yes, passing your theory test can be challenging, but we don’t recommend asking your best mate to put on a latex mask to impersonate you in order to pass the theory test on your behalf, it doesn’t work.
Just ask Guillaume De Vendrines, a gentleman in his 30s, who turned up at a UK theory test centre wearing a latex mask trying to pass the exam on behalf of a 60-year-old candidate. Erm…interesting!
What happened? De Vendrines was convicted of fraud and fined £1,500 by Croydon Magistrates Court.
#2 – Don’t send someone else, especially if they don’t look like you
Some theory test candidates think exam invigilators are idiots. It’s not uncommon for learners to send ‘ringers’ in their place to take the theory exam. But, if you’re going to do it at least send someone who looks similar to you.
This wasn’t the case for 26-year-old, Ali Mohammed from Birmingham. He hired a ‘ringer’ to take his 19th theory test for him after growing frustrated with his failure to pass. However, the guy he sent looked nothing like the picture on Mohammed’s provisional licence, whoops!
What happened? Mohammed was handed a nine-month prison sentence, suspended for two years. In addition, he was ordered to do 200 hours community service. Turned out to be quite a costly theory test and still without a pass.Â
#3 – Don’t use mobile devices
Impersonation is ‘old-school’ so; more crafty candidates have resorted to technology. One unemployed ‘entrepreneur’ saw an opportunity, concealing hands-free kits under the headscarves of candidates and charging £500 to provide theory test answers.
What happened? Orchestrator Michael Babayan, 49, was jailed. How was he discovered? Well, when more and more candidates were turning up at certain test centres wearing headscarves, staff became suspicious.
So, there you have it, three things not to do when your theory test day arrives. Let’s face it failure means you can take it again, whereas cheating could cost you your freedom.
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