The UK driving test is set for its biggest overhaul in 20 years. From 4 December, 2017, the new look driving test will be launched. Among the changes are the introduction of satnav led driving and the scrapping of the reverse around the corner and the three-point turn. Are the changes enough? Not according to […]
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Oct 17
Huddersfield Driving Test Centre Set for Move
Rumours of new and relocated driving test centres have swept the UK in recent weeks, as the DVSA looks to tackle driving test backlogs. The latest to be linked with relocation is Huddersfield Driving Test Centre. What does this mean for learner drivers in the Yorkshire town? According to local press reports, the Driver and […]
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Oct 17
New driving test centre in Hartlepool?
As the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) looks to tackle driving test backlogs up and down the UK, it has turned its attention to Hartlepool. Plans to open a new driving test centre in Hartlepool have been unveiled, news that has been welcomed by the town’s learner drivers. According to local press reports, the […]
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Oct 17
Driving test crashes soar
Damning new evidence released by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) shows that driving test crashes among rookie motorists is increasing. Is poor theory test preparation to blame? Is it terrible driving tuition? Are learner drivers just unlucky? Let’s find out… 510 driving test crashes occurred in 2016 according to the latest DVSA statistics, […]
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Oct 17
5 Reasons Why Teenagers Will Fail Their Driving Theory Test
Sorry for picking on you teens, but knowing the 5 most common reasons for failing the driving theory test will help you to avoid a similar fate. It’s for your own good, unless you want to keep paying over and over again. Hopefully, we can avoid that by educating you on the importance of readying […]
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Oct 17
Getting a driving test appointment in Sutton Coldfield just got easier
Getting a driving test appointment in Sutton Coldfield just got easier Learner driver thinking of booking a driving test in Sutton Coldfield? There’s good news… A new, temporary driving test centre has popped up in the town to deal with high demand. Book your driving test appointment in Sutton Coldfield now to avoid the backlog… […]
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Sep 17
Aberystwyth driving test centre to move
The Aberystwyth driving test centre is moving, sparking concerns among driving instructors over the future of the practical driving exam in the Welsh town. Hundreds of learner drivers who rely on the test centre facility face an anxious wait on its future. Book Theory Test Today has the latest. Driving instructors in Aberystwyth have urged […]
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Sep 17
7 of the funniest excuses for failing the UK driving test
Passing the practical UK driving test isn’t easy, which is why approximately 50 per cent of learners fail the exam every year. However, some of the excuses given for failing the test range from the utterly hilarious to the downright bizarre. Book Theory Test Today has scoured social media to find 7 of the best… […]
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Sep 17
Practical driving test changes getting ridiculous?
Like it or not, the practical driving test is changing. As of 4 December, 2017 a new look exam for learner drivers will be rolled out across Britain. Rumours about what will be included as part of practical driving test changes have spread like wild fire, but which are fact and which are fiction? Let’s […]
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Sep 17
The driving test IS as stressful as school exams
Rookie motorists think that the driving test causes just as much stress and anxiety as academic exams. You probably agree. New research conducted by youth insurance provider, Marmalade, found that the driving test is just as stressful as GCSEs and A Levels for many young motorists. Following a survey of 1,800 young motorists, 50 percent […]
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Sep 17
Attacks on driving test examiners increase
A 50% rise in assaults on driving test examiners has prompted the DVSA to consider issuing body cameras to invigilators. Failing your driving test is frustrating, but there is no excuse for violence. You could face prosecution, landing you with a criminal record and you could be forced to take your next test elsewhere. It’s […]
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Sep 17
5 of the Hottest Tips to Pass the 2017 Theory Test
5 of the Hottest Tips to Pass the 2017 Theory Test If you’re like every other learner driver in the UK, you loathe the idea of having to take the 2017 theory test. It’s an inconvenience, yes. Sadly, it’s a necessity. To make it as pain free as possible, here are 5 of the hottest […]
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Sep 17
Driving theory test scam rates on the rise
Driving theory test scam rates on the rise The number of learner drivers trying to con their way to a full driving licence is on the rise, according to new data. While we don’t condone cheating, we understand it. The cost of learning to drive is astronomical, meaning the price of failure is expensive, and […]
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Sep 17
Three month driving test wait for Shropshire learners
Three month driving test wait for Shropshire learners Driving test waiting times are hitting the headlines in regional newspapers up and down Britain, again. Learner drivers in Shropshire are the latest to be left frustrated by driving test wait times as the DVSA battles against massive backlogs and a shortage of examiners. Book Theory Test […]
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Aug 17
CONFIRMED Motorway lessons for learner drivers in 2018
CONFIRMED… Motorway lessons for learner drivers in 2018 It’s official. Motorway lessons for learner drivers have been announced by the government. Driving hopefuls in England, Scotland and Wales will be accompanied by an approved driving instructor in a dual-controlled car in one of the biggest shake ups in the history of learning to drive. Under […]
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Aug 17
Book a practical driving test at certain times of day
Does the time that you book a practical driving test have any bearing on whether you will pass? Yes, according to data released by the DVSA following a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, certain time slots appear to yield a higher pass rate. So, what are the best times of day to book a practical […]
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Aug 17
Can you book a practical driving test when pregnant?
Can you book a practical driving test when pregnant? The driving test is stressful enough on its own, minus being pregnant. However, there are no rules that say pregnant women cannot book a practical driving test at any stage in their pregnancy. So, what ‘special measures’ can you expect from the driving test when you’re […]
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Aug 17
Youre more likely to Pass Your Practical Driving Test in Modern Car
You’re more likely to Pass Your Practical Driving Test in ‘Modern’ Car The practical driving test has been criticized because modern motors make passing too easy, experts say. Those taking the test in cars with semi-autonomous gadgets get an unfair advantage over candidates taking the exam in older motors. There’s now talk of introducing a […]
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Aug 17
Is There a Driving Theory Test Time Limit?
Is There a Driving Theory Test Time Limit? Seeing a conversation develop on Twitter, Book Theory Test Today came across a very good question about the driving theory test in the UK. Is there a time limit on the theory exam? A few of the replies to this particular tweet said that candidates get as […]
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Aug 17
Driving Theory Test
Drone pilots will have to take a driving theory test as part of new government legislation. Find out more here… Driving theory test for drones announced by government Want to be a drone pilot? You’re going to have to take a driving theory test. As fears grow over a potential major accident, government ministers have […]
