Change is afoot as the DVSA looks to make the hazard perception part of the theory test ‘more realistic’. Here at Book Theory Test Today we were intrigued. What’s changing?
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Dec 14
Through the Eyes of a Driving Instructor: Are Men or Women Easier to Teach?
With certain stigmas attached to male and female drivers, Book Theory Test Today gets the view of driving instructors and asks, ‘which gender is easier to teach?’
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Dec 14
What Not to Do When Your Driving Instructor is Late
Occasionally, your instructor might be late after all, they’re only human. Yes, you might be frustrated, but Book Theory Test Today advises that you don’t do what this guy did.
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Dec 14
What Irritates Learner Drivers About Drivers?
Learner drivers are irritating. Learner drivers are too slow. Learner drivers should learn somewhere else. Sound familiar? So called ‘experienced’ drivers give learner drivers a pretty brutal bashing. So, it’s about time the voice of the learner was heard. Book Theory Test Today investigates what irritates learners about licence holding road users.
16
Dec 14
Theory Test Receives Top Road Safety Award
Introduced in 2002, the hazard perception section of the theory test has been rewarded with a prestigious national road safety award. Book Theory Test Today finds out why.
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Dec 14
New Theory Test Failure Record Set in Scotland
For those of you who think that the theory test is easy to pass, think again, or at least try telling that to one unfortunate Glaswegian man who has just set a new Scottish record for the most number of theory test failures.
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Dec 14
Should Learner Drivers be Allowed on Motorways? Part Two – The Case Against Learners on Motorways
In part one of this series, Book Theory Test Today made the case for allowing learner drivers to practice on motorways. However, with every ‘for’ argument, there is always an opposition argument. So, in the interests of neutrality, here are the arguments against permitting a learner driver to use motorways.
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Dec 14
Should Learner Drivers be Allowed on Motorways? Part One – The Case for Learners on Motorways
It’s always baffled us here at Book Theory Test Today, when statistics show that a new driver is more likely to have an accident on a motorway than any other motorist, but motorway driving is not part of the test. So, should motorists be permitted to drive on motorways? Here is the case for learners […]
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Dec 14
Are More Learner Drivers Struggling with the Driving Test?
Reading a very interesting article about driving test pass rates in Glasgow recently, the Book Theory Test Today blogger asks, are learners struggling more than ever to pass the UK driving test or are examiners getting stricter?
07
Dec 14
Oh No! Churchill Car Insurance Uncovers Shocking Truth about Britain’s Drivers
Churchill has landed British drivers in the dog house with a new survey revealing that two-thirds of experienced UK motorists would fail the theory test if they took it again today. Book Theory Test Today investigates.
05
Dec 14
Here’s a New One for New Drivers – Motorists Fear You More Than Bad Weather
Book Theory Test Today investigates the outrageous results of a recent study that shows Britain’s drivers fear new motorists more than adverse weather.
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Nov 14
Britain’s Top Ten Most Dangerous Roads Revealed
Yes, there has been an entire report on the 10 most dangerous roads in Britain. So, Book Theory Test Today thought we should tell you about them…
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Nov 14
Say Hello to Britain’s Worst Driving Instructor
Learner drivers in West Yorkshire beware! Britain’s worst driving instructor is in your area. Book Theory Test Today reveals all…
26
Nov 14
Targeted! Young, Inexperienced Motorists in Essex
Police in Essex have launched a new road safety campaign targeting young, inexperienced motorists. Book Theory Test Today investigates.
22
Nov 14
Leeds Learners Upsetting Locals
What’s troubling the locals in a quiet Leeds suburb? Learner drivers! Book Theory Test Today investigates…
13
Nov 14
Paper Driving Licence to be Phased Out
Book Theory Test Today blogger examines the end of another era…
09
Nov 14
Congratulations You’ve Won, Oh Wait!
Book Theory Test Today blogs on one man’s good fortune that comes with a catch…
24
Oct 14
Recent Interpreter Ban Causing Theory Test and Practical Exam Problems
5 months since the DVSA introduced English and Welsh only theory tests and practical exams, Book Theory Test Today assesses the state of driver testing in Britain.
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Oct 14
Driving Through Floods – A Book Your Theory Test Today Guide
With winter 2014 setting in, and adverse weather conditions likely to hit the UK, Book Theory Test Today provides a guide to driving in a flood.
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Oct 14
How to Get a Driving Licence without Passing a Test
Book Theory Test Today recollects one man’s account of how easy it is to get a driving licence in Mexico City.
