The UK could be in the grip of a driving instructor shortage in the second half of 2020 and the foreseeable future. While many learner drivers are back on the road taking lessons as coronavirus lockdown measures ease, some 210,000 driving tests were cancelled or delayed because of the pandemic. Here’s what we know…
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Jan 16
Theory test certificates expiring as driving test waiting times increase
Passed your DVSA practical driving test yet? No? Better check when your theory test certificate expires.
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Jan 16
Do you have to book a theory test online to become a driving instructor?
Book Theory Test Today clarifies whether you need to book a theory test online to become a driving instructor if you’ve already passed a standard car theory test.
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Dec 15
What do you reckon it costs a learner driver to get on the road?
Getting your hands on a driving licence is expensive, but just how expensive? What’s your best guess as to how much it could cost you, the learner driver, to get on the road?
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Dec 15
Motorway lessons for learner drivers
Motorway lessons for learner drivers could be introduced. Too little, too late or right on time?
09
Nov 15
That’s how to pass a driving test
Meet Lee Cunningham, the learner driver who achieved a perfect pass on his DVSA practical test. Now that’s how to pass a driving test!
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Oct 15
Theory test failure numbers high in North Wales
Statistics recently published by the DVSA have exposed those locations across Britain with a high number of theory test and practical driving test failures. North Wales is one of those areas on the list of poor performers in the driver testing stakes… Where’s it going wrong?
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Sep 15
Range Rover road rage leaves driving instructor with broken elbow
A terrified learner driver witnesses ‘Range Rover road rage’ first hand as his driving instructor has his elbow broken by an impatient buffoon. The instructor recounts the experience…
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Sep 15
See what happens when you text and drive
‘To text and drive is inviting serious injury or death.’ Don’t believe us? Then our latest blog, come vlog will hopefully open your eyes.
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Aug 15
Road rage driver swears at learner for giving way to ambulance on 999 call
A female road rage driver has been filmed flipping the finger at a learner driver. The learner’s ‘offence’ – giving way to an ambulance responding to an emergency call.
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Aug 15
Need a reliable driving instructor? Britain’s oldest is 95 and still going
Since 1938, 95-year-old Laura Thomas has helped over 1,000 people pass the DVSA practical test. Book Theory Test Today looks at the secret to her success.
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Jul 15
Learner drivers in Huddersfield some of UK’s most dangerous
Book Theory Test Today looks at how learner drivers in Huddersfield have earned themselves the reputation as some of the most dangerous in the UK.
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Jul 15
Learner driver in Cambridge? You face frustrating four-month test wait
If you’re a learner driver in Cambridge looking to take your DVSA practical driving test anytime soon, you face a lengthy wait.
14
Jul 15
Looking for a Driving Instructor? Don’t hire this dude
Professional, patient, polite – all good characteristics you should look for in a driving instructor. What you don’t want is one who sleeps on the job!
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Jun 15
New study reveals best and worst drivers based on their profession
Yes, we can confirm that a study has actually been conducted to determine the UK’s best and worst drivers based on their occupation. Which car insurance company has too much time on their hands? Book Theory Test Today finds out.
09
Jun 15
Learner Driver Hit by Cyclist
Book Theory Test Today invites you to watch the moment a cyclist careens into the parked vehicle of a learner driver.
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Apr 15
Coasting – What is it? Book Theory Test Today Explains
My driving instructor says I’m constantly ‘coasting’, but I don’t know what they mean. Book Theory Test Today explains coasting and why you need to cut it out of your driving habits.
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Apr 15
Taking a Driving Theory Test about to get harder in Stevenage
Taking a driving theory test in Stevenage? Things are changing, find out what’s happening, here…
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Mar 15
Night Driving | Should it be Compulsory for Learner Drivers?
Driving experts are calling for learner drivers to be given night driving lessons on country roads. As the biggest shake-up of the driving test draws closer, Book Theory Test Today examines why experts want to see more learners taking night driving lessons.
