Book Theory Test Today investigates how changes made to motorcycle licensing laws in January 2013 have discouraged riders from taking a motorcycle theory test and practical exam causing a huge plummet in motorcycle tests.
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Jul 14
Increase in Online Petitions to Scrap Hazard Perception Test
Book Theory Test Today investigates the recent surge in online petitions to scrap the hazard perception test. First introduced on November 14th 2002, the hazard perception test has now been part of the theory test for 12 years. However, over the last two years there has been an increased frequency of online petitions calling for […]
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Jul 14
Should Newly Qualified, Young Drivers Be Restricted? Survey Says Yes!
Book Theory Test Today examines the response of the public following a survey about placing restrictions on newly qualified young motorists. As if young drivers don’t already have it bad enough, with theory test costs, the cost of driving lessons, battling nerves during the practical exam and even paying high insurance premiums. Now, the results […]
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Oct 13
Police Issue Fresh Warning Over Unlicensed Driving Instructors
Police across Britain have issued a fresh warning to learner drivers to remain vigilant when it comes to hiring a driving instructor. The police have called for learner drivers to check the instructor that they have hired is properly qualified after a number of routine roadside checks found that a number of driving instructors were […]
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Oct 13
New Super-Camera Targeting Driving Offences To Be Introduced Across Britain
Brand new traffic cameras will be introduced across the UK targeting minor motoring offences it has been announced.
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Oct 13
Drunk Driver Wearing Female Police Uniform Jailed
A drunk driver, who was five times the legal limit and found slumped at the wheel of his car wearing a female police officer’s uniform, has been jailed.
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Oct 13
Crown Prosecution Services Publishes New Driving Offences Fact Sheet
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has published a new driving offences fact sheet in order to clarify what constitutes ‘dangerous driving’ and ‘careless driving’. The two categories apply to driving incidents that involve deaths and outline how the CPS system determines whether those responsible are guilty of ‘dangerous driving’ or ‘careless driving’.
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Oct 13
Online Video Confessional Leads to Drink-Driver Being Charged
A drink-driver in the US, who killed a US Navy Veteran, will be charged after his online video confessional led to his arrest.
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Sep 13
Driver Remains On The Road Despite 42 Points On Licence
A female driver, with a staggering 42 points on her licence for driving offences, remains on Britain’s roads according to a fresh analysis of DVLA figures.
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Sep 13
Sandwich-Munching Driver Sentenced For Careless Driving That Killed Cyclist
30-year-old Paul Brown, of Witney, has been sentenced to 240 hours unpaid work and disqualified from driving for 12 months after killing a cyclist whilst eating a sandwich at the wheel.
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Sep 13
Road Privatisation Edges Closer Book Theory Test Today Understands
The idea of overhauling Britain’s Highways Agency, making it a part privatised system and allowing for greater financial freedom, first emerged in March 2013.
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Aug 13
New Police Powers to Handout Fines for Motorway Offences come into force Friday 16th August
New £100 on-the-spot fines will come into force on Friday 16th August as police are empowered to deal with drivers hogging the middle & outside lanes of Britain’s motorways and those who tailgate other road users.
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Aug 13
Illegal Immigrants Granted UK Driving Licences
A number of undocumented immigrants residing in Britain, and awaiting decisions on their UK immigration status, have been taking UK driving tests and receiving a driving licence a recent report has revealed.
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Aug 13
Drivers to be given 15 minute Grace Period to Park on Double Yellow Lines
New plans could see motorists granted a 15 minute ‘grace period’ to park, free of charge, on double yellow lines, booktheorytesttoday.com has learned.
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Aug 13
High Court Prevents Researchers from Revealing Information on Cracking Car Immobilisers
A high court ruling has stifled attempts by three security researchers to publish information containing details of how to crack a car immobilisation system.
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Jul 13
Drink Drive Rehab Scheme Undergoes Overhaul | Book Theory Test Today Investigates the Implications
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has revealed improvements to the drink drive rehab scheme (DDRS), Book Theory Test Today understands.
