A lack of available driving test dates is costing learner drivers an extra £195, according to a new study. Driving test wait times mean learners are taking extra driving lessons to keep their skills sharp while waiting for their test date. The average driving test wait time across the UK is currently 10 weeks. Driving […]
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Feb 19
Driving Test Centre Pass Quotas | Fact or Fiction?
Type in driving test centre on the news section of any search engine and you will get a load of articles saying how easy or hard it is to pass a driving test at centres all over the UK. These articles have reignited an old debate… do UK driving test centres have pass quotas? The […]
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Dec 18
Driving Test Should Feature Compulsory Drink and Drug Awareness
Campaigners are demanding that the UK driving test feature compulsory drink and drug awareness training as drink and drug driving casualties hit a four-year high in the UK. While the driving test was updated on 4 December, 2017 campaigners are concerned that drink and drug awareness training is lacking… According to Department for Transport (DfT) […]
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Nov 18
What is the Independent Driving Test?
Since the driving test was updated in December 2017, there’s been a lot of confusion over the independent driving part of the driving test, including how long you’re expected to drive independently for and whether a sat nav is used. Here are the facts about the independent driving test. The independent driving test was introduced […]
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Nov 18
Driving Test Failure a Sign of Being Smart
Bizarre results from recent research suggest that driving test failure is actually a sign of being smart! It might not be much of a consolation after all the time, effort and money you’ve put in to taking your practical driving test. However, at least you know that you’re smarter for failing… The research, carried out […]
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Oct 18
Passed Your Driving Test But Never Driven? Here’s What You Can Do
If you passed your driving test months or even years ago, don’t worry, you’re not alone – it’s quite a common occurrence! In fact, one in 10 new motorists haven’t driven for 12 months since passing their practical driving test. Here’s what you can do to get back on the road. It might be that […]
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Oct 18
Driving Theory Test for the Deaf
If you’re deaf or hearing impaired, special needs provision is available when taking your driving theory test. There are a number of theory test resources you can use to prepare you for your exam, while the DVSA makes the theory test accessible for deaf and hearing impaired candidates. Here are some of the facts… Driving […]
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Sep 18
Driving Test FAQs: Are Student Discounts Available for Practical and Theory Tests?
Driving Test FAQs: Are Student Discounts Available for Practical and Theory Tests? One of the most common driving test FAQs, college and university students often ask ‘are student discounts available for the practical driving exam and driving theory test?’ Becoming a member of the National Union of Students (NUS) has many benefits if you are […]
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Aug 18
Will the Driving Test Exist in 2040?
Industry experts reckon that in just over 20 years the driving test will be a thing of the past, with self-driving cars ruling the roads. Based on findings and discussions from a panel of automotive industry experts and car manufacturers, it’s estimated that the current driving test could be made redundant by 2043. A rise […]
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May 18
Digital Driving Test Marking Coming This Year
Driving test examiners are set to ditch clipboards for iPads as the DVSA introduces digital driving test marking as part of a wider digital strategy. What does this mean for learner drivers and will it change the way the practical driving test is marked? Here’s what we know… Come the end of 2018, driving examiners […]
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Jan 18
Oswestry Driving Test Waiting Times to be Challenged by MP
With driving test waiting times hitting three months in Oswestry, North Shropshire MP Owen Paterson has promised to meet driving instructors to aid their fight to reduce waiting times in the town. What, if anything, is Paterson going to do? Branded an ‘outstation’, Oswestry’s driving test centre is notorious for keeping learner drivers waiting when […]
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Jan 18
Driving theory test centre slammed for lack of wheelchair access
In the 21st Century, you’d expect that access to a building for a disabled person would be the norm. However, it would appear that the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) hasn’t got the memo, after concerns were raised about a lack of wheelchair access at the Haverfordwest driving theory test centre… What’s the story […]
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Nov 17
Eight driving theory test questions catching even the most experienced motorists out
It’s no secret that when asked if they think they would pass the driving theory test in its current form, many experienced motorists say ‘no’. Now, a new survey by insurance firm Aviva, has revealed the eight most common theory test questions that experienced motorists who took their exams years ago, get wrong… Aviva insurance […]
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Nov 17
Warning: Driving Test Examiners to Strike on 4 December, 2017
It’s come to our attention that driving test examiners across the UK are set to stage a two-day strike, coinciding with the launch of the new look driving test on 4 December, 2017. We understand that 2,000 examiners will participate in the walkout, potentially affecting ‘thousands of driving tests.’ Driving test examiners look set to […]
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Oct 17
Things That Arent on the UK Driving Test But Should Be | Part 2
Following on from part one of things that should be on the UK driving test, but aren’t, part two explores why another theory test is needed, how to pull up to a ticket machine, how to fuel a car and coping with shock. Strap yourselves in for some more humorous anecdotes… If you haven’t heard, […]
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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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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
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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Jul 17
West Midlands Driving Test
West Midlands Driving test rates have plummeted making the region one of the hardest places to land a licence. It’s time to change that… New Data Sees West Midlands Driving Test Pass Rates Plummet West Midlands driving test pass rates have plummeted according to the latest data released by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency […]
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May 16
Online theory test booking for Kings Lynn theory test centre
Want to make an online theory test booking for Kings Lynn theory test centre? Welcome to the latest blog edition in the series, covering every UK theory test centre from A-Y including directions & current pass rates. Next up, Kings Lynn.
