Young driver deaths on Britain’s roads continue to rise every year. With more young people passing their driving test at an earlier age every year, many driving experts have questioned whether the current driving exam is ‘comprehensive’ enough. Now, a series of driving test changes are planned.
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Nov 20
Will Driving Tests Resume After Lockdown 2.0?
With UK driving tests once again suspended amid a second coronavirus lockdown, many of you have asked ‘will driving tests resume’ once restrictions are lifted on 2 December? The DVSA has now announced that all driver, rider, and UK theory will restart on Thursday 3 December.
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Sep 20
Booking a UK Driving Test Online is Challenging [At The Moment]
Are you finding that booking a UK driving test online is quite challenging, currently? We know it’s frustrating, but it’s to be expected. After all, the coronavirus pandemic is unlike anything we’ve experienced, causing severe disruption all over the world. Here’s an update on how driving test booking is currently operating… In a recent blog, […]
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Aug 20
UK Drivers with Glasses Face £1,000 Fines
UK drivers with glasses could be subject to £1,000 fines if their spectacles steam up while wearing face masks. It’s unclear if fines will apply to learner drivers or those taking a driving test. It’s also unknown how the rule will be enforced, but UK drivers with glasses are being urged to take extra caution […]
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Jul 20
Northern Ireland Driving Tests to Restart in September
Northern Ireland’s Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon, has announced that Northern Ireland Driving Tests will resume on 1 September. It’s understood that tests for key workers will be prioritised, followed by those whose tests were cancelled due to coronavirus lockdown measures. Here’s what we know.
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Jul 20
Driver Testing is Back: Driving Lessons, Theory and Practical Tests Return
After months of being suspended, the UK government has announced that driving lessons and driver testing can restart in England in July. Driving lessons and theory tests will restart on Saturday, 4 July and practical exams will return on Wednesday, 22 July. They’re back! After months of frustration among driving instructors and learner drivers, the […]
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Jun 20
Driving Licence Photocard Validity Extended for Motorists
The government has announced that driving licence photocard validity will be extended by 7 months for motorists whose licence expires between 1 February and 31 August 2020. This enables drivers to continue making necessary journeys without worrying about having to get a new photograph to renew their licence. Under normal circumstances, a driving licence photocard […]
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Jun 17
UK Driving Theory Test Doesn’t Prepare Country’s Learners for Motorway Life
The UK driving theory test and practical exam have been in the headlines recently following the announcement of a ‘makeover’. However, many of Britain’s learner drivers don’t think the theory test or practical exam do enough to prepare them, especially for motorway driving. Let’s find out why…
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Apr 17
New look UK driving test announced for 4 December 2017
With a new UK driving test confirmed from 4 December, 2017, Book Theory Test Today looks at what has changed on the new test and what those changes mean for learner drivers…
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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
How long before you get your theory test appointment?
If you’re thinking of making an online theory test booking, you’ll want to know how long it will take to get a theory test appointment after you’ve booked. Here’s what you need to know…
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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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Nov 15
What to expect when booking a theory test in Ireland – Part 1
Is the process for booking a theory test in Ireland different to the UK? Is the theory exam the same? In part one of this series, Book Theory Test Today provides some facts about the Irish driving theory test.
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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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Nov 15
A Book Theory Test Today guide to theory test apps – part four
With so many theory test apps now available, replacing the old-school CD roms and book resources, it’s difficult to know which will actually help you. Book Theory Test Today reviews some of the most popular theory test apps.
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Oct 15
Meet the 92-year-old learner driver ready to book a practical driving test
Say hello to Betty Jones, aged 92. She’s just started learning to drive and is determined to book a practical driving test and pass it!
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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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Oct 15
Making a theory test booking in Ireland? Then west is best
If you’re making a theory test booking in Ireland, or even your practical exam, then book it in the western part of the country, you stand more chance of passing…
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Sep 15
What is the cockpit drill? Part three
In part two, we covered the steering element of the cockpit drill routine. In part three, Book Theory Test Today guides you through the all-important seat belt checks.
