As the end to foreign language driving tests draws closer, Book Your Theory Test Today reviews the implications of such alterations. On the 7th April 2014 driving test candidates will no longer have the option to use foreign language voiceovers or interpreters to aid them on their practical driving test, although foreign language facilities will still […]
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Mar 14
How Is The Practical Driving Test Marked? Book Your Theory Test Today Explains
How the practical UK driving test is scored raises a number of queries from learner motorists. Book Your Theory Test Today clarifies the question of ‘how is the practical driving exam marked?’
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Feb 14
Learning To Drive Without A Qualified Instructor? Book Your Theory Test Today Offers Advice
If you plan to take driving lessons under the guidance of a friend or relative who is not a qualified instructor, there are some laws you need to be aware of, Book Your Theory Test Today reveals.
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Feb 14
Learner Drivers To Incur Higher Charges Book Your Theory Test Today Warns
In April 2014 the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) will merge with the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA), resulting in higher fees for learner motorists Book Your Theory Test Today reveals.
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Feb 14
Research Reveals Young Drivers’ Driving Skills Don’t Improve Until They Reach 25
New research conducted by car insurance specialists, Admiral, claims that new drivers do not reach driving maturity until 25-years-of-age. Book Your Theory Test Today Investigates the claims.
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Jan 14
How To Apply For Your Provisional Driving Licence | Book Your Theory Test Today
Book Your Theory Test Today understands that passing a driving theory test and then the practical driving test opens up a whole new world to new drivers. The freedom and independence that owning a motor vehicle brings is a great feeling.
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Jan 14
Foreign Language Driving Test to be Abolished by April 2014
Road Safety Minister, Robert Goodwill, has officially announced that driving test candidates will no longer have access to foreign language voiceovers and interpreters on their driving test, starting from April 7 2014, Book Theory Test Today can reveal.
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Dec 13
New Driving Test Rules for Motorcycles, Lorries and Buses to be Introduced for 2014
The Government has announced a number of ‘progressive’ changes to driving test rules for lorry, bus and coach drivers, as well as motorcyclists.
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Dec 13
Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) Bans ‘£31 for Unlimited Driving Tests Adverts’
The ASA has ordered a ban on a website advert claiming to offer unlimited UK driving theory tests for £31 after discovering that the company actually charged almost double the price.
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Dec 13
Foreign Language Driving Test to be Abolished by April 2014
Road Safety Minister, Robert Goodwill, has officially announced that driving test candidates will no longer have access to foreign language voiceovers and interpreters on their driving test, starting from April 7 2014.
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Nov 13
Government Considers Raising Driving Test Age for Teenagers
It has been announced that the Government is giving serious thought to raising the age at which teenage leaner drivers can take their practical driving test.
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Nov 13
Young Learner Driver Emerges Unscathed From Hit & Run Collision During Driving Test
A young, female learner motorist has survived a hit-and-run collision after her vehicle was ploughed into by another car, which fled the scene.
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Nov 13
Illegal Immigrants To Be Denied Driving Licences
New laws will prevent illegal immigrants taking to Britain’s roads it has been announced. The new legislation will be introduced as part of the Coalition’s UK Immigration Bill in attempt to prevent people, who have no right to be in the UK, from accessing a UK driving licence.
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Nov 13
DSA Reveals that Twice As Many Women Fail Practical Driving Test Due to Bad Parking
New data released by the DSA is likely to cause a stir among the sexes as it reveals that double the amount of female drivers fail their driving test due to bad parking, compared with male drivers.
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Oct 13
Next Steps After Passing Your Driving Test – A BookTheoryTestToday.com Practical Guide
Passing your driving test is a joyous occasion and a life changing moment as it delivers a new level of independence. However, passing your driving test is only the beginning. Becoming a responsible and safe driver presents a new challenge.
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Sep 13
One in Three Young Drivers Fear Driving Alone Shortly After Passing Test
New research has revealed that one in three young drivers feel ‘unprepared’ when taking to Britain’s roads shortly after passing their test, Book Theory Test Today understands.
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Sep 13
Driving Theory Test and Practical Test Cheats on the Increase
The DSA has launched a campaign to unmask driving theory and practical test cheats amid the increasing number of people ‘representing’ test applicants fraudulently.
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Aug 13
Scandal on Britain’s Roads as EU Nationals Get UK Driving Licences Without Taking UK Driving Test
It’s estimated that over 500,000 EU nationals in Britain have obtained a UK driving licence without having to undergo the UK driving test.
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Aug 13
Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, Named as Town With Lowest Pass Rate for Learner Drivers
Heckmondwike, little known to most people in Britain however, all that has changed as it made national news for having the nation’s worst learner drivers.
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Jul 13
BookTheoryTestToday.com | DSA Reveals Top Ten Factors for Practical Driving Test Failures 2012/13
New data released by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) reveals that the pass rate for the practical driving test is less than 50%. The official pass rate percentage is 47.1%, which is slightly up on 2011/12 when the percentage pass rate was 46.9%.
