The increasing number of theory test cheats continues to be a problem at test centres across the UK. In the latest act of deceit, a 39-year-old man is arrested for using a Bluetooth earpiece to contact a friend.
Here at Book Theory Test Today we understand the stresses and pressure that come with taking and attempting to pass a theory test. However, we do not recommend that you attempt to cheat on the exam. After all, as one unlucky candidate discovered, the consequences are severe.
The incident involving the candidate occurred during a driving theory test at Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester. Staff at the theory test centre identified that the man was using an earpiece when it fell to the floor.
Communicating via a hidden mobile phone, the theory test candidate had been relaying questions to a friend and receiving the answers. It was discovered that the ‘friend’ was consulting the Highway Code to give the candidate the correct answer.
It’s believed that the man was over half way through the 50-question theory test when the Bluetooth device inadvertently fell to the floor. Staff clocked the device and quickly suspended the theory test.
They then called police who promptly appeared to arrest the man. He was quizzed by police and confessed to trying to cheat during the theory test and accepted a police caution for carrying an item for the purposes of fraud.
Under current legislation the man from Birmingham – who had no prior convictions – potentially faced a maximum 26 week prison sentence for the offence.
A tweet from the Greater Manchester City Police Centre read: ‘Odd arrest – man sits written driving test with earpiece which allows him to ‘phone a friend.’ Worst thing was, he failed the test.’
In a statement from Inspector Phil Spurgeon, he said: “His was an audacious attempt to cheat on the driving theory test by using an earpiece to receive the correct answers. However, thanks to the vigilance of staff who saw the device fall on the floor, this man was caught red-handed and has subsequently received a police caution.
He added: “He failed the theory test because he did not complete the exam which was immediately cancelled. Obviously it was not a particularly sophisticated method of cheating but it should send out a message to anyone considering this that they will be caught and punished.â€
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), which conducts the theory test, did not comment on the incident. Attempts to stamp out such situations are known to be high on the agenda of the DVSA, but the increase in the number of incidents involving cheating will be of concern to the agency.
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