\n\tDid you know? Failed theory tests have cost learner drivers more than £100 million over the last five years, according to recent new research – that’s £20 million a year. However, thanks to Book Theory Test Today’s pass protection scheme, you could save yourself up to £70 if you fail your theory test.<\/p>\n
\n\tSince 2013, a total of 8,054,178 driving theory tests have been taken across the UK. However, 4,030,170 resulted in failure. As a result of those failures, and with the theory test costing £23 a time, the government has pocketed a whopping £103,795,860 from learner drivers having to resit their driving theory exam.<\/p>\n
\n\tWhy are Theory Test Failure Rates so High?<\/strong><\/p>\n \n\tAccording to the new research, 60% of learner drivers failing their theory test revised for less than five hours when preparing for their exam. Meanwhile, a worrying 40% of learners only purchased a theory test revision <\/strong><\/a>aid within two weeks of their exam.<\/p>\n \n\tExperts say that if learners spent more time practising, the pass rate would be higher.<\/p>\n \n\tManaging director at Focus Multimedia, Craig Johnson, said: “With the current pass rate for the theory test sitting at 48.7%, we believe that with the five or more hours’ worth of preparation and revision, learners can expect to achieve a first time pass.”<\/p>\n \n\t“With the cost of the test currently standing at £23, combined with a lengthy waiting time, it is vital that learners have access to the tools they need to pass first time,” Mr Johnson added.<\/p>\n \n\tMeanwhile, Road Safety GB’s director of communications, Steve Horton, said: “I’m sure many learner drivers may take it for granted that they know the basic rules of the road, so preparing for their theory test probably takes a back seat to the practical side of driving<\/strong><\/a> tuition.”<\/p>\n \n\t“However, the theory test is a vital part of getting a driving licence and has been in place for over 20 years to support new drivers in becoming licenced and adjusting to their new status as ‘qualified driver’, Mr Horton added.<\/p>\n