With the UK returning to a tiered system as lockdown restrictions are lifted on 2 December, you might be wondering if lessons and driving tests in Tier 2 and Tier 3 regions are allowed. Driving lessons and tests were once again suspended in the month-long lockdown. Here’s what we know…
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Sep 20
UK Driving Lessons Surge as Learner Drivers Try to Catch Up
As learner drivers look to secure limited appointments for driving theory tests and practical exams, the number of UK driving lessons has surged. With a new look theory test now launched and practical exams limited, more learner drivers are taking to the road more frequently to brush up on their skills. Why are UK Driving […]
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Aug 20
UK Faces Driving Instructor Shortage
The UK could be in the grip of a driving instructor shortage in the second half of 2020 and the foreseeable future. While many learner drivers are back on the road taking lessons as coronavirus lockdown measures ease, some 210,000 driving tests were cancelled or delayed because of the pandemic. 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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Apr 20
Driving Lessons and the Coronavirus Lockdown | Some Advice
Driving hasn’t been completely banned under coronavirus lockdown measures. So, does this mean you can still take driving lessons? Based on government guidelines, we would recommend not taking driving lessons during this time, to avoid endangering yourselves and others.
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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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Dec 15
Driving test failures resulting in learner drivers attacking examiners
Reports have emerged of driving test failures resulting in learner drivers attacking examiners. If your driving test is unsuccessful don’t lash out.
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Dec 15
Can you learn to drive before booking a theory test online?
Book Theory Test Today answers commonly asked questions about the rules for booking a theory test online.
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Nov 15
Driving theory test success for teen thrown out of her last exam
Remember Lowri Jones? The diabetic teenager left humiliated after being thrown out of her last driving theory test? Well, she has stuck it to the system by returning to the same theory test centre and passing with flying colours.
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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!
