Northern Ireland’s Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) has announced extra driving test slots to replace appointments cancelled amid the country’s latest coronavirus lockdown. Replacement test slots have now been organised for February, March, and April 2021. Here’s what we know… Driving test candidates who booked an appointment between 28 December 2020 and 6 February 2021 […]
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Dec 20
Driving Tests in Tier 2 and Tier 3 Regions: Are They Allowed?
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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Nov 20
Driving Test Changes Planned to Reduce Young Driver Deaths
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
Driving Test Cancellations Announced in Northern Ireland
If you had a driving test booked in Northern Ireland, it might be cancelled. It’s been brought to our attention that there have been nearly 1,000 driving test cancellations in Northern Ireland after coronavirus restrictions were further extended. Here’s what we know…
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Oct 20
Is Your Theory Test Certificate Expiring? Act Now to Avoid a Resit
Have you checked the expiration date on your theory test certificate? According to parliamentary under-secretary for the Department for Transport, Rachel Maclean, 118,000 theory test certificates expired in the six months to September. If you’re theory test certificate is expiring soon, you need to act now!
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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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Sep 20
Beware New Driving Licence Scam
Book Theory Test Today has learnt of a new driving licence scam sweeping across social media. Fake DVLA documents, including photocard licences, theory test and practical driving test certificates are being sold for up to £600, with scammers saying that buyers won’t need to sit a driving test to get behind the wheel. The fraudsters […]
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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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Sep 20
UK Driving Test Booking Services Closed by DVSA
We’ve received news that the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has closed its driving test booking services until Monday, 7 September. According to the gov.uk website, there are currently no more driving test appointments available. Here’s what we know… Driving test booking services were reopened on 1 September. However, it was soon taken offline […]
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Aug 20
What is the Best Time Slot to Pass a Driving Test?
With coronavirus forcing nearly 500,000 driving tests to be cancelled or rescheduled, many will be eager to pass their test now that practical exams have resumed. According to a new poll conducted by greeting card company thortful.com, there are best times and days to pass a driving test.
