With driving test waiting times hitting three months in Oswestry, North Shropshire MP Owen Paterson has promised to meet driving instructors to aid their fight to reduce waiting times in the town. What, if anything, is Paterson going to do? Branded an ‘outstation’, Oswestry’s driving test centre is notorious for keeping learner drivers waiting when […]
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Jan 18
Driving theory test centre slammed for lack of wheelchair access
In the 21st Century, you’d expect that access to a building for a disabled person would be the norm. However, it would appear that the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) hasn’t got the memo, after concerns were raised about a lack of wheelchair access at the Haverfordwest driving theory test centre… What’s the story […]
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Nov 17
Eight driving theory test questions catching even the most experienced motorists out
It’s no secret that when asked if they think they would pass the driving theory test in its current form, many experienced motorists say ‘no’. Now, a new survey by insurance firm Aviva, has revealed the eight most common theory test questions that experienced motorists who took their exams years ago, get wrong… Aviva insurance […]
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Nov 17
Warning: Driving Test Examiners to Strike on 4 December, 2017
It’s come to our attention that driving test examiners across the UK are set to stage a two-day strike, coinciding with the launch of the new look driving test on 4 December, 2017. We understand that 2,000 examiners will participate in the walkout, potentially affecting ‘thousands of driving tests.’ Driving test examiners look set to […]
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Oct 17
Things That Arent on the UK Driving Test But Should Be | Part 2
Following on from part one of things that should be on the UK driving test, but aren’t, part two explores why another theory test is needed, how to pull up to a ticket machine, how to fuel a car and coping with shock. Strap yourselves in for some more humorous anecdotes… If you haven’t heard, […]
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Oct 17
Driving test crashes soar
Damning new evidence released by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) shows that driving test crashes among rookie motorists is increasing. Is poor theory test preparation to blame? Is it terrible driving tuition? Are learner drivers just unlucky? Let’s find out… 510 driving test crashes occurred in 2016 according to the latest DVSA statistics, […]
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Sep 17
7 of the funniest excuses for failing the UK driving test
Passing the practical UK driving test isn’t easy, which is why approximately 50 per cent of learners fail the exam every year. However, some of the excuses given for failing the test range from the utterly hilarious to the downright bizarre. Book Theory Test Today has scoured social media to find 7 of the best… […]
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Sep 17
Three month driving test wait for Shropshire learners
Three month driving test wait for Shropshire learners Driving test waiting times are hitting the headlines in regional newspapers up and down Britain, again. Learner drivers in Shropshire are the latest to be left frustrated by driving test wait times as the DVSA battles against massive backlogs and a shortage of examiners. Book Theory Test […]
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Jul 17
West Midlands Driving Test
West Midlands Driving test rates have plummeted making the region one of the hardest places to land a licence. It’s time to change that… New Data Sees West Midlands Driving Test Pass Rates Plummet West Midlands driving test pass rates have plummeted according to the latest data released by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency […]
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May 16
Online theory test booking for Kings Lynn theory test centre
Want to make an online theory test booking for Kings Lynn theory test centre? Welcome to the latest blog edition in the series, covering every UK theory test centre from A-Y including directions & current pass rates. Next up, Kings Lynn.
