{"id":453,"date":"2014-04-25T20:44:18","date_gmt":"2014-04-25T20:44:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.booktheorytesttoday.com\/?p=453"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2014-04-19T20:45:38","slug":"cost-theory-test-reduced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theorytestcentres.co.uk\/blog\/cost-theory-test-reduced\/","title":{"rendered":"Cost Of Theory Test To Be Reduced"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><i>Book Theory Test Today<\/i><\/b><i> blogger reveals how learner motorists will save around \u00c2\u00a3100 million over the next nine years. <!--more--><\/i><\/p>\n<p>Motorists learning to drive could be boosted by plans to reduce the cost of the <b>driving theory test<\/b>. An announcement was recently made by Transport Minister, Stephen Hammond, unveiling the plans to cut the cost of the <b>theory test<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>The proposal, which is contained in a public consultation on alterations to <b>theory test fees,<\/b> looks set to save learner drivers an estimated \u00c2\u00a3100 million over the course of nine years.<\/p>\n<p>Should the plans be implemented the cost of the <b>driving theory test<\/b> in Britain would be reduced by \u00c2\u00a36 in October 2014. The current cost of a <b>theory test<\/b> is \u00c2\u00a331 and, with the reduction, will drop to \u00c2\u00a325.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, there are plans to reduce the cost of the <b>theory test<\/b> by another \u00c2\u00a32 in October 2015, bringing the price down to just \u00c2\u00a323.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement from Stephen Hammond, he said: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153We are determined to keep motoring costs down, so we want to make sure <b>theory tests <\/b>offer the best value for money while continuing to meet rigorous standards.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n<p>He added: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153The <b>theory test<\/b> plays a vital role in making sure that new drivers know the Highway Code and the rules of the road and this announcement shows we are determined to provide cost-effective services that keep our roads among the safest in the world.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n<p>In a statement from Alistair Peoples, Chief Executive of the newly formed DVSA, he said: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153By agreeing new contract arrangements for the delivery of <b>theory tests<\/b>, we have secured significant cost savings, and it is right that we pass these savings on to our customers.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n<p>He added: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153We want to make sure that we continue to keep pace with customers\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 needs and deliver services in a way which is both convenient and cost effective.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n<p>The recently launched consultation also reveals plans to reduce the cost of the <b>motorcycle theory test, bus theory test and lorry theory test.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Book Theory Test Today<\/b> understands that the consultation is expected to close on the 15<sup>th<\/sup> May. Those interested in viewing the consultation can do so via GOV.UK<\/p>\n<p>The <b>Book Theory Test Today<\/b> blogger writes: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153The reduction in price of the <b>theory test <\/b>is great news for motorists. With the cost of learning to drive escalating in recent years, it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s great to see some respite for learner drivers, particularly younger motorists.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n<p><b>Book Your Theory Test Online<\/b> offers an intermediary service assisting clients with booking a<b> UK theory test<\/b>, or practical test, at test centres across the nation. The service also supplies resources to help you prepare for your <b>theory test<\/b> \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Ready to take your <b>theory test<\/b>? <b>Book your theory test online <\/b>today&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Book Theory Test Today blogger reveals how learner motorists will save around \u00c2\u00a3100 million over the next nine years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2,77],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v15.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Cost Of Theory Test To Be Reduced | Book Theory Test Today Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Book Theory Test Today blogger reveals how learner motorists will save around \u00c2\u00a3100 million over the next nine years. 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