More than 200 people have failed their theory test more than 40 times, according official figures A learner driver has failed their theory test 128 times, according to a new report. The candidate would have spent about £3,000, findings released by the AA ...

Whether it's the practical exam in the car or the theory-based one at a desk, taking your driving test can be stressful. Failing on the first attempt certainly isn't unusual. However, according to a report by the BBC, one British student driver has failed ...

Drivers on learner permits for longer than four years will have to take a driving test before they can renew their permit under new regulations. The move will close a loophole which allows learners to drive indefinitely without ever having to sit a test.

I’m a learner driver, what do I need to know? Any learner driver who has had a car permit for four years will need to take a driving test before renewing their permit. For most learners, this will be for their third permit. The rule aims to close an 11 ...

New measures are being introduced to help cut down the waiting times for learner drivers keen to take their driving test. As it stands in spring 2025, the average wait time is around 22 weeks due to a significant backlog, with some centres experiencing ...

New measures are being introduced to help cut down the waiting times for learner drivers keen to take their driving test. As it stands in spring 2025, the average wait time is around 22 weeks due to a significant backlog, with some centres experiencing ...

Taking out learner drive insurance allows you to practise behind the wheel of someone else’s car. Here’s all you need to know about being covered when you have a provisional licence, including how to find cheap learner driver insurance that suits you.

After four learner permits, a learner driver will be required to restart the driving test process. This means they will require a new theory test, 12 lessons and a practical driving test. Drivers on learner permits for more than four years will have to ...

Learning to drive can be exciting – but also expensive. And it’s not just the price of the lessons you need to think about. If you’re learning or practising in someone else’s car you’re likely to need insurance. This depends on how you’re learning.