UK’s driving test is so brutal, learners are hiring body doubles to pass

Bluetooth earpieces, lookalikes and desperate learners facing long waits for test dates reveal a broken system ...

Driving test cheating has skyrocketed almost 50% with offenders using everything from hidden phones to Bluetooth headsets — and after learning to drive myself I can see why

The number of learner drivers caught cheating in their driving tests has skyrocketed in the UK as candidates face long waiting times.
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DVSA outlines 3 UK driving test changes for learner drivers coming in spring 2026

Are you a learner driver? The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has outlined three changes to booking driving tests coming in spring 2026 ...

DVSA's '45 hour' message to all learner drivers in the UK

"Remember, research shows that, on average, it takes people 45 hours of driving lessons with a driving instructor plus 22 hours of private practice to pass their test. So, if you’re thinking of ...

UK driving rule changes in 2026 include digital licences, test changes and two updates already here

The Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate, launched in January 2024, sets targets requiring 80% of new cars and 70% of new vans sold ...

Older motorists face new driving test in 2026 under new Labour rules

As well as tightened alcohol limits and penalty points for passengers not wearing seatbelts, the plans are set to include a new test for all drivers over the age of 70. They will be required to have ...

Major driving test changes for 2026

New rules will come into force across England, Scotland and Wales ...
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Driving test cheating explodes with impersonators, hidden phones and bluetooth headsets employed

In total, 96 people were prosecuted for either impersonating someone in an exam or trying to cheat. A court heard in June 2025 that a man had impersonated other learner drivers as many as 12 times at ...