UK driver fails theory test 110 times

A British woman holds the record for failing the practical element of her driving test. She finally passed on her 24th attempt.

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Wannabe drivers in Britain are failing their theory tests scores of times with one woman being unable to pass a record 110 times.

The woman has the biggest number of failures under her belt, but is followed by many more including a 30-year-old man who has had 86 unsuccessful attempts.

A 41-year-old learner eventually passed on his 80th try but a 27-year-old man has still not managed to get enough answers right after 64 attempts.

Those wanting to drive a car or ride a motorcycle must pass the driving theory test before booking their practical exam - which is itself hard to get through.

The theory test has two parts - one made up of multiple choice questions with the other a hazard perception section.

At STG31 ($A56) a time, undergoing multiple attempts does not come cheap.

The figures were published on the Mail Online following a Freedom of Information request to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

Last week it emerged that a 24-year-old woman holds the record for failing the practical part of her test the most times.

She finally passed after her 24th attempt and was one of eight Britons to have racked up at least 20 tests by the end of last year, according to figures obtained from the DVSA by the Press Association.


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