Overview
- DVSA data show one learner passed the theory test on the 75th attempt after paying £1,725 in fees.
- Another candidate has taken the theory test 128 times without success, spending £2,944.
- Pass rates in 2024/25 were 44.9% for the theory test and 48.7% for the practical test.
- The highest number of practical attempts before passing last year was 21, costing £1,302 to £1,575, and two people have failed 37 times.
- Officials urge learners to book practical tests only when confident, with AA Driving School recommending revision and instructor-led mock tests.