UK Learner Driver Sets Record with 60th Attempt at Theory Test

The pass rate for theory tests has dropped significantly, reflecting the increasing difficulty of the exam.

A learner driver in the UK passed the theory test on their 60th attempt, spending £1,380 and around 60 hours on the process.
The test centre in Redditch, Worcestershire, confirmed the record for the most attempts made by any individual in the UK.
Other learners have also required dozens of attempts to pass, including someone who failed 57 times in Hull, East Yorkshire, and another who failed 55 times in Guildford, Surrey.
The pass rate for theory tests has fallen from 65% in the 2007/08 financial year to 44% in 2022/23.
Learners must pass the theory test before they can book a practical driving test in the UK, and each theory test attempt costs £23 and takes about an hour.