Driving expert Phil Gunney has explained how learner drivers can better prepare themselves for the test, and how to pass the first time. Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters A driving test instructor has shared his inside tips for those looking to pass their theory test with flying colours - and the best time to take it. New data has revealed that pass rates for the theory test differ between months.
The pass rate for driving theory tests in the UK has fallen from 65 percent in the 2007-2008 financial year, to just 44 percent by 2022-2023. August holds the second highest pass rate (49.28 percent) for a theory test, making it the month you could most likely pass, with April just taking the top spot by an extra 0.
72 per cent. Around 1.3 million people took their theory test in 2023, and a staggering 15 per cent admitted to ‘winging it’ on the day without any preparation .
As a result, the pass rate for driving theory tests in the UK has fallen. Experts at Yell have spoken to driving instructor Phil Gunney to reveal why so many are failing the test and how learners can better prepare for their theory to ensure they pass the first time in the month of August. The UK driving theory test is the second step towards gaining a full driving licence after applying for and receiving the provisional lic.