Experts blamed persistently long waits for practical tests while the DVSA blamed better detection.

The number of learner drivers caught cheating in their driving tests has skyrocketed in the UK as candidates face long waiting times.

Driving test cheat attempts soar 47% in a year - The DVSA attributed the increase in recorded cases to a combination of more cheating and better detection.

Thousands of people were caught trying to cheat on their driving tests last year, the DVSA says - with a hidden Bluetooth earpiece being one of the most popular methods ...

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 ...

Surge in learners trying to cheat in driving tests - Cheating methods include using wireless earphones connected to a hidden phone and hiring impersonators ...

Attempts to cheat driving tests in Britain increased by 47% in a year, an investigation has found, sparking concerns about road safety. Driving tests across Britain are being undermined by a rise in ...

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