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Parked driver looking frustrated with his head in his hands

How Many People Pass Their Practical Driving Test?

On average, 1.6 million people take the practical driving test in the UK every year. However, the pass rate is only around 43%. In real numbers, this means that around 688,000 people actually pass their practical driving test. This equates to a failure rate of about 57%, or around 912,000 people. Interestingly, the pass rate […]

Drunk driver waving at the camera with his window rolled down

Do I Have To Redo My Driving Test If I’m Banned?

The short answer is that it depends. If you are banned from driving for less than 56 days, this is known as a Short Period Disqualification (SPD), and you will usually not have to retake your test. If you receive a short-term ban, your licence will be stamped by the court and then returned to you. The stamp will […]