Thousands of learner drivers are adopting new methods to cheat on theory and practical driving tests in a major concern.

Offenders have been caught using Bluetooth headsets and impersonators in a bid to pass theory and practical tests.

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

Due in part to a schedule backlog of nearly six months, student drivers are doing whatever they can to ensure they pass.

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

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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 ...

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