Almost half of drivers would fail theory test re-take - MoneySuperMarket

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Thanks for reading my email, I thought I'd get in touch as we've been working on something I thought you might find of interest.

As the theory test turns 20 this year and Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) looks to revamp he requirements to gain a driving licence we decided to create a bespoke online theory test<https://www.moneysupermarket.com/car-insurance/driving-theory-test/>, based on the official DVSA version. In the last 2 weeks our test has been taken by more than 30,000 people on MoneySuperMarket's site with some really interesting results, including:

Â·         Nearly half (41 per cent) of British drivers would fail their theory test if they had to re-take it after passing their driving test

Â·         Only 10 per cent of participants secured top marks, while a fifth (20 per cent) missed out marginally on the 86% score required to pass
The full release can be found below highlighting all the information and you can give the test a try here: https://www.moneysupermarket.com/car-insurance/driving-theory-test/

Any questions at all I'm happy to help.

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SECOND TIME UNLUCKY - ALMOST HALF OF DRIVERS WOULD FAIL THEORY TEST RE-TAKE

Â·         With 2016 marking the 20th anniversary of the driving theory test, MoneySuperMarket reveals huge gaps in licence-holders' knowledge

Â·         Just one in 10 UK drivers would get top marks in their theory test if they re-took it today

Nearly half (41 per cent) of British drivers would fail their theory test if they had to re-take it after passing their driving test, according to new insight from MoneySuperMarket.

MoneySuperMarket has created a bespoke online theory test<https://www.moneysupermarket.com/car-insurance/driving-theory-test/>, based on the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency's (DVSA) official version, which has been taken by more than 30,000[1] people on MoneySuperMarket's site in the last 2 weeks.

Analysis of the results reveals a staggering 41 per cent of drivers would fail their test if they had to re-take it today. Only 10 per cent of participants secured top marks, while a fifth (20 per cent) missed out marginally on the 86% score required to pass, scoring 12 out of 15.

Dan Plant, consumer affairs expert at MoneySuperMarket, said: "Once learners pass their driving theory test - which is 20 years old this year - and then pass the practical test, they are understandably keen to rip up their L-plates and get behind the wheel. However, it seems many who've passed forget what they've learnt once they're in the driving seat.

"Not understanding the rules of the road can be hazardous, as well as costly. For example, not abiding by speeding laws can put yourself and other drivers in danger, while also resulting in steep fines and points on your licence if you're caught.

"During the tests, we also took the opportunity to ask about another habit drivers are guilty of falling into - the car insurance auto-renewal trap. This invidious insurance company tactic rips off drivers to the tune of a staggering Â£1.3billion annually, by slipping through price increases for existing customers at renewal.
"This sum is way beyond what drivers actually think it is, with 77 per cent of those who took the MoneySuperMarket test underestimating the cost. Nearly half (43 per cent) of those we surveyed thought auto-renewal only costs the UK Â£2.1million a year.

"There are savings of up to Â£251 to be made by shopping around and switching providers when your car insurance policy is up for renewal, rather than letting insurers get away with auto-renewal rip-offs."

Would you pass your driving theory test now? Find out now at: https://www.moneysupermarket.com/car-insurance/driving-theory-test/
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Notes to editors:

1 30,574 respondents completed the MoneySuperMarket test from 3/8/16 to 14/8/16

2 According to MoneySuperMarket Consumer Intelligence in March 2016, 51% of customers could save up to Â£251 on their motor insurance.


Find more information here: http://www.moneysupermarket.com/car-insurance/blog/driving-theory-test-turns-20/

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[1] 30,574 respondents completed the MoneySuperMarket test from 3.8.16 to 14.8.16

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