Summary
Cheating during driving tests in England, Scotland, and Wales increased by nearly 50% last year, with over 1,100 cases involving Bluetooth devices. The shortage of available driving tests and improved detection methods are believed to have contributed to this rise in cheating incidents.
Key Facts
- Cheating cases during driving tests rose by nearly 50% last year in England, Scotland, and Wales.
- More than 1,100 cheating attempts involved Bluetooth headsets.
- Nearly 100 people were prosecuted for cheating or impersonating test candidates.
- A total of 2,844 cheating attempts were reported in the year up to September 2025.
- The DVSA has taken steps to prevent fraud, such as checking candidate's ID and ensuring their pockets are empty.
- The shortage of driving test slots is believed to contribute to the increase in cheating cases.
- Impersonators can face various punishments, including driving bans and prison sentences.
