When it comes to booking your theory test or practical test, most of us just lazily type “book theory test” onto Google and click on the first result assuming it is the official website. A lot of pupils end up clicking on paid advert from third party websites where you pay an additional fee for using their service. Some of the websites are really taking advantage of vulnerable pupils and using different ways to scam them.
One of the websites Book-theory-test-online dot co dot uk was fined £85000 for scamming people with their so called “Pass Protection Guarantee Scheme” and premium number hotline. If you paid for their pass protection guarantee, they promised to pay for a second test if you fail the first one. But the small print revealed that they’d only pay for your re-sit if you failed the multiple choice part with a score of 42 out of 50 (bear in mind, the pass mark is 43!). Another company Book Your Theory Test Limited offers the same free resit, and guess what, they’d also only pay for your resit if you fail with a score of 42!
Some companies also use premium rate phone number where people could call in and book their test, and most people spent over £50 on those phone calls! Many of the victims were under the impression that they were calling the official DVSA contact number!
You really don’t need to pay a third party website to book your theory test. The DVSA website is really straight forward and you can book directly with them by clicking on this link. I really hope this blog helps!
ps. If you are booking your practical test, use this link instead.