Driving theory test cheats are using Bluetooth earpieces and hidden phones to pass — and after my recent nightmare, I’m not surprised

• The number of candidates caught cheating in driving tests has risen sharply in the UK
• Examples include some caught using Bluetooth headsets connected to hidden phones
• It comes as learners face a huge driving test backlog that results in long waiting times

The number of learner drivers caught cheating in their driving tests has skyrocketed in the UK, rising by almost 50% last year with many relying on the use of hidden phones and Bluetooth headsets.

The data comes from a freedom of information request by PA Media (via the BBC) and reveals that 2,844 attempts to cheat were discovered during driving tests in the year to September 2025. This is a substantial 47% increase compared to the previous twelves months, with over a third of cases using some form of technology.

This included candidates that were busted with a Bluetooth earpiece connected to ...