UK driving test cheating rose 47% in year to Sept 2025, with 2,844 cases, mostly due to tech aids and impersonation.

Driving test cheat attempts in Britain rose 47% to 2,844 cases in the year to September 2025, according to DVSA data. Technology-assisted cheating, including hidden earpieces linked to phones, accounted for 1,113 incidents, while impersonation in theory and practical tests occurred in 1,084 and 647 cases. The increase is linked to both more cheating and improved detection, amid growing test backlogs with average wait times reaching 22 weeks. The DVSA used ID checks, searches, and intelligence to detect fraud, resulting in 96 prosecutions, including prison sentences and fines. Experts warn that some cheaters may have passed undetected, posing safety risks.