Posted 30 Apr 2009
The Department for Transport has denied driving tests are too easy following news the number of learner drivers taking it without being able to speak English has increased by almost half in three years.
Figures revealed to the cross party group on Balanced Migration show additional language assistance was provided in 863,783 theory tests in the last five years for people who needed help in understanding simple English, reports the Telegraph.
Department for Transport statistics show more than 200,000 people had a voiceover provided when taking their driving theory test in 2007 to 2008 alone.
The news may interest people hunting for TEFL jobs in the country.
However, a Department for Transport spokeswoman denies language barriers jeopardise the relevance of a driving test.
She told the newspaper: "The detailed questions in the test can be translated into other languages to ensure everyone is tested fairly but all candidates are required to demonstrate the same level of knowledge and skill to pass the test."
In related news, a Scottish bus driver recently picked up a prestigious award for initiating classes for Polish colleagues on how to understand Glaswegian slang.
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