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A learner driver spent more than £1,700 on the driver theory test after failing 74 times.

Each sitting costs £23, meaning the candidate who finally passed on their 75th attempt last year spent a total of £1,725.

AA Driving School, which obtained the statistics, said it is "easy to underestimate" the level of knowledge required to pass the exam.

The new figures also revealed that another learner has taken the test 128 times without success, at a cost of £2,944.

The theory test evaluates knowledge and understanding of road rules and safe driving practices through multiple-choice questions.

It also judges a candidate's ability to assess danger via hazard perception videos.

Learners must pass the test before they can book a practical exam.

The highest number of attempts at t

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