TWO people took their driving test for the SIXTEENTH time last year - and one still failed.

New figures show that almost 800 learner drivers sat it for the TENTH time.

And only 236 of those managed to pass. Not sure who is teaching these pupils, but here at m & m driving school surrey we had a 94% first time pass rate last year. So if you want to start your redhill driving lessons & pass first time then contact us.

The Driving Standards Agency says fewer than half pass at the first go. A quarter succeed on their second try.

About 1.75million driving tests were taken last year. But only 800,000 were successful, according to a Sun Freedom of Information request.

Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne claimed he passed on his 19th attempt after failing because he reeked of booze.

Many of the failures may have skimped on proper professional instruction.

The AA's Simon Douglas said: "Those who learn with friends or relatives see their L-test success rate plummet."

The DSA says it takes about 45 hours of professional training and 22 hours' private practice to pass.