Driving theory test question

[earlydoors42]

I didn't take a driving theory test as I am really old so it wasn't invented yet!

For those who took it... Do you think it would be possible to pass it if you couldn't read or write at all? By guessing / luck?

Someone is claiming they can't read and write (learning difficulties), but they have a full driving licence. Could they have got special allowances made for their theory test? I am just trying to square it. It is for my job (sorry have to be vague).

Any ideas?

You can have the questions read to you - it’s on the website

There's support for people with dyslexia and other learning difficulties or disabilities www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/taking-theory-test-if-you-have-special-requirements#toc-2

I don't know but I would assume that someone might be allowed a reader for the test (or perhaps they have an audio version). Surely the DVLA website would say and you can check there?

Though if you can't read at all, how on earth do you read road signs??

On questioning, they said they do understand the symbols on road signs and speed limits. It was the person's mum who was talking about it and she said they passed the theory test "by luck". I wonder if she has forgotten they had a reader / other adjustment made maybe, if the driving test was a long time ago.

The hazard road signs are almost all pictorial, and triangular shaped. Stop is that weird hexagon shape and bold white stripe on red.

Yes, an illiterate driver would struggle with destination signs, but as for road safety aspect, probably not so much an issue, assuming they can memorise the numbers.