Luke Littler may be darts’ world champion at the age of 18 – but the Highway Code is proving a far tougher foe to master. The teenage sensation has failed his driving theory test for a fourth time. Littler has driven darts to a new level following his emergence on to the world scene 18 months ago, but he will not be getting behind the wheel any time soon. That’s because ‘The Nuke’ has unfortunately suffered more misery in the exam room.
Littler revealed he had failed his theory test – a requirement before anyone can take a practical exam – for a fourth time on Wednesday. Taking to Instagram Littler showed off his latest failure, with the top of the letter reading: “I’m sorry to tell you that you failed your car theory test.”
He scored 45 out of 50 on the multiple choice section, which was enough to pass, but only scored 41 out of 75 on the hazard perception, two short of the required mark.
He posted a picture of his exam report on his Instagram story, with the caption “4th time and counting” accompanied by a ‘green feeling unwell’ emoji.
Littler, who became an MBE last month, was recently teased by pal AngryGinge on live TV for being unable to pass his theory. During their Celebrity Gogglebox appearance, he referenced Littler’s trophy collection – before declaring: “You can do all this, but you can’t pass your driving theory!”
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Littler, who was a World Championship finalist before he was even old enough to take driving lessons, will have to quickly put his disappointment behind him as he prepares for the World Matchplay, which starts in Blackpool this weekend.
Littler, chasing the title for the first time, takes on Ryan Searle in the first round on Sunday.
Littler has won two World Series of Darts titles, 13 PDC titles and five major titles, as well as being crowned the youngest player to hit a televised nine-dart finish.