Ex-Top Gear host James May fails driving test retake – here’s why

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJames May, the former Top Gear host, failed a modern driving test despite being a licensed driver for 46 yearsJames May, the former Top Gear host, failed a modern driving test despite being a licensed driver for 46 years. May, 63, undertook the test to compare it with the one he passed in 1980 and documented the experience on his YouTube channel, James May’s Planet Gin. His failure was attributed to speeding twice during the test, driving at 46mph in a 40mph zone and 33mph in a 30mph zone, as seen in the video. May admitted his lack of preparation for the test, saying: “I haven’t revised for it. I haven’t learnt anything about it. I’m just going to do it and see if I can pass.”Despite his extensive motoring experience, May took the news of his failure amiably, telling viewers: “Do as I say, not as I do.”In fullTop Gear star James May fails driving test retake, 46 years after passingThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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