Triple Crown winner Luke Littler has encountered another setback in his quest to obtain a driving licence, failing his theory test for the fifth consecutive time.
The 18-year-old, who recently claimed victory at the World Matchplay and holds the distinction of being darts' youngest Triple Crown champion, fell short of the required standards in his latest attempt.
His performance showed mixed results, with 41 out of 50 correct answers in the multiple choice section and 44 out of 75 in hazard perception. Both scores failed to meet the necessary thresholds for passing.
The young sportsman, who received an MBE last month, has been documenting his struggles with the theory test on social media, where he acknowledged this latest unsuccessful attempt.
Luke Littler took too Instagram to show fans he failed for the fifth time
|Whilst his hazard perception performance demonstrated progress from his previous attempt two weeks earlier, rising from 41 to the necessary 44 marks out of 75, his multiple choice results deteriorated.
The score dropped from a passing 45 out of 50 to just 41, preventing him from achieving an overall pass.
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The teenager shared his disappointment on social media, posting his test results with the message: "5th time and counting..."
His ongoing difficulties with the theory test have become a source of amusement amongst his friends.
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Luke Littler beat James Wade last weekend to win the World Matchplay and secure the Triple Crown
| GETTYDuring a recent Celebrity Gogglebox appearance, streamer Morgan Burtwistle, known as AngryGinge, couldn't resist highlighting the irony of Littler's situation whilst surrounded by his impressive trophy collection.
When Burtwistle enquired about the items displayed behind them, Littler responded: "What haven't we got?"
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The streamer then delivered a playful jab at his companion, remarking: "You can do all this, but you can't pass your driving theory."
The exchange highlighted the peculiar contrast between Littler's extraordinary success in professional darts and his persistent struggles with a test that thousands of British teenagers pass each year.
Angry Ginge made jokes about Luke Littler's struggles with his theory test
| PADespite his ability to perform under intense pressure at major tournaments and secure lucrative sponsorship agreements, the relatively straightforward driving theory examination continues to elude him.
His repeated failures have transformed what should be a routine milestone into an ongoing saga that has captured public attention and provided entertainment for his peers.