Darts champion Luke Littler passes practical driving test first time

Luke Littler, the 18-year-old darts world champion, said on Monday that he passed his practical driving test at the first attempt, posting a photo of his certificate on social media and celebrating a faultless result. Littler wrote in the caption, "Get innnn first time and 0 minors," after completing the practical exam following a prolonged struggle with the written element.

Littler failed the driving theory exam multiple times before finally passing, a difficulty he acknowledged publicly. He had previously said he planned to learn to drive in his twenties but accelerated those plans amid a busy schedule of tournaments. He also revealed he had already bought a car but had been waiting to complete his tests before using it.

The teenager has in recent months emerged as one of darts' most prominent figures, winning the World Championship and other major events. He has spoken before about using some of his prize money to buy a Mercedes A-Class, a model that starts at about 30,000 pounds. On several occasions he described the A-Class as his preferred small car, saying, "I've always loved a Mercedes A-Class. Just a small car," and adding, "What model? No idea. Just an A-Class. I don't...