Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler has hit a minor roadblock in his off-the-oche life – failing his driving test. The 17-year-old, who took the sporting world by storm with his incredible performances, couldn't quite replicate his darting precision behind the wheel.
Littler, who became the youngest ever PDC World Darts Championship finalist earlier this year, reportedly struggled with some manoeuvres during his practical test. While he's shown nerves of steel in high-pressure darts matches, the pressure of the driving test proved a different challenge altogether.
Not the First Setback for the Young Star
This isn't the first time Littler has faced disappointment in recent months. After his fairytale run at Alexandra Palace, he's experienced both the highs and lows that come with sudden fame. However, true to his resilient nature, Littler is already planning to retake the test.
"Everyone fails at something," a source close to the player commented. "Luke's taking it in his stride – he'll be back practicing his parallel parking as soon as he can."
Fans Rally Behind Their Hero
The darts community has been quick to offer support to their young star. Social media has been flooded with messages of encouragement, with many fans sharing their own driving test failure stories.
One supporter tweeted: "If Luke can hit a 180 under pressure, he'll nail his driving test next time!" Another added: "Most of us failed first time – at least he's got a world championship final to console himself with!"
While Littler's driving ambitions have been temporarily delayed, his darts career continues to go from strength to strength. The teenager is currently preparing for his next major tournament, proving that one setback won't derail this rising star.
