Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport
Allow certain learner drivers to drive unsupervised for a limited period
Closed
1,406 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government should allow learner drivers who have had a driving test cancelled due to Covid 19, or have been certified by an approved driving instructor, to drive unsupervised for a limited period.
Before Covid 19, the average waiting time for a driving test was two months. However, due to all driving test centres being closed, the waiting time is likely to significantly increase. This will cause hardship to learners as they will have to wait for longer before being able to attempt a test. Most learners are also currently unable to take driving lessons, and if they are unable to drive during the lockdown they may need to pay for unnecessary revision lessons.
Timeline
| 28 Apr 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Oct 2020 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,406
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
28 Apr 2020
Closed
28 Oct 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.