Fund driving theory resits caused by coronavirus restrictions.

Closed 107 signatures

What the petition asks

Understandably it's not feasible to extend the theory certificate expiry date for safety reasons. However, resits due to COVID-19 should be free. Learning to drive is already expensive. Government should fund free resits for anyone limited by restrictions after sitting the theory test.

Usually learners have two years to attempt to pass the practical test but this has been significantly cut into by lockdowns and tier restrictions. This means that the expiration is not at the fault of the learner. The free tests should apply even if someone has not had their test postponed to account for the time in which the area's test centre bookings were closed, and driving tests were not taking place.

Timeline

5 Jan 2021	Petition opened for signatures
5 Jul 2021	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 107

Status Closed

Department Department for Transport

Opened 5 Jan 2021

Closed 5 Jul 2021

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