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Allow driving instructors to pass learners if they believe them to be competent

Rejected 16 signatures

What the petition asks

Allow driving instructors to pass learners if they judge them to be safe and competent drivers with a minimum number of learning hours.
Due to being unable to book driving tests under Covid-19 restrictions, some learners have had to pay for more top-up lessons over an extended period of time despite already driving competently. This especially affects students travelling between cities for university and driving lessons, spending yet more money in the process due to rescheduling of practical tests. It also means that people who would by now be able to travel in a car, risk exposure to covid through the use of public transport.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: Allow driving instructors to pass learners unable to book a test

Timeline

4 Jan 2021 Petition opened for signatures
11 Jan 2021 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 16
Status Rejected
Rejected 11 Jan 2021

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.