Petition · past parliament

Allow learner drivers to continue practicing driving during England lockdowns.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Allow learner drivers to continue practicing for their practical driving test throughout UK lockdowns. The roads are much quieter so allows us learners to feel more comfortable with learning and will help to relive the amount of failed practical tests once the lockdown is lifted.

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 learner drivers to go out and drive with people from their household.

Under current Government guidance, you can practise driving with members of your household or support bubble. It must be travel for work, education or other essential journeys: https://www.gov.uk/driving-lessons-learning-to-drive/practising-with-family-or-friends

Under current Government guidance, you can practise driving with members of your household or support bubble. It must be travel for work, education or other essential journeys: https://www.gov.uk/driving-lessons-learning-to-drive/practising-with-family-or-friends

Timeline

9 Jan 2021 Petition opened for signatures
18 Jan 2021 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 18 Jan 2021

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