Petition · past parliament
Allow Learner drivers allowed to drive for essential shopping/medical appts etc!
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Allow learner drivers to be exempt from COVID regulations and drive for an essential journey!
Why it was rejected
The UK Government or Parliament was already taking the action it asked for.
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
We have published the following petition, which you might like to sign:
Allow learner drivers to go out and drive with people from their household: 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
We have published the following petition, which you might like to sign:
Allow learner drivers to go out and drive with people from their household: Allow learner drivers to go out and drive with people from their household.
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.