Petition · Department for Transport
Extend the theory test expiry date from the current 2 years to 3 years
Closed
250 signatures
What the petition asks
I would like the Government to extend the theory test expiry date from the current 2 year period to 3 years. I believe extending this would be fair and just. Extending it could help the DVLA deal with the Covid backlog and third parties booking lots of slots and selling them on at higher prices.
I feel we should get our money’s worth. How can we be told to pay money for a theory test so we can then get lessons and book a driving test, if we are then told via the DVLA that there isn't any driving test dates available within the time period we need.
Timeline
| 22 Nov 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 22 May 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
250
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
22 Nov 2024
Closed
22 May 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.