Petition · Department for Transport
Require DVSA to allow candidates to request Same-Gender Driving Test Examiners
Closed
38 signatures
What the petition asks
We ask the Government to require the DVSA to allow driving test candidates to request an examiner of the same gender.
We think this would ensure fairness, professionalism, and comfort during tests, addressing possible concerns about potential bias or distraction from examiners of the opposite gender.
We think driving tests can be highly stressful, and candidates deserve a fair and comfortable environment. We believe some may feel distracted or perceive bias when examined by someone of the opposite gender, which may impact their performance. We think allowing candidates to request a same-gender examiner would promote fairness, professionalism, and trust in the process, ensuring assessments focus solely on driving ability.
We think driving tests can be highly stressful, and candidates deserve a fair and comfortable environment. We believe some may feel distracted or perceive bias when examined by someone of the opposite gender, which may impact their performance. We think allowing candidates to request a same-gender examiner would promote fairness, professionalism, and trust in the process, ensuring assessments focus solely on driving ability.
Timeline
| 30 Jan 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 30 Jul 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
38
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
30 Jan 2025
Closed
30 Jul 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 23 Aug 2026.