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.

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.