Petition · Department for Transport
Lower the minimum age to take the DVLA Theory Test for cars to 16
Closed
38 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government and Parliament should have a debate on the matter that some people at 16 might be mature enough to be able to drive or take the test. I think the theory test will prove who is safe to drive.
In most cases, people under the age of 17 cannot drive cars or take the theory test. The longer we can't take the theory test, the longer we might have to wait to book a practical driving test.
Timeline
| 3 Jun 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 3 Dec 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
38
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
3 Jun 2025
Closed
3 Dec 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 23 Aug 2026.