Petition · Department for Transport
Abolish waiting period to retake DVSA instructional ability test & add training
Closed
99 signatures
What the petition asks
When a PDI or ADI fails their part 3 or standards check for the third time, they can lose their badge and therefore their job, and must wait 2 years before retaking.
We think this should be changed to mandatory extra training and retesting.
We think this should be changed to mandatory extra training and retesting.
The pressure people put themselves under can make it harder to pass with every attempt, knowing they could lose their job.
People can end up unable to pay their bills and may lose their homes. We believe this isn't fair and could lead to poor and dangerous mental health problems.
We believe mandatory training and a retest for people who fail after the third attempt is a much better option.
People can end up unable to pay their bills and may lose their homes. We believe this isn't fair and could lead to poor and dangerous mental health problems.
We believe mandatory training and a retest for people who fail after the third attempt is a much better option.
Timeline
| 20 Aug 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 Feb 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
99
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
20 Aug 2025
Closed
20 Feb 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 13 Aug 2026.