Petition · Department for Transport
Extend the two-year limit on theory tests to five years for everyone taking them
Closed
129 signatures
What the petition asks
We believe the two-year theory test limit should be extended to five years for all learns who are taking it, including driving instructors doing their part 2 / part 3.
We believe waiting times for tests are a real problem. As it takes many people multiple attempts to pass, and it can be hard to get a test (if you do it may be about half a year away - e.g. I booked a test in January for July), we believe this two-year limit can go very quickly and you may have to re-sit the theory before rebooking your practical. We believe it is very stressful for learners and could have a massive impact on mental health and cause greater test anxiety.
Timeline
| 19 Aug 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 19 Feb 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
129
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
19 Aug 2025
Closed
19 Feb 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 11 Aug 2026.