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.