"Extend Theory Test Validity to 4 Years!" Fix the Driving Test Crisis"

Rejected 9 signatures

What the petition asks

The "Give Us a Brake" campaign wants the UK government to extend the driving theory test's validity from two to four years. This would help address the massive practical test backlog, saving learners time and money by preventing them from having to retake a theory test due to delays.

This campaign urges the government to extend the driving theory test validity to four years. This is a direct response to the massive backlog of practical driving tests, which forces many learners to retake and repay for their theory test simply because they cannot secure a practical test appointment within the current two-year window. The campaign seeks to ease the financial and time burden on learners while addressing the ongoing driving test crisis. Increase the practical test slots

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

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Extend the two-year limit on theory tests to five years for everyone taking them
Extend the two-year limit on theory tests to five years for everyone taking them

Timeline

4 Aug 2025	Petition opened for signatures
26 Aug 2025	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 9

Status Rejected

Rejected 26 Aug 2025

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