Petition · Department for Transport

Make the UK driving theory test pass mark 40 instead of 43

Closed 56 signatures

What the petition asks

We believe making the legal pass mark 40 on the theory test could increase opportunities for the younger generation as well as present more opportunities for work and employment.
Due to the amount of young people in the country that struggle to find work as well as get around, I think it would be a fair idea to help them by reducing the amount of points it takes on the driving theory test, It could substantially help young people get around to the workplace and could potentially increase the amount of work opportunities as they could reach farther out to look for work instead of limiting their options.

Timeline

15 Dec 2025 Petition opened for signatures
15 Jun 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 56
Status Closed
Department Department for Transport
Opened 15 Dec 2025
Closed 15 Jun 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 18 Aug 2026.