Petition · Department for Transport

Extend the Driving Theory Test Expiry date

Open for signatures 141 signatures

What the petition asks

We believe learner drivers are being penalised having to retake their driving theory test due to long waiting times for practical Driving Tests. The Government needs to extend the 2-year rule, or consider abolishing the expiry altogether.
Learner drivers are being told that the 2 year rule keeps their knowledge current but we have seen no evidence that doing this test every two years keeps anything current. Extend or Abolish the 2 Year Rule now to give learner drivers hope.

Timeline

3 Mar 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 141
Status Open for signatures
Department Department for Transport
Opened 3 Mar 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.