Submitted on Sunday 10th January 2021
Rejected on Monday 18th January 2021
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: already-happening (see below for details)
Allow learner drivers to practice driving on essential journeys.
Amend the rule that learner drivers can’t practice driving on essential journeys. They can travel to essential work in a vehicle with a member of their support bubble but are not allowed to drive the journey themselves. What additional risk is there? Scotland and Wales are allowed.
These learners have paid for numerous driving lessons, many have had tests cancelled time and time again through no fault of their own, and need to keep practicing to avoid additional costs down the line. They have purchased vehicles, paid insurance, tax and repairs many as young people with little disposable income. They will be given a lift to essential place of work by the same person in their support bubble but can’t drive themselves. There is no additional risk to the health of either driver or supervisor so please change this rule.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
Under current Government guidance, you can practise driving with members of your household or support bubble. It must be travel for work, education or other essential journeys: www.gov.uk/driving-lessons-learning-to-drive/practising-with-family-or-friends
We have published the following petition, which you might like to sign:
Allow learner drivers to go out and drive with people from their household: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/559063
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