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Make the Driving Theory Test compulsory for motorcyclists before their CBT

Submitted by Mr Andrew Hay on Friday 8th August 2025

Published on Wednesday 17th September 2025

Current status: Closed

Closed: Tuesday 17th March 2026

Signatures: 63

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Basics ~ Bike ~ Compulsory ~ drivers ~ Driving ~ Ensure ~ knowledge ~ Law ~ Mandatory ~ Passing ~ ride ~ ROADS ~ Safer ~ Safety ~ Save Lives ~ skills ~ Standards ~ testing ~ The Road ~ Theory ~ training ~ vulnerability

Petition Action

Make the Driving Theory Test compulsory for motorcyclists before their CBT

Petition Details

We call on the government to require all new riders to pass the Driving Theory Test before Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) to ensure they understand road rules and hazards before riding unaccompanied.

Additional Information

Currently, learners can ride on public roads after passing a CBT, which only teaches basic bike control and basic road rules.

We think that making it mandatory to pass the theory test first would ensure a thorough understanding of traffic laws, signs, and hazards before riding. We believe this improves safety, allows training to focus on practical skills, and reduces crashes. Statistically, motorcyclists are more vulnerable on the road than car drivers, so holding them to the same knowledge standards when unaccompanied could save lives and make roads safer for everyone.


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