Submitted on Monday 22nd September 2025
Rejected on Tuesday 14th October 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)
Extended theory test expiry date to 5yrs open test centres in southeast London
Extended theory test expiry date to 5 years.as As practical driving test booking system has a backlog of over 600,000 people waiting to book a driving test the DVSA has a waiting list of 24 weeks. Open practical test centres in SE London as there are none this would relieve pressure on the DVSA.
Extend theory test expiry dates opening test centres in SE London to
Reduce backlogs
Reduced burden and costs
Increase flexibility for learners
Cost savings for learners
A restructure of the driving testing system given today’s current climate. The system needs to be diversified for
Disabilities
Race
Gender
Age
The system should mimic that of Ireland/New Zealand. With practical driving tests lasting 30 mins with 60-80%
Retaking theory tests every 2 years isn’t fair.
Reforming is needed
You can't sign this petition because it was rejected. But you can still comment on it here at Repetition.me!
The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
The UK Government or Parliament are not directly responsible for the opening of a new local test centre as this petition is calling for.
You may wish to sign this open petition which calls for the two-year limit to be extended:
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/735421.
If you would like to call for reform to the driving test, you could start a petition setting out clearly what you would like Government or Parliament to do.
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