Extend the two-year limit on theory tests to five years for everyone taking them
We believe the two-year theory test limit should be extended to five years for all learns who are taking it, including driving instructors doing their part 2 / part 3.
Signatures
129
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 129/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 129/100,000
- 19 FEB 2026Petition closedFinal total: 129 signatures
- 19 AUG 2025Petition opened for signatures
Background
We believe waiting times for tests are a real problem. As it takes many people multiple attempts to pass, and it can be hard to get a test (if you do it may be about half a year away - e.g. I booked a test in January for July), we believe this two-year limit can go very quickly and you may have to re-sit the theory before rebooking your practical. We believe it is very stressful for learners and could have a massive impact on mental health and cause greater test anxiety.