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.
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 7/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 7/100,000
- 14 OCT 2025Petition rejectedirrelevant
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: https://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.
- 22 SEPT 2025Petition created
Background
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