PETITIONClosedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Introduce minimum hours of driving lessons before practical driving test
The Government should review the issuing of driving licenses and introduce a legal requirement for all learner drivers to complete a minimum number of professional driving lesson hours before being allowed to take the practical driving test.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 362/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 362/100,000
Background
I believe this could help ensure that all new drivers gain sufficient experience and skills under the supervision of a qualified instructor, helping improve road safety and potentially reducing accidents caused by inexperienced drivers.
Additionally, I believe this requirement could help decrease the current backlog and reduce driving test waiting times by ensuring that only well-prepared candidates book tests, leading to fewer failed attempts and a more efficient testing system.