PETITIONClosedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Create a Simpler Way to Upgrade from Automatic to Manual Driving Licence
We ask the Government to consider introducing a straightforward process for drivers who passed their test in an automatic car to upgrade to a manual licence, without needing to retake the full practical driving test.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 37/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 37/100,000
Background
As automatic cars become the norm, especially with the 2030 petrol/diesel ban many new drivers will only train in automatics. Yet millions of manual cars will remain. Current rules require a full practical retest to upgrade licences. We propose a simpler upgrade path for experienced automatic drivers, such as a short assessment. We think this would ease pressure on the test system and offer drivers more flexibility.