Petitions/Introduce minimum hours of driving lessons before practical driving test
StatusClosed
Opened1 Apr 2025
Closes1 Oct 2025
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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.

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.

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Johanna Baxter
1Johanna Baxter MP
Paisley and Renfrewshire South
9
Dave Doogan
2Dave Doogan MP
Angus and Perthshire Glens
7
Alison Taylor
3Alison Taylor MP
Paisley and Renfrewshire North
7
Dr Beccy Cooper
4Dr Beccy Cooper MP
Worthing West
6
Richard Baker
5Richard Baker MP
Glenrothes and Mid Fife
6
Seema Malhotra
6Seema Malhotra MP
Feltham and Heston
5
Melanie Ward
7Melanie Ward MP
Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
5
Euan Stainbank
8Euan Stainbank MP
Falkirk
5
Chris Bryant
9Chris Bryant MP
Rhondda and Ogmore
5
Mr Adnan Hussain
10Mr Adnan Hussain MP
Blackburn
4