Petitions/Change the driving test so candidates are not failed for theory questions alone.
StatusOngoing
Opened2 Sept 2026
Closes
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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Ask the UK Government and DVSA to stop candidates being failed in the practical driving test for struggling with theory questions asked during the test. The practical test should assess safe driving, while the separate theory test assesses knowledge. Keep safety standards fair for all learners.

Ask the UK Government and DVSA to review the practical driving test so candidates are not failed for struggling with theory questions asked during the test. The practical test should focus on safe, competent driving, while the separate theory test assesses knowledge. No one should fail solely because they struggle to recall or explain theory under pressure. This would keep safety standards high while making the test fairer for everyone.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Lara Bird
1Lara Bird MP
Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
8
Perran Moon
2Perran Moon MP
Camborne and Redruth
1
Sir Christopher Chope
3Sir Christopher Chope MP
Christchurch
1
Sarah Jones
4Sarah Jones MP
Croydon West
1
Danny Kruger
5Danny Kruger MP
East Wiltshire
1
Dr Marie Tidball
6Dr Marie Tidball MP
Penistone and Stocksbridge
1
Sir Nicholas Dakin
7Sir Nicholas Dakin MP
Scunthorpe
1
Dave Doogan
8Dave Doogan MP
Angus and Perthshire Glens
1
Richard Baker
9Richard Baker MP
Glenrothes and Mid Fife
1
Change the driving test so candidates are not failed for theory questions alone. — Petitions