I am a learner driver desperate to get my driving test scheduled, but it's nearly impossible due to the lack of available test slots. I know I'm not alone in this struggle. Thousands of learner drivers across the country are facing months of waiting, and it’s causing significant disruptions in our daily lives and future plans.

The current shortage of driving test centres and instructors is unacceptable and impacts not just learner drivers, but also our families and communities. Many young people depend on acquiring a driver's license for employment opportunities, educational needs, or supporting their families. The inability to schedule a test in a timely manner delays our progress and potential.

The data speaks for itself: according to recent statistics, the national average waiting time for a driving test is upwards of three months in many areas. In some places, learners are forced to wait half a year or travel vast distances to get a test, imposing financial and emotional stress on already strained resources.

We are calling on the government and relevant authorities to take immediate action by investing in more driving test centres and hiring additional professional instructors. These efforts will significantly shorten wait times and allow learners to move promptly through the process of getting their licenses.

Actionable steps such as recruiting more instructors through targeted government-sponsored programs, reopening disused facilities, and increasing funding for existing testing sites can make a real, lasting difference. Prioritizing these changes will help ensure that learner drivers have equitable access to driving tests and can positively contribute to both the economy and society.

Please join me in demanding action to address this urgent issue. Sign the petition and help make a change for learner drivers nationwide.