Stop Driving Instructors and Third Parties from Exploiting the Driving Test Booking System

Recent signers:
António Silva and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

We, the undersigned, call for immediate action to prevent driving instructors and third-party services from exploiting the UK's driving test booking system. This practice is causing significant hardship for learner drivers across the country.

The current system allows individuals and companies to book multiple tests without designating a specific learner, leading to unfair practices and inflated prices. Many aspiring drivers are unable to find available test dates, with some facing waits until 2026.

We demand the following reforms:

  1. Implement a system that allows only one test booking per learner driver license number.
  2. Ban the resale of driving test appointments at inflated prices.
  3. Introduce penalties for those caught exploiting the system.
  4. Upgrade the DVSA booking site to prevent the use of bots and external software that bulk-book test slots.
  5. Extend the validity of theory test certificates to 3 years to alleviate pressure on learners.

These changes will help ensure fair access to driving tests for all individuals, particularly affecting young drivers.

By signing this petition, you're supporting a more equitable and accessible driving test booking system. Let's put an end to this exploitation and give every learner driver a fair chance to book their test.

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Recent signers:
António Silva and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

We, the undersigned, call for immediate action to prevent driving instructors and third-party services from exploiting the UK's driving test booking system. This practice is causing significant hardship for learner drivers across the country.

The current system allows individuals and companies to book multiple tests without designating a specific learner, leading to unfair practices and inflated prices. Many aspiring drivers are unable to find available test dates, with some facing waits until 2026.

We demand the following reforms:

  1. Implement a system that allows only one test booking per learner driver license number.
  2. Ban the resale of driving test appointments at inflated prices.
  3. Introduce penalties for those caught exploiting the system.
  4. Upgrade the DVSA booking site to prevent the use of bots and external software that bulk-book test slots.
  5. Extend the validity of theory test certificates to 3 years to alleviate pressure on learners.

These changes will help ensure fair access to driving tests for all individuals, particularly affecting young drivers.

By signing this petition, you're supporting a more equitable and accessible driving test booking system. Let's put an end to this exploitation and give every learner driver a fair chance to book their test.

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