Rejected petition Allow provisional learner drivers to continue practice driving through lockdown

Learner drivers have had lessons and tests cancelled, we should at least be able to continue to learn to drive during these times even if it is just with our parents/guardians. We should be allowed to continue to drive and learn.

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Already this year we have had so much cancelled for us, we are unable to go to school or see our friends and now we are unable to learn to drive with our parents/guardians. I think this will have a huge impact on many many people and also have an impact on mental health as well. If we can not learn to drive then driving tests will have to be cancelled too.

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Why was this petition rejected?

There’s already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.

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You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/559063

Under current Government guidance, you can practise driving with members of your household or support bubble. It must be travel for work, education or other essential journeys: https://www.gov.uk/driving-lessons-learning-to-drive/practising-with-family-or-friends

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Date submitted 10 January 2021
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