Rejected petition: Reform the UK Driving Test Booking System
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Learner drivers are struggling to book practical driving tests. Slots are often unavailable for months. Bots and third-party apps are abusing the system, making access unfair.
Increase driving test availability and examiner capacity.
Introduce measures to prevent bots and automated rescheduling tools from abusing the system.
Improve transparency and fairness in the booking process.
This is a national issue that affects young people, low-income families, and essential workers. Urgent reform is needed to restore access and trust in a service many rely on.
Why was this petition rejected?
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The Government has consulted on reforms to the UK driving test system:
And the DVSA has set out how it plans to reduce driving test wait time:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dvsa-sets-out-plan-to-reduce-driving-test-waiting-times
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