{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/742642.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":742642,"attributes":{"action":"Extended theory test expiry date to 5yrs open test centres in southeast London","background":"Extended theory test expiry date to 5 years.as As practical driving test booking system has a backlog of over 600,000 people waiting to book a driving test the DVSA has a waiting list of 24 weeks. Open practical test centres in SE London as there are none this would relieve pressure on the DVSA.","additional_details":"Extend theory test expiry dates opening test centres in SE London to\r\nReduce backlogs \r\nReduced burden and costs\r\nIncrease flexibility for learners\r\nCost savings for learners\r\n\r\nA restructure of the driving testing system given today’s current climate. The system needs to be diversified for\r\nDisabilities \r\nRace \r\nGender \r\nAge \r\n\r\nThe system should mimic that of Ireland/New Zealand. With practical driving tests lasting 30 mins with 60-80%\r\n\r\nRetaking theory tests every 2 years isn’t fair. \r\n\r\nReforming is needed","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2025-09-22T06:31:16.010Z","updated_at":"2025-11-14T18:07:18.781Z","rejected_at":"2025-10-14T09:01:07.322Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-09-22T06:43:40.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"The UK Government or Parliament are not directly responsible for the opening of a new local test centre as this petition is calling for. \r\n\r\nYou may wish to sign this open petition which calls for the two-year limit to be extended:\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/735421. \r\n\r\nIf you would like to call for reform to the driving test, you could start a petition setting out clearly what you would like Government or Parliament to do."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}