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Open Allow learner drivers to resit only the part of the theory test they fail

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Allow learner drivers to resit only the part of the theory test they fail. This would let candidates retake the multiple‑choice or hazard perception section separately, instead of repeating both, reducing barriers for disabled and neurodivergent learners.

Learner drivers must pass both parts of the theory test in one sitting. For many disabled and neurodivergent candidates, the concentration needed for the multiple‑choice section can cause fatigue that affects their ability to complete the hazard perception. Vocational licence theory tests already allow candidates to resit only the part they fail. Extending this to learners would reduce barriers without affecting safety.

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