Driving test date could be after theory test expiration.

mobilejo

neilmcl said:

mobilejo said:

gt94sss2 said:

It looks like he will have to retake the theory test
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-driving-tests-and-theory-tests#if-your-driving-test-was-cancelled

(Unless they change the law)

Agreed. Which does seem rather unfair. Hopefully they will change the law.

There's a good reason why the there's a fixed window between passing a theory test and passing your driving test, the fact that we've been dealing with this virus doesn't change that. 

I understand the reason but also recognise that most drivers on the road right now couldn't pass a theory test today. I don't think that in real world terms, road safety would be compromised by giving people an extra 6 months on their theory in a situation like this. But even if they don't, a free re-test would seem a reasonable compromise.

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mobilejo said:

I understand the reason but also recognise that most drivers on the road right now couldn't pass a theory test today. I don't think that in real world terms, road safety would be compromised by giving people an extra 6 months on their theory in a situation like this. But even if they don't, a free re-test would seem a reasonable compromise.

Judging by the standard of driving on the roads most of the time I am not sure road safety would be compromised if they just let anyone drive after applying for a license online. 

neilmcl

mobilejo said:

neilmcl said:

mobilejo said:

gt94sss2 said:

It looks like he will have to retake the theory test
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-driving-tests-and-theory-tests#if-your-driving-test-was-cancelled

(Unless they change the law)

Agreed. Which does seem rather unfair. Hopefully they will change the law.

There's a good reason why the there's a fixed window between passing a theory test and passing your driving test, the fact that we've been dealing with this virus doesn't change that. 

I understand the reason but also recognise that most drivers on the road right now couldn't pass a theory test today. I don't think that in real world terms, road safety would be compromised by giving people an extra 6 months on their theory in a situation like this. But even if they don't, a free re-test would seem a reasonable compromise.

I'd agree with you on that.

Mrs_Ryan

Just a word of warning it’s incredibly difficult to get a theory test booking at the moment. Mine runs out in October (I’ve been learning to drive for 2 years but it’s taken me longer because of my disabilities) I have managed to get a booking for October- two weeks before my previous theory test was due to expire- but that was literally the first available date. Fortunately it wasn’t too much of an issue for me but I know it could be for some.