Rejected petition Re-evaluate the point scheme for the Driving Theory Exam

It has always baffled me that when it came to the Driving Theory Exam you had to achieve 43/50 points to pass for the Multiple Choice. That is a total 86%. Whereas for the Hazard Perception - you needed a 44/75 to pass - which is 58%. I think the point scheme for both parts need to be somewhat equalised or at least adjusted so that more people who are able to drive - but cannot due to the theory blocking them - can finally be driving on the streets.

Why was this petition rejected?

It’s about something that the Senedd or Welsh Government is not responsible for.

The Government of Wales Act 2006 establishes the extent of the Senedd’s power to make new laws and amend existing law (also known as legislative competence). Schedules 7A and 7B of the 2006 Act set out the issues which are ‘restricted’ or ‘reserved’ - i.e. areas where the UK Parliament, not the Senedd, can legislate.

‘Driver licensing’ (which incorporates testing) is expressly reserved under paragraph 106 of Schedule 7A to GoWA. As a result, it is not possible for the Senedd to take the action called for by your petition.

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Date submitted 7 October 2026
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