Reminder: We want your views on introducing a Minimum Learning Period

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency sent this bulletin at 30-03-2026 09:53 AM BST
A learner driver's car outside of a driving test centre

Reminder: We want your views on introducing a Minimum Learning Period

There’s still time to respond to Department for Transport’s (DfT) consultation on introducing a 3 or 6 month Minimum Learning Period (MLP) for learner drivers.  

The consultation is part of DfT’s Road Safety Strategy which was published on 7 January 2026. 

As part of the government’s Road Safety Strategy, the Department for Transport (DfT) is consulting on introducing a 3 or 6 month Minimum Learning Period (MLP) for learner drivers. This will include introducing: 

What’s being consulting on

The consultation focuses on: 

  • a minimum amount of time to be spent learning and a minimum number of learning hours 
  • a mandated learning syllabus  

Have your say

The consultation will close at 11:59pm on 11 May 2026. We encourage all driving instructors, and anyone with an interest in learning to drive to take part. 

The consultation is available in British Sign Language (BSL) and Welsh, both translations are available on the consultation page on GOV.UK.