Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 75892

Driving: Training

Tabled: 8 September 2025

Answered: 15 September 2025

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to introduce mandatory refresher training for drivers.

Answer

Simon Lightwood

The Government does not have any plans to introduce mandatory refresher training for drivers. Mandatory refresher training could place an undue burden on responsible drivers and disproportionately affect older or lower-income individuals, potentially limi...

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