[2025] UKFTT 01305 (GRC)

The appeal is dismissed.

The appellant appeals against the decision made by the Registrar of Approved Driving Instructors on 11 April 2025 to refuse her application for a trainee licence.

Between March 2017 and November 2021, the appellant was issued with five trainee licences under section 129 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 (the Act).

A trainee licence was granted to the appellant valid from 9 September 2024 to 8 March 2025. On 6 March 2025 the appellant applied for a second trainee licence.

On 20 March 2025 the respondent notified the appellant that consideration was being given to refusing her application because it was considered she had had sufficient time to gain experience to pass the final part of the Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) qualifying examination. She was invited to make representations.

The appellant made representations on 27 March 2025 stating that she had been unable to book a Part 3 examination due to extended waiting times; and because her trainer had assessed her readiness for the exam and found her performance to be below the required standard, which she wished to address before attempting the exam. The appellant also advised that she was caring for her mother, who had significant health issues. The appellant stated that she remained committed to progressing in her training.