[2025] UKFTT 01309 (GRC)

The appeal is dismissed.

The appellant appeals against the decision made by the Registrar of Approved Driving Instructors (the Registrar) on 16 May 2025 to refuse his application for a second trainee licence.

The appellant was granted a trainee licence pursuant to section 129 of the Road Traffic act 1988 (the Act), which was valid from 28 October 2024 to 27 April 2025. On 17 April 2025 the appellant applied for a second trainee licence.

The respondent wrote to the appellant on 22 April 2025 advising that they were considering refusing his application and invited him to respond.

The appellant made representations on 4 May 2025. He stated that he did not consider that the training he received from his first driving school was adequate and he changed driving schools. He stated that during the transition he faced ‘significant personal and logistical challenges’ and was under considerable stress which made it difficult for him to concentrate on his preparation. The appellant also stated that he had struggled to secure a test date at his local test centre.

The respondent refused the appellant’s application on 16 May 2025. The appellant lodged a notice of appeal dated 29 May 2025.