The move is not unheard of, with Northern Ireland implementing an extension for learners. Mr Hudson added: “It is doable. I do not see how or why they haven’t done it already. “This really impacts people’s future, they might want to pass before going to university or need to for job prospects. “The DVSA say it’s a safety issue but I don’t agree. In England, all cars, vans and motorcycles received a six-month extension on MOTs expiring in April and May last year. There could be unsafe cars on the road, Mr Hudson said. Instructor’s cars have dual controls, for example, and knowledge is picked up and reinforced while on the road. If it wasn’t, learners wouldn’t pass their tests.