diff --git a/tests/test_utils_shortcut.py b/tests/test_utils_shortcut.py
index f10d9861e..8dd8ebbbe 100644
--- a/tests/test_utils_shortcut.py
+++ b/tests/test_utils_shortcut.py
@@ -7,9 +7,13 @@ from slic.utils.shortcut import Shortcut, as_shortcut, shortcuts, Registry
 
 @pytest.fixture(autouse=True)
 def reset_shortcuts():
-    # Reset shortcuts before each test
+    # reset completely before each test
+    if shortcuts._instance is not None:
+        shortcuts._instance._get().clear()
     shortcuts._instance = None
     yield
+    if shortcuts._instance is not None:
+        shortcuts._instance._get().clear()
     shortcuts._instance = None
 
 # Tests for Shortcut class