With the UK returning to a tiered system as lockdown restrictions are lifted on 2 December, you might be wondering if lessons and driving tests in Tier 2 and Tier 3 regions are allowed. Driving lessons and tests were once again suspended in the month-long lockdown. Here’s what we know…
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Nov 20
Will Driving Tests Resume After Lockdown 2.0?
With UK driving tests once again suspended amid a second coronavirus lockdown, many of you have asked ‘will driving tests resume’ once restrictions are lifted on 2 December? The DVSA has now announced that all driver, rider, and UK theory will restart on Thursday 3 December.
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Aug 20
UK Faces Driving Instructor Shortage
The UK could be in the grip of a driving instructor shortage in the second half of 2020 and the foreseeable future. While many learner drivers are back on the road taking lessons as coronavirus lockdown measures ease, some 210,000 driving tests were cancelled or delayed because of the pandemic. Here’s what we know…
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Aug 20
UK Drivers with Glasses Face £1,000 Fines
UK drivers with glasses could be subject to £1,000 fines if their spectacles steam up while wearing face masks. It’s unclear if fines will apply to learner drivers or those taking a driving test. It’s also unknown how the rule will be enforced, but UK drivers with glasses are being urged to take extra caution […]
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Jul 20
UK Driving Tests Restart in England
UK driving tests restarted in England on 22 July, but they won’t be the same as they were before. Learner drivers have eagerly been awaiting the restart of driving tests in the UK after they were suspended in March to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. After 4 long months they’re back, but not as […]
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Jun 20
DVSA issues driving test update
The DVSA has issued a ‘driving test update’ telling driving instructors that PPE will need to be worn once UK driving tests and lessons resume. While no official date has yet been given for the return of practical tests and lessons, in a letter issued by the DVSA, chiefs have told instructors to be prepared […]
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Jun 20
UK Driving Tests to Return in July
The Government plans to resume UK driving tests on 4 July in an effort to clear a huge backlog of thousands of people waiting to get their driving licence. According to reports, driving schools will be included in the Government’s third phase of easing lockdown restrictions.
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May 20
Fun with Theory Test Revision on Coronavirus Lockdown
UK theory tests are currently suspended until 31 May, 2020. However, the suspension doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared for your theory test once lockdown measures are lifted, and there are some great ways you can get your family and friends involved in your theory test revision routine… Video calls have been the best way […]
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Apr 20
Driving Lessons and the Coronavirus Lockdown | Some Advice
Driving hasn’t been completely banned under coronavirus lockdown measures. So, does this mean you can still take driving lessons? Based on government guidelines, we would recommend not taking driving lessons during this time, to avoid endangering yourselves and others.
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Apr 20
Latest Coronavirus Driving Test Guidance – April 2020
Driving tests are suspended for three months in the UK amid coronavirus, except for people who are considered key workers – such as NHS employees, supermarket staff, postal workers and more. Coronavirus driving test guidance is constantly being reviewed and updated. Here’s what we know.
