Breathe easy
Kev and Tracey Field from Confident Drivers share some tips which might help pupils who find wearing face masks during driving lessons difficult
COVID-19
Critical worker theory test service closes
DVSA will continue to offer a priority service for practical tests for critical workers in England or Wales.
The shape of things to come
Howard Redwood discusses how to manage our training environment to keep as COVID safe as possible
Keep it clean
Howard Redwood says we will still need to be vigilant in a post-vaccine world
Scottish driving lesson restart date confirmed as 26 April
Driving tests in Scotland will restart on 6 May.
DVSA encourages lateral flow tests for lessons and tests
Lateral flow tests are not compulsory for ADIs or students for the driving test or lessons but DVSA strongly encourages taking them to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Driving lessons resume in England and Wales
Theory tests are also due to resume today (12 April) in England and Wales.
DVSA chief executive writes to ADIs about the restart of lessons and tests
Driving lessons can restart in England and Wales on Monday 12 April and in Scotland on 26 April.
Updated: restart date confirmed as 12 April for driving lessons in England and Wales
The proposed restart date for driving lessons and theory tests in England is 12 April and for practical tests is 22 April.
DVSA chief executive writes to all ADIs
Loveday Ryder’s letter covers DVSA communication during the pandemic, clearing the backlog of driving tests and the impact of the coronavirus on the industry.
