Planned Restart of Driving Tests – After Coronovirus
The planned restart of driving tests for drivers and riders in England has been provisionally set by the DVSA. They have agreed on dates, but these may be subject to change. Dates will vary depending on the type of test, but here is a timeline of the planned schedule.
Motorcycle Tests & Training
Motorcycle training and CBTs can start earlier as social distancing is easily achieved whilst this is carried out. The scheduled restart is for the 29th March. The motorcycle manoeuvring areas at test centres which have them will also re-open on this date.
Motorcycle testing is due to restart on the 12th April.
Home Tests (Agricultural Vehicles)
The date for the restart of tests for tractors and other agricultural vehicles is from the 29th March.
PCV Driving Tests & Training
The scheduled date for both training and testing is 29th March.
Theory Tests
All classes of driving theory test should restart on the 12th April
Driving Tests & Lessons
Driving lessons may being on Monday 12th April, in order to give candidates time to practise. But driving tests will not be available until Wednesday 22nd April.
LGV Driving Tests & Training
The scheduled date for both training and testing is the 12th April.
ADI Driving Tests & Training
For those who are training to be driving instructors, the part 2 driving test will recommence on the 22nd April. Standards checks for those instructors who are already on the register will also start on this date.
Instructors and trainers are to be notified of these proposed restart dates.
DVSA will also contact test candidates to let them know whether or not any pre-booked test will be going ahead.
Training & Testing in Scotland and Wales
DVSA are in talks with the Welsh and Scottish governments about the planned restart of driving tests in those countries. They will publish any developments in due course.