Test Centre Waiting Rooms & Coronavirus
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), closed driving test centre waiting rooms to the public. Test candidates and their instructors have had to wait in their cars or at the side of the building. With the onset of cold and wet weather, this has not been very popular. They have made an announcement however, that they are now going to re-open some of these.
They are currently conducting individual site assessments. A phased reopening will be carried out at those centres where it is judged to be the least risk. Most waiting rooms however will remain closed.
On the 30th October, driving test centre waiting rooms will be open at:
Alness
Darlington MPTC
Chesterfield
Garretts Green
Widnes
Cambridge Brookmount
Gillingham GVTS
Maidstone
Swindon
They have chosen these sites because they have no other amenities or shelter nearby. Steps will be put in place to protect the public. These will include signs on maximum occupancy, in addition to rules including that you must wear a face covering. They are also asking visitors to wipe over any ‘touch points’ while they are there. All centres that re-open will feature hand sanitisers and wipes. There will also be more regular and thorough cleaning carried out by the DVSA’s cleaning agents.
The DVSA will be seeking feedback from driving instructors and other visitors to assess their views on the plan.
More locations will reopen in the week commencing 9th November. Although with the rapidly increasing number of Covid-19 cases, plans could change.
For further up to date information, visit the DVSA website.