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Following the publication of the roadmap out of national lockdown on 22 February, we have been working with government and stakeholders to agree the indicative restart dates of all our driver, rider and vocational testing services. We have set these … Continue reading →

Driving tests in England cancelled up to 8 March
DVSA has cancelled all practical and theory tests in England up to and including 8 March.

This follows the government’s roadmap announcement which set out that driving tests and theory tests in England will restart no earlier than 12 April 2021.

DVSA says it is working closely with the government and the driver and rider training industry to confirm restart plans. It will provide more information as soon as possible on motorcycle, vocational and other tests, lessons and training.

The agency will email candidates affected by test cancellations with a new date and time for their test. If it’s not suitable, they can change it at www.gov.uk/change-driving-test.

If you booked a test for any of your pupils, you’ll receive the email to let you know it has been rescheduled. You’ll need to give your pupil the new details.

DVSA’s update comes after AA announced yesterday that it had been in touch with the agency and been told: “It is confirmed that driving lessons can commence from 12 April and driving tests seven days later, subject to there being no slippages in the government’s planned dates.”

DVSA told us today that no such plans have been confirmed with anyone. However, first tier stakeholders (which the AA is not) such as DIA will be appraised early next week of the full plans for restarting testing and training. We understand that the AA will be publishing a retraction of the statements it made. Continue reading →

We are reopening the driving test booking service on Monday 7 September at 8am. Driving Tests will be available to book in England, Scotland and Wales but will be limited, with tests available to book for the next 6 weeks. … Continue reading →

Extension for driving licences that expire between 1 February 2020 and 31 August 2020 If your photocard driving licence or your entitlement to drive expires between 1 February 2020 and 31 August 2020 you have a 7-month extension from the … Continue reading →

Yesterday (25 June) we announced driver and rider instruction can restart from 4 July in England. We also confirmed that all car tests can restart from 22 July. This will give learner drivers time to have refresher lessons and practice with you … Continue reading →

Driving lessons and theory tests will restart on Saturday 4 July 2020 in England, and car driving tests will restart from Wednesday 22 July 2020. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced that learners can resume driving lessons … Continue reading →