From today (April 12) driving lessons can restart in England.

Car driving tests are currently suspended because of Covid-19.

In England and Wales, a limited emergency driving test service is available for some people who need to drive as part of their job and respond to ‘threats to life’ as part of their job. Only eligible employers can apply for these.

Dates when driving lessons and tests can restart in England

  • Car driving lessons - 12 April
  • Car driving tests - 22 April at the earliest
  • Car and trailer training - 12 April
  • Car and trailer driving tests - 12 April
  • Motorcycle training - Restarted on March 29
  • Motorcycle tests - 12 April
  • Bus training - Restarted on March 29
  • Bus driving tests - Restarted on March 29
  • Lorry training - 12 April
  • Lorry driving tests - 12 April
  • Driver CPC part 4 (practical demonstration) tests - Restarted on March 29
  • Tractor and specialist vehicle training - Restarted on March 29
  • Tractor and specialist vehicle tests - Restarted on March 29
  • Driving instructor training - 12 April
  • Driving instructor qualifying tests - 22 April at the earliest

If your driving test is affected

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will contact you if your test is affected and tell you what you need to do.

Booking a driving test

You can still book your driving test online.

Theory tests

Theory tests are taking place in England.

If your theory test is affected

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will contact you if your test is affected by local restrictions and tell you what you need to do.

Keeping you safe at the test centre

In England and Wales, you will be at least 1 metre apart from other people.

Safety precautions

To keep you safe, test centres are:

  • doing extra cleaning
  • using protective transparent screens at the reception desk
  • providing hand sanitiser for you to use when you arrive at the test centre, during your test and when you leave
  • cleaning workstations (including computers and headphones) before every test

Staff will wear a face covering (unless there’s a medical reason that it’s not recommended for them) and gloves.

You have to come into the test centre alone. This is to help with social distancing.

More details can be found here.