The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced that learners can resume driving lessons and motorcycle training in England from Saturday 4 July 2020.
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 rule applies to all types of driver and motorcycle training in England, including private practice with someone you live with or in your support bubble.
Theory tests will restart in England on Saturday 4 July. The tests will take place with social distancing measures in place to help stop the spread of coronavirus.
Car driving tests will restart in England on Wednesday 22 July, which will give learner drivers time to have refresher lessons and practice before taking their test.
Driving lessons, theory tests and driving tests are still suspended in Scotland and Wales, in line with guidance from the devolved administrations. There are different dates for Northern Ireland.
DVSA will make further announcements on the resumption of testing, training and lessons, including publishing information on how services will be restarted safely, shortly.
When lessons and tests will restart
When services restart depends on what vehicle you’re learning to drive or ride.
Car
| Service | Date |
|---|---|
| Driving lessons | Saturday 4 July 2020 |
| Theory tests | Saturday 4 July 2020 |
| Driving tests | Wednesday 22 July 2020 |
Motorcycle and moped
| Service | Date |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle and moped compulsory basic training (CBT) | Saturday 4 July 2020 |
| Motorcycle direct access scheme (DAS) training | Saturday 4 July 2020 |
| Theory tests | Saturday 4 July 2020 |
| Motorcycle and moped module 1 and module 2 tests | Monday 13 July 2020 |
Lorry, bus and coach
| Service | Date |
|---|---|
| Driver training | Saturday 4 July 2020 |
| Theory tests | Saturday 4 July 2020 |
| Driving tests | Monday 13 July 2020 |
Car and trailer
| Service | Date |
|---|---|
| Driver training | Saturday 4 July 2020 |
| Driving tests | Monday 13 July 2020 |
Tractor and specialist vehicle
| Service | Date |
|---|---|
| Driver training | Saturday 4 July 2020 |
| Driving tests | Monday 6 July 2020 |
Approved driving instructor (ADI)
| Service | Date |
|---|---|
| Driving instructor training | Saturday 4 July 2020 |
| ADI part 1 test (theory) | Saturday 4 July 2020 |
| ADI part 2 test (driving ability) | Wednesday 22 July 2020 |
| ADI part 3 test (instructional ability) | To be confirmed |
| ADI standards check | To be confirmed |
Motorcycle trainer
| Service | Date |
|---|---|
| DVSA enhanced rider scheme trainer theory test | Saturday 4 July 2020 |