January 5, 2021
Driving and riding lessons and tests – National lockdown

On 4 January, the government announced a new national lockdown to control the spread of coronavirus.

You can read more about the lockdown measures on GOV.UK

Driving and riding lessons

Driving and riding lessons, including CBT must not take place until the restrictions are lifted. This includes ADI part 2 and 3 tests and standards checks.

Driving and riding tests

All driving and riding tests have been suspended from 5 January until the restrictions are lifted.

We’ll email candidates who are affected by this to let them know we will reschedule their test.

If you have booked a test for any of your pupils you will receive an email to let you know it will be rescheduled to a new time and date. You will need to contact your pupil to let them know.

We’ll then send you an email with the new time and date as soon as possible; please ask your pupils to be patient.

If the new time and date is not suitable for you or your pupil, you can choose a different time and date on GOV.UK. You will need your pupil’s driving licence number to do this. Your pupil does not need to pay again to do this.

Theory tests

All theory tests will be suspended until the restrictions are lifted.

We will email anyone who has booked a test and is affected by this to let them know their theory test is on hold and that they will need to reschedule it by visiting https://www.gov.uk/change-theory-test.

If you booked your pupil’s theory test you will need to log into the booking system and rearrange their test for a new date and time.

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November 2, 2020
Update On Lockdown Measures.

Update on lockdown measures in England

Following the announcement on Saturday 31 October 2020 around further lockdown measures being introduced in England, we are working closely with the Government to agree the impact these will have on DVSA services.

All driver and rider training and tests will be suspended in England from 5 November until 2 December 2020. We will be contacting affected test candidates soon.

We’ll keep you updated on the situation and provide further guidance when we’re able too.

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November 2, 2020
Will Driving Lessons go ahead in the November Lockdown?

After Saturdays  announcement by Boris Johnson on the second National Lockdown in England from Thursday 5th November 2020 to Wednesday 2nd December 2020, what does that mean for driving lessons and driving tests?

Q: When will we know if driving lessons can continue during the November National Lockdown?

A: We are awaiting information from the DVSA, as soon as we receive this we will communicate this on our website and to our Driving Instructors

Q: Will Theory Driving Tests be suspended due to the November National Lockdown?

A: It is currently unknown, as above, we are awaiting information from the DVSA. Please keep an eye out for emails from your booking.

Q: Will Practical Driving Tests be suspended due to the November National Lockdown?

A: It is currently unknown, as above, we are awaiting information from the DVSA with regards to Practical Driving Test. Please keep an eye out for emails from your booking.

Q: I have a driving lesson before Thursday 5th November, is it okay to continue?

A: Yes, we are still taking bookings and our Driving Instructors will remain teaching driving lessons, whilst we await confirmation from the DVSA that we can continue.

Q: If driving lessons are temporarily stopped again, can I still book lessons with you?

A: Yes! Like with the first Lockdown our lovely customer service advisors will be working to help our Instructors fill their diaries and ensure you can learn to drive as soon as possible.

Q: Will driving lessons and driving tests continue for Key Workers, regardless of the lockdown?

A: During the first lockdown driving lessons and driving tests did continue for essential workers, whilst they were cancelled for everyone else. We will update you with confirmation on this when we hear from the DVSA.

Q: I have my Practical Driving Test booked between 5th November and 2nd December, what should I do?

A: We recommend that you speak to your Britannia Driving School Instructor, we will keep them updated with the latest information from the Government and DVSA. And please check your emails regarding your booking.

A spokesperson for the Agency said: “We are working closely with Government to agree the impact of the lockdown in England on DVSA services.

“We will update customers as soon as possible.”

The DVSA will contact you directly if your test is affected by local restrictions in England and Scotland.

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