Northern Ireland’s Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon, has announced that Northern Ireland Driving Tests will resume on 1 September. It’s understood that tests for key workers will be prioritised, followed by those whose tests were cancelled due to coronavirus lockdown measures. Here’s what we know.
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Jul 20
UK Driving Tests Restart in England
UK driving tests restarted in England on 22 July, but they won’t be the same as they were before. Learner drivers have eagerly been awaiting the restart of driving tests in the UK after they were suspended in March to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. After 4 long months they’re back, but not as […]
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Jun 20
DVSA issues driving test update
The DVSA has issued a ‘driving test update’ telling driving instructors that PPE will need to be worn once UK driving tests and lessons resume. While no official date has yet been given for the return of practical tests and lessons, in a letter issued by the DVSA, chiefs have told instructors to be prepared […]
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Jun 20
UK Driving Tests to Return in July
The Government plans to resume UK driving tests on 4 July in an effort to clear a huge backlog of thousands of people waiting to get their driving licence. According to reports, driving schools will be included in the Government’s third phase of easing lockdown restrictions.
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May 20
The Future of Driver Testing Unveiled
In an exclusive interview with Public Technology, digital chief at the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), Alex Fiddes, unveils the DVSA’s blueprint for the future of driver testing in the UK. Despite the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, the DVSA is making great strides in introducing tech to driver testing.
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Apr 20
Latest Coronavirus Driving Test Guidance – April 2020
Driving tests are suspended for three months in the UK amid coronavirus, except for people who are considered key workers – such as NHS employees, supermarket staff, postal workers and more. Coronavirus driving test guidance is constantly being reviewed and updated. Here’s what we know.
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Jul 17
New Driving Test Won't Make Britain's Roads Safer, say Motorists
Ever since the announcement of a new driving test in the UK, there has been a lot of debate over what difference it will make to road safety. The new look practical exam will be launched in December 2017, but the country’s motorists don’t think it will have any impact on improving road safety. Lets […]
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May 17
Young Drivers Facing Road Ready Jitters
Young drivers are facing ‘road ready jitters’… despite passing their theory test and practical driving exam. What’s worrying Britain’s young motorists?
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Apr 17
New look UK driving test announced for 4 December 2017
With a new UK driving test confirmed from 4 December, 2017, Book Theory Test Today looks at what has changed on the new test and what those changes mean for learner drivers…
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Jan 16
Theory test certificates expiring as driving test waiting times increase
Passed your DVSA practical driving test yet? No? Better check when your theory test certificate expires.
