{"id":3220,"date":"2020-12-01T11:56:17","date_gmt":"2020-12-01T11:56:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.booktheorytesttoday.com\/blog\/?p=3220"},"modified":"2020-12-01T11:56:18","modified_gmt":"2020-12-01T11:56:18","slug":"driving-tests-in-tier-2-and-tier-3-regions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theorytestcentres.co.uk\/blog\/driving-tests-in-tier-2-and-tier-3-regions\/","title":{"rendered":"Driving Tests in Tier 2 and Tier 3 Regions: Are They Allowed?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"940\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theorytestcentres.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Driving-Test-Tier-2-940x470.png\" alt=\"Driving Tests in Tier 2 and Tier 3 regions.\" class=\"wp-image-3221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theorytestcentres.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Driving-Test-Tier-2-940x470.png 940w, https:\/\/www.theorytestcentres.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Driving-Test-Tier-2-580x290.png 580w, https:\/\/www.theorytestcentres.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Driving-Test-Tier-2-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/www.theorytestcentres.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Driving-Test-Tier-2.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>With the UK returning to a tiered system as lockdown restrictions are lifted on 2 December, you might be wondering if lessons and driving tests in Tier 2 and Tier 3 regions are allowed. Driving lessons and tests were once again suspended in the month-long lockdown. Here\u2019s what we know\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>What\u2019s the Latest on Lessons and Driving Tests in Tier 2 and Tier 3 Regions?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer is\u2026 we don\u2019t know! The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has given no indication as to whether lessons and driving tests in Tier 2 and Tier 3 regions will be officially allowed to resume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With 99 percent of Britain in Tier 2 and Tier 3 of the COVID-19 restriction system, it means tough measures in socialising and restrictions on pubs and restaurants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the government has outlined rules for most activities, such as going to the cinema or attending sports events, there has been no mention of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booktheorytesttoday.com\/book-practical-test\"><strong>driving tests<\/strong><\/a> or lessons in any official releases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Driving Schools Taking Bookings<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the lack of information, driving schools are taking lesson bookings ahead of the month-long restrictions being lifted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A statement issued by one of the UK\u2019s biggest driving schools, RED, said: \u201cWe will be resuming all driving lessons and in-vehicle training throughout the whole of England from Wednesday 2 December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A spokesperson for the DVSA said: \u201cDiscussions are continuing around what the new tier system means for testing and training and DVSA will issue more information when it\u2019s available.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Book Theory Test Today Taking Bookings<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need to reschedule or rebook a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booktheorytesttoday.com\/book-theory-test\/skip\"><strong>theory test<\/strong><\/a> or practical driving test due to COVID-19 disruption, Book Theory Test Today continues to take bookings ahead of scheduling tests on your behalf when restrictions are lifted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is currently a huge backlog and limited spaces available for tests, so don\u2019t delay. 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