Driving examiners will have to wear gloves and masks to keep learners safe from Coronavirus, test chiefs have said.
But Gareth Llewellyn, Chief Executive of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) could not say when lessons and tests will start again.
In a letter to instructors and examiners, Mr Llewellyn said: "I know the last few months have been challenging. I know the uncertainty is worrying.
"And I know you are concerned about how you can support your customers, your business and your family."
The DVSA suspended all driving tests for up to three months from March 20.
It's thought as many as 400,000 people take practical car tests in Great Britain each quarter.
Mr Llewellyn said all driving examiners will be provided with PPE - including face coverings and masks - in time for tests starting up again.
He said: "Since the start of pandemic, there has been a high demand for this type of equipment.
"Like many organisations, we’ve had to wait for supplies to become available."
But he was unable to give a date for when driving tests and lessons can resume.
Currently only critical workers who are preparing for an emergency driving test can take lessons.
Mr Llewellyn wrote: "Once again, I would like to thank those of you who have been able to offer driving lessons to critical workers during these unprecedented times.
"We will, of course, share more information with you as soon as it’s available - including the dates that driving instruction and driving tests can restart."
