Learner drivers across England will be able to restart their lessons from next month, as part of plans to get thousands of self-employed people back to work, following the coronavirus lockdown.
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) said learners will be able to book driving and motorcycle lessons from Saturday, July 4, with theory tests also set to start on the same date.
In a statement on Thursday, the DVSA said it is currently in the process or writing to all instructors with details on how lessons will operate under coronavirus guidance.
But when will driving tests start again in England?
Theory tests will restart on Saturday, July 4. The tests will take place with social distancing measures in place to help stop the spread of coronavirus.
And car driving tests will restart in England on Wednesday, July 22, the government has confirmed.
Driving lessons, theory tests and driving tests remain suspended in Scotland and Wales, in line with guidance from the devolved governments. There are different dates for Northern Ireland.
Grant Shapps, Transport Secretary, said: "Driving lessons and tests are vital in helping people get to work and visit loved ones, and provide the skills for a lifetime of safe driving.
"As the country recovers from COVID-19 we can now open-up our services to help get the country moving again and I am very pleased to announce the restart of driving tests and lessons in a COVID-secure way."
Gareth Llewellyn, DVSA Chief Executive, said: "It has been vital that lessons and tests only resume when safe to do so and in line with the government’s advice.
"We know this has been a tough time for the whole country including learners and driving instructors but I am pleased to announce the restart of lessons and tests in England.
"Tests for critical workers have continued during the lockdown and I would like to thank all those instructors and examiners who have continued to work to help deliver tests for those who have done so much to help us during this terrible pandemic."
