Lockdown restrictions: Shop owner and driving instructor describe relief as rules ease
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Lockdown restrictions: Shop owner and driving instructor describe relief as rules ease
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This will be followed by car and lorry driving lessons, motorcycle tests and theory tests from 12 April before car tests go ahead 10 days later.
However, it is expected many learner drivers will still miss out on their tests and be forced to reschedule.
One road user said they were worried their rescheduled test booked for April 14th would still be cancelled as this was scheduled days before test restrictions are set to be lifted.
Replying to the tweet, the DVSA almost confirmed this would be the case, adding they would “email candidates” with details on rescheduled tests.
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Simon Williams, RAC spokesman said: “The scale of the pandemic’s impact on novice drivers is clear to see.
“Even with looser restrictions over the summer, the number of practical driving tests was only half what it was in the same period last year.
“Given how important the ability to drive is in enabling people to work, there will undoubtedly be enormous frustration among learners about having to delay the start of their driving careers.”
Under the current measures, driving tests and lessons are still going ahead but with several restrictions in place.
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Learners still need to wear masks when in the car and will still have their test automatically stopped the second a student fails.