Coronavirus (COVID-19): driving tests and theory tests
Driving tests on Thursday 19 and Friday 20 March have been postponed due to the unfolding coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. Check the latest advice.
Published 17 March 2020
Last updated 18 March 2020 — see all updates
From:
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Applies to:
England, Scotland, and Wales
Contents
- Stay up to date
- Latest information
- When to stay at home
- Cancel or rearrange your test if you have coronavirus symptoms
- If your test is cancelled by DVSA for another reason
Stay up to date
This page tells you what to if you have a driving test or theory test booked. It will be updated if anything changes.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It’s caused by a virus called coronavirus.
The symptoms are:
- a high temperature – you feel hot to touch on your chest or back
- a new, continuous cough – this means you’ve started coughing repeatedly
Latest information
Thursday 19 and Friday 20 March 2020
Driving tests due to take place on Thursday 19 and Friday 20 March 2020 have been postponed.
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will automatically rebook your test, free of charge, as soon as possible. DVSA will send you another email with the new date and time as soon as it’s been rebooked.
Check back for the latest updates.
When to stay at home
Stay at home for:
- 7 days from when your symptoms started if you live alone
- 14 days from the first day someone in your home becomes ill if you live with others
You must not go to your driving test or theory test if you have to stay at home. Your test will not go ahead if you have these symptoms.
This applies to all types of theory tests, driving tests and approved driving instructor (ADI) standards checks.
For driving tests, this applies to both you and your driving instructor, or anyone accompanying you in the vehicle.
Find out what to do if you have these symptoms on the NHS website.
Cancel or rearrange your test if you have coronavirus symptoms
You need to cancel or rearrange your test if you have coronavirus symptoms.
You will be able to do this free of charge, even if it’s at short notice.
How you do this depends on when your test is.
If your test is more than 3 clear working days away
You can cancel or change your appointment online if it’s more than 3 clear working days away.
Working days do not include Sundays and public holidays.
Use the service to:
- change your theory test appointment
- change your driving test appointment
- change your instructor theory test appointment
Theory tests within the next 3 working days
Email DVSA to cancel or change your appointment if your test is within the next 3 working days.
You’ll need to give your:
- full name (as shown on your driving licence)
- driving licence number
- test booking reference
- full address and postcode
- date of birth
DVSA customer services
Driving tests within the next 3 working days
Email DVSA to cancel or change your appointment if your test is within the next 3 working days.
You’ll need to give your:
- full name (as shown on your driving licence)
- driving licence number
- test booking reference
DVSA customer services
If your test is cancelled by DVSA for another reason
DVSA might have to cancel your test for other reasons, for example, if the examiner is unwell.
You’ll be sent a new date for your test if this happens. You can change the date if it’s not suitable.
You can apply for a refund of out-of-pocket expensesif DVSA cancels your test at short notice.
Covid-19: Lets take early precaution before it is late
1. How to protect yourself against Covid-19/ Corona Virus?
A. Manage your health
– Keep a close watch on your body for symptoms
– Good personal hygiene:
– Avoid touching your face
– Cover your mouth with a tissue paper when coughing or sneezing, and dispose the soiled tissue paper in the rubbish bin immediately
– Seek medical attention promptly if you are feeling unwell
B. Maintain clean hands
– Practice regular hand washing with soap and water
C. Minimise contact with those unwell
– Avoid close contact with people who are unwell or showing symptoms of illness
– Mask up when unwell
– If you are feeling unwell, stay at home and avoid social gatherings.
– Avoid taking public transport where possible.
D. Monitor the news
E. If you are going overseas, adopt the following precautions at all times:
– Avoid contact with live animals including poultry and birds, and consumption of raw and under-cooked meats
– Avoid crowded places and close contact with people who are unwell or showing symptoms of illness
– Observe good personal hygiene
– Practice frequent hand washing with soap
2. Symptoms of Covid-19 , People may experience:
runny nose
sore throat
cough
fever
difficulty breathing (severe cases)
More info about Covid-19: https://youtu.be/7X9zvQfyxms
Take care all.
Udrive plus driving school is a responsible driving school in Coventry (www.udriveplus.co.uk) we offer driving lesson packages from pay as you go to semi and fully intensive packages .
We aim to continue offering high quality driving lesson’s in a safe environment. We hope this information helps you and us contain the spread of Coronavirus.
We wish you and your family good health and ease in these troubling times.
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