TESTS TO RESTART IN SCOTLAND


July 10th, 2020.


The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and Scottish Government have announced that theory tests and motorcycle training will restart in Scotland on Wednesday the 22nd of July, and motorcycle tests will restart on Monday the 3rd of August.


Theory tests will take place with social distancing measures in place to help stop the spread of coronavirus.

From Monday 3 August 2020:

- motorcycle module 1 and module 2 tests will restart

- tractor and specialist vehicle driving tests will restart


Scotland’s route map through and out of the coronavirus crisis confirms that driving lessons and tests for other types of vehicles will not start before the 31st of July. You can still apply for an emergency driving test if you’re a critical worker.

Driving lessons, theory tests and driving tests are still suspended in Wales. There are different dates for England and Northern Ireland.


When lessons and tests will restart
Wednesday 22 July 2020 - Motorcycle and moped compulsory basic training (CBT)

Wednesday 22 July 2020 - Motorcycle direct access scheme (DAS) training

Wednesday 22 July 2020 - Theory tests

Monday 3 August 2020 - Motorcycle and moped module 1 and module 2 tests


Motorcycle trainer
Wednesday 22 July 2020 - DVSA enhanced rider scheme trainer theory test


Helping the country to get moving again
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 instructors but I am pleased to announce the first step in restarting some of our services in Scotland.

"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."


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