The decision has been made to help prevent the spread
of coronavirus as tests lead to extended contact
between candidates and examiners in vehicles.
Motorcycle tests are also being suspended.
DVSA has
put in place plans to provide tests
for critical workers.
Protecting the public
Transport Secretary said:
We are having to take big decisions to protect the
public in our national battle against COVID-19.
Regrettably, we have had to suspend driver testing
for up to 3 months to help tackle the spread of the
virus.
It is vital that those who need a test can get one
so DVSA is
offering tests to those who have a critical need,
such as the NHS and drivers delivering goods across
the UK.
Those who have tests cancelled will have priority
when testing resumes.
The tests being suspended include:
- car driving tests
- motorcycle tests
- lorry, coach and bus driving tests
- approve driving instructor (ADI) tests and checks
DVSA will
contact everyone with a test booked during this time to
let them know their test has been cancelled and that it
will automatically re-book for them.
The decision will be kept under review.
The latest
information about driving tests and
COVID-19 is on GOV.UK.
MOTs for lorries, buses and trailers
DVSA has
suspended MOTs (annual tests) for all heavy goods
vehicles (HGVs) and public service vehicles (PSVs) for
up to 3 months from 21 March 2020.
All HGV and PSV vehicles
with an MOT will be issued with a 3-month certificate
of temporary exemption (CTE) until further notice.
Vehicles must be maintained, kept safe to drive
(roadworthy) and operate within the terms of operators’
licence conditions.
Check what you
need to do to exempt your vehicle.
MOTs for cars, motorcycles and light vans
The Department for Transport continues to keep MOT
testing under review and will provide an update in due
course.
