The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and Welsh Government have announced that:
- learner drivers and motorcyclists can resume training in Wales from Monday 27 July
- theory tests will restart on Monday 3 August
- motorcycle, lorry, bus and coach, car and trailer, and tractor driving tests will resume on Monday 3 August
- car driving tests will start again on Monday 17 August
The rules will apply to all types of driver and motorcycle training in Wales from these dates, including private practice with someone you live with.
Theory tests will restart in Wales on Monday 3 August. The tests will take place with physical distancing measures in place to help stop the spread of coronavirus.
Car driving tests will restart in Wales on Monday 17 August, which will give learner drivers time to have refresher lessons and practice before taking their test.
There are different dates for England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
When lessons and tests will restart
When services restart depends on what vehicle you’re learning to drive or ride.
Car
| Service | Date |
|---|---|
| Driving lessons | Monday 27 July 2020 |
| Theory tests | Monday 3 August 2020 |
| Driving tests | Monday 17 August 2020 |
Motorcycle and moped
| Service | Date |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle and moped compulsory basic training (CBT) | Monday 27 July 2020 |
| Motorcycle direct access scheme (DAS) training | Monday 3 August 2020 |
| Theory tests | Monday 3 August 2020 |
| Motorcycle and moped module 1 and module 2 tests | Monday 3 August 2020 |
Lorry, bus and coach
| Service | Date |
|---|---|
| Driver training | Monday 27 July 2020 |
| Theory tests | Monday 3 August 2020 |
| Driving tests | Monday 3 August 2020 |
Car and trailer
| Service | Date |
|---|---|
| Driver training | Monday 27 July 2020 |
| Driving tests | Monday 3 August 2020 |
Tractor and specialist vehicle
| Service | Date |
|---|---|
| Driver training | Monday 27 July 2020 |
| Driving tests | Monday 3 August 2020 |
Approved driving instructor (ADI)
| Service | Date |
|---|---|
| Driving instructor training | Monday 27 July 2020 |
| ADI part 1 test (theory) | Monday 3 August 2020 |
| ADI part 2 test (driving ability) | Monday 17 August 2020 |
| ADI part 3 test (instructional ability) | To be confirmed |
| ADI standards check | To be confirmed |
Motorcycle trainer
| Service | Date |
|---|---|
| DVSA enhanced rider scheme trainer theory test | Monday 3 August 2020 |
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 driving instructors but I am pleased to announce the restart of lessons and tests in Wales.
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.
