16/10/2020
Update from DVA regarding test cancellations and driving lessons:
DVA have confirmed in a statement that all driving tests will be suspended for a period of 4 weeks until Friday 13th November at 5:59pm
The booking system is due to be closed today. And will not re-open during whilst the current restrictions are in place.
This cancellations of driving tests will apply to all categories of driver testing, including cars, busses, lorries and motorcycles.
Any candidate who has had their test cancelled, will be refunded and contacted by the DVA to reschedule their tests...
There will be no extension to theory tests and no key worker priority lists.
Theory tests will be continuing as normal throughout this period.
The DVA confirmed that there will be no compensation paid to candidates who had their test cancelled with less than 3 working days notice.
Driving lessons will be illegal in the new regulations starting at 6:00pm on Friday 16th October 2020. The restrictions are expected to end on Friday 13th November 2020 at 5:59pm.