Driving lessons in England will be allowed to resume from 4 July, the Leader of the House of Commons has announced.
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is writing to driving instructors in England, and set out its plans for how lessons will resume. As with many lockdown measures, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have autonomy in this matter, and will make separate plans for driving lessons to return.
Speaking at a Business Questions session in the House of Commons, Jacob Rees-Mogg said the Government will help driving instructors “return to life that is as close to normal as possible, as quickly and fairly as possible.”
He added that the Government will be taking a “phased approach to resuming practical testing so learners have the opportunity to practise before taking a test”.
Commenting on the announcement, Sarah Rees, managing director of the AA Driving School, said: “This is a welcome relief for the thousands of people in England who can now start their journey to driving freedom from 4 July.
“This will open the door for workers who need a safer way to commute and for the many who are forced to find new employment after lockdown. For driving instructors in England, it means the end is in sight to what has been an incredibly challenging time with high levels of uncertainty around their ability to earn a living.
“Driving instructors in other parts of the UK - who still do not have a date for when they can restart their livelihood - are being left in limbo, and we hope the devolved governments in the rest of the UK will soon follow suit.
“During lockdown, more than 10,000 prospective pupils joined our waiting list, so we are sure there will be a strong demand for lessons. There are also thousands of pupils who are desperate to get back behind the wheel and resume their lessons. If we want safe new drivers after COVID-19, we need to ensure they get the right education and driving experience before the clock to return to work starts ticking.”
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