Go-ahead for resumption of driving lessons

IT has been confirmed that driving lessons in Wales can restart later this month.

The Welsh Government said they would be able to take place from July 27.

Theory tests will restart on Monday, August 3, along with vocational, motorcycle, car and trailer tests, and tractor driving tests.

Driving tests will start from Monday, August 17.

Ken Skates, Minister for Economy and Transport, said: “Driving lessons and tests are vital in helping people get to work and visit loved ones, and provide the skills for a lifetime of safe driving.

“As Wales recovers from Covid-19 we can now open-up our services to help get the country moving again and I am very pleased to announce the restart of driving lessons and tests in a Covid secure way.”

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency chief executive Gareth Llewellyn said: “It has been vital that lessons and tests only resume when safe to do so and in line with the Welsh 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.”