Guidance

Coronavirus: driver and rider trainer guidance

Updated 14 September 2020

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Introduction

Driver and rider training and testing were suspended in March 2020 because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

They have now restarted in England, Wales and Scotland.

This guide is for approved driving instructors (ADIs), motorcycle trainers, and lorry and bus (vocational) trainers. It explains:

  • how you should work safely during coronavirus
  • what support is available for businesses

There’s different information for Northern Ireland.

1. Working safely during coronavirus

The government has published guidance about working safely during coronavirus. It includes:

Detailed guidance from representative organisations

Representative organisations have published detailed guidance about working safely during coronavirus.

You should check the detailed guidance for the type of training you provide:

2. Business support

Coronavirus support is available to businesses.

Find out what financial support schemes you may be eligible for.

3. How theory tests and driving tests will work

DVSA has published guidance about what you and your pupils should expect when they take theory tests and driving tests.

Sending information to the NHS Test and Trace service

DVSA will share your details and your pupil’s details with the relevant NHS service if a DVSA member of staff you had close contact with both:

  • develops coronavirus symptoms within 48 hours of your driving test
  • tests positive for coronavirus after their symptoms developed

There’s more information in the privacy notices for:

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