Allow learner drivers to be passed if their driving instructors feels they are safe to drive due to the failure of the Government to enable learners to book a test.
1. Allow driving instructors to pass learners unable to book a test
21/08/2020 - Petitions
Found: Allow learner drivers to be passed if their driving instructors feels they are safe to drive due to the
2. Allow driving instructors to sign off Learners Licenses due to COVID-19.
30/08/2020 - Petitions
Found: Due to COVID-19 plenty of learners who have passed their theory test and are at a pass level for a Practical
3. Online hub to help learner drivers ahead of law change
01/06/2018 - Highways England
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Online hub to help learner drivers ahead of law change - GOV.UK
4. Green light for driving lessons on motorways
13/08/2017 - Department for Transport
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Found:
Green light for driving lessons on motorways - GOV.UK
5. Extension of driving theory test certificates
01/03/2021 - Early Day Motions
Found: granted to driving theory tests for learner drivers, tests taken by trainee driving instructors, Certificates
1. Covid-19: Extension of Driving Theory Test Certificates
28/01/2021 - Commons Chamber
1: that in mind when she responds on behalf of the Government.The covid-19 pandemic has had untold impacts - Speech Link
2. Driving Tests: High Wycombe
04/02/2021 - Commons Chamber
1: this subject.It is essential that we have driving tests in High Wycombe, yet the Driver and Vehicle - Speech Link
3. Car Insurance
05/03/2018 - Westminster Hall
1: the car itself, instead of on the individuals who drive it. The petition reads:“In some countries - Speech Link
4. Road Safety
05/11/2018 - Commons Chamber
1: dangerous it is on the road. It is very clear that drivers need greater awareness. Will the Minister possibly - Speech Link
2: there continues to be those groups, such as young drivers, that are disproportionately represented in our - Speech Link
3: describes and it is the constant challenge of the Government to seek to address them. There can be no doubt - Speech Link
5. Safety of Riders and Horses on Rural Roads
04/07/2017 - Westminster Hall
1: of the problems is that most drivers are unaware that they should not pass horses any faster than 15 miles - Speech Link
2: consider others’ safety, and pressing on the Government that we believe that there is more they can do - Speech Link
3: does he agree that on the whole many people who drive cars just think of a horse as a horse and forget - Speech Link
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It is unfair on learners who have been unable to book a test due to the pandemic to have to wait a significantly long time to be have access to booking one.
There is no provision within legislation that allows an approved driving instructor (ADI) to conduct a driving test for a learner driver. The Government has no plans to lay legislation to amend this.
The COVID-19 pandemic has been an unprecedented challenge for us all. Our absolute priority is to tackle the spread of COVID-19. Following the announcement of national lockdown restrictions, all routine practical driving lessons and tests have been suspended until the restrictions are lifted.
The Road Traffic Act 1988 only allows a full driving licence to be issued if the person has passed the test of competence to drive. The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) 1999 regulations require driving test examiners to meet certain criteria and pass an initial qualification and examination before being authorised by the Secretary of State to conduct practical driving tests. The regulations also specifically prohibit an examiner from simultaneously being an active ADI.
Although ADIs are well qualified and proficient in driving and instruction, they are not experienced assessors and this is evidenced by the current practical test pass rate of 47%.
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) appreciates that there is a high demand for driving tests. Once it is safe for driving tests to resume, the DVSA will ensure measures are in place to increase testing availability wherever possible; this will include offering overtime and annual leave buy back to examiners, asking all those qualified to carry out tests (warrant card holders) to do so, and conducting out of hours testing (such as on public holidays).
We recognise these restrictions have a significant impact on jobs and the economy. We have provided financial support for those whose livelihoods are impacted. The Self Employment Income Support Scheme’s third grant covered November to January calculated at 80% of average trading profits, up to a maximum of £7,500. A fourth grant covering February to April will be available in due course.
Department for Transport