Following the government’s announcement setting out plans to move to step 4 of the roadmap in England on 19 July, DVSA explain what these changes mean to driver testing services in England and how these will affect you...

Taking rapid lateral flow tests

• From 19 July, DVSA will continue to encourage pupils to take a rapid lateral flow test in the 48 hours before your driving test

Face coverings

• From 19 July DVSA will continue to expect you to wear a face covering when you come for driving tests, unless you have a good reason not to, such as:
• having a physical or mental illness or impairment, or a disability that means you cannot put on, wear or remove a face covering
• putting on, wearing or removing a face covering would cause you severe distress
• You must tell DVSA if you have a good reason not to wear a face covering when your test is booked 
• Your test will not take place without a face covering if you do not tell DVSA ahead of your test

If you make a dangerous or serious fault on test

• From 19 July if you make a serious or dangerous fault, which means you've failed your test, the driving examiner will still direct you back to the driving test centre, where the test will end. This is to minimise the amount of time they need to spend in the vehicle
• DVSA will keep this measure under review

Car cleanliness and fresh air

• The inside of the car must be cleaned before your test
• The examiner will do an additional clean of some surfaces
  
• The car used for the test must have at least one window open on each side throughout the test. Any combination of windows can be opened. You should wear clothing suitable for the weather