Driving Tests for Critical Workers-Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Theory tests are suspended for one month, and driving tests are suspended for up to 3 months due to coronavirus - but tests are available for critical workers

The DVSA have updated for critical workers on how they can apply for tests, whilst the Theory Test & Practical Test centres are closed.

Booking Emergency Test Procedure for Critical Worker

You can still get an emergency test during the suspension period if your work is critical to the COVID-19 response, or you work in a critical sector. These include:

·         health and social care

·         education and childcare

·         key public services

·         local and national government

·         food and other necessary goods

·         public safety and national security

·         transport

·         utilities, communication and financial services

Book an emergency theory test

Email DVSA to ask for an emergency theory test.

You must send a photo or scanned image of valid ID such as your work ID badge.

If you do not have an ID badge you can send:

·         an email from a work email address

·         evidence from your employer, such as email or scanned document including company letterhead

·         a scan of your payslip

This is not an exhaustive list and evidence will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

You also need to tell them :

·         your telephone number and preferred contact time

·         which test centre you want to take your test at (currently only Birmingham, London, Glasgow and Ballymena)

·         the type of theory test you would like to take (car, car and trailer, motorcycle, lorry, bus or coach)

·         your driving licence number

If you meet the critical worker criteria, DVSA will contact you to explain what happens next.

Emergency theory tests
critical.worker.theory.test@dvsa.gov.uk

Book an Emergency Driving Test

Email DVSA to ask for an emergency driving test.

You must send a photo or a scanned image of a valid ID such as your work ID badge.

If you do not have an ID badge you can send:

·         an email from a work email address

·         evidence from your employer, such as an email or scanned document including company letterhead

·         a scan of your payslip

This is not an exhaustive list and evidence will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

You also need to tell us:

·         your telephone number

·         your preferred test location

·         the type of driving test you would like to take (car, car and trailer, motorcycle, lorry, bus or coach)

·         your driving licence number

·         the driving test reference number (if you have one)

·         your theory test certificate number

If you meet the critical worker criteria, DVSA will contact you with a test date.

This may take a while, please do not send another request.