Freeway Driving School

All Students

As you are all aware Covid restrictions are being lifted further hopefully toward whatever the new “normal” is.

Currently DVL have not been informed as to the removal of precautions on test so until further notice:

All candidates will still need to present an LFT carried out prior to attending for test.

No accompanied Instructor/friend permitted on test

Masks must still be worn in the Theory suite

As soon as we hear of any further developments I will let you know.

Steve

PRACTICAL DRIVING TEST REQUIREMENTS

Following on from the latest CCA Media Briefing, a number of changes are being introduced in respect of the procedures to be followed when attending a practical driving test.

These changes reflect the emergence of the new Omicron variant of Covid on the Island and the anticipated increase in likely case numbers and are designed to reduce the risk of transmitting the disease through close contact during practical driving tests.

As of Monday 20th December, candidates will be required to wear a mask/face covering* during the course of the test in addition to providing confirmation of a negative lateral flow test on arrival at DVL.

*DVL will only allow exemptions from wearing a mask if the candidate can provide verification of a medical condition or disability.

Candidates should familiarise themselves with driving in a face mask before the test day.
Failure to provide medical proof or non-compliance to wear a mask may result in the test not going ahead and result in the loss of the booking fee.

The Examiner will stop the test to allow the candidate to adjust the mask however should it become a safety issue the test may then be terminated.

Candidates should still arrive prior to the test start time as listed on the test booking confirmation and park on the test bays at the rear of the building. However, they should not enter DVL premises, the Examiner will meet them at the car and carry out the necessary checks prior to the start of the test.

All “touch points” on test cars that may be in contact with the Examiner such as door handles, widow winders / switches and handbrake, whether it be a school car or private car, should be wiped down using a suitable antibacterial wipe.

The end of the test will terminate in the test bays at the front of the building. Instructors are permitted to listen in on the de-brief providing the candidate does not object and the Instructor does not enter the vehicle.

In order to limit unnecessary time spent in the vehicle, should the candidate commit a serious or dangerous fault they will be immediately informed that the drive is now terminated and be asked to return to DVL.

If the candidate is successful on the test there will be a small team working within the licensing department who can process the pass certificate.

The Examiners are carrying out regular lateral flow tests themselves and may or may not be wearing a mask/face covering over the course of the drive.

Should any Instructor or candidate become or feel unwell prior to attending at DVL please let us know and even at short notice we can cancel the test and arrange an alternative test date or issue a payment token for the candidate to choose a slot themselves.

DVL will continue to monitor any further CCA briefings / Public Health guidance and advise you as soon as possible should anything change.

If you have any concerns regarding the above, please contact DVL or me directly.

Regards

Steve.

Issued: 16th December 2021