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Has there been any news about driving lessons?

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1stV45 · 02/11/2020 19:59

DS is due to start on Monday. Instructor is interpreting current guidance as he should still work as he can't wfh. I haven't seen anything that says driving instructors need to close?

However, guidance for DS is that he should stay at home except for essential shopping, work and education.

Is a driving lesson "education"?

I was really hoping this would happen for DS he's been on the instructor's waiting list since he turned 17 in the Spring. He's been wfh since March, but doesn't really seem to have much to do (apprenticeship). We feel incredibly lucky that they've kept him on but he has literally hardly left the house since March. Partly his own fault becuase he's quite introverted and doesn't want to go out so the lessons would give him something to focus on and a reason to leave the house. I'm really quite worried for his MH.

So lessons, allowed or not?

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ForgotMyMaskAgain · 02/11/2020 20:00

Heard tonight from driving instructor that they are not allowed. Gutted...

Muranoandizumi · 02/11/2020 20:01

Yeah, DVSA issued a statement saying they have been suspended :(

sashagabadon · 02/11/2020 20:01

I understand yes as driving instructor cannot work from home. Wearing mask, open window.
P. S book the theory after your day has had 7/8 lessons as wait can be 2 months or longer

sashagabadon · 02/11/2020 20:01

Oh sorry, I am wrong Sad

FunnyInjury · 02/11/2020 20:02

Cancelled from Friday until December according to DC's instructor.

So frustrating 🤷‍♀️

Poppystars · 02/11/2020 20:02

Interesting as a sports coach cannot work from home, but is nit allowed to run an indoor session.

Poppystars · 02/11/2020 20:02

So makes sense it is not allowed.

Must be frustrating for those near tests.

nameychange · 02/11/2020 20:03

Dd had a lesson today and her instructor had just heard that lesson were suspended for this lockdown month. She’s just booked her theory test soonest she can get is Jan.

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