Learners will again have to put their instructions on hold as the country heads towards the second national lockdown
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Driving lessons and tests will be banned during national lockout in England, Downing Street confirmed
Learner drivers will again have to suspend their instructions from Thursday, when the country enters a month-long lockdown
Classes were suspended during the first nationwide lockdown, but finally resumed in July, resulting in a large backlog of tests
Asked about the possibility of taking driving lessons or driving tests under the latest restrictions, the Prime Minister’s spokesman said: « In both cases, the answer is no »
It comes as Boris Johnson has dropped his opposition to a second lockdown amid grim predictions by experts about skyrocketing coronavirus rates
The restrictions – which he previously called a « nuclear » option – will come into effect at midnight on Thursday if approved by Parliament
The Prime Minister will address MPs on Monday afternoon over the lockdown that will close non-essential pubs, restaurants and businesses, while schools, colleges and nurseries can remain open
People will also be allowed to exercise and socialize in outdoor public spaces with their household or another person
Driving lessons and tests resumed on July 4, when a series of restrictions from the first lockdown were relaxed
Instructors and students were to wear masks inside the car unless exempted from the rules and all vehicles had to be thoroughly cleaned
Transportation Secretary Grant Shapps said at the time: “Driving lessons and tests are essential in helping people get to work and visit loved ones, and learn the skills necessary for safe driving
« As the country recovers from Covid-19, we can now open our services to help the country move again and I am very happy to announce the restart of driving tests and courses in a safe manner by Covid «
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