i hope you are all well, so it was a shock to be told you have to stay indoors, don’t go out, don’t work unless you are needed. The government have done a fantastic job by making sure the NHS are able to cope, me and my family have done our best to stay away from others, my wife was diagnosed with very high blood pressure when this happened, ( 217/ 111) so we made sure we kept away, also my son was born with a chest infection and stomach infection so we are careful, i know we are going to get it every one will, but its about not overwhelming the hospitals so they can save as many people as possible. I am a driving instructor, i have not worked since 23rd March, i love what i do but we all need to be safe, I hope everyone is safe.

Paul Westlake ADI

Well so far so good, no money coming in but healthy, tried to contact gov for universal credit but no luck so far, now need to put a plan together for the way forward?????

Driving tests suspended for up to 3 months – tests for critical workers to continue and be prioritised We are suspending driving tests for up to 3 months from Saturday 21 March 2020 as there is extended contact between candidates and examiners in vehicles. Motorcycle tests are also being suspended.  We have put in place plans to provide tests for people who provide essential services. This includes: car driving tests motorcycle tests ADI tests lorry, coach and bus driving tests We will get in touch with everyone with a test booked during this time to let them know their test has been suspended and that we will automatically re-book them. In addition all theory tests have been cancelled until Monday 20 April 2020 and refunds will be issued. Out of pocket expenses If a test has been suspended with less than 3 days’ notice, you and your pupils will be able to claim out-of-pocket expenses. We will be monitoring the emerging situation and will let you know if we need to cancel any more tests. Unsubscribe  |  View email in browser

Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for instructors

We’re sending you this email because the government’s advice about the coronavirus outbreak has changed.

Stay at home if you have coronavirus symptoms

Stay at home for 7 days if you have either:

• a high temperature
• a new continuous cough

Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital.

Use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service if:

• you feel you cannot cope with your symptoms at home
• your condition gets worse
• your symptoms do not get better after 7 days

What DVSA is doing

We are emailing instructions to anyone with a test booked in the next week to let them know what they need to do.

Theory tests and driving tests

We will rebook your pupil’s test free of charge if it has to be cancelled or changed because either:

• they have coronavirus symptoms 
• you have coronavirus symptoms and they were going to use your car

It will be done free of charge even if it’s done at short notice (within 3 clear working days of the test). 

This includes ADI part 2 tests.

ADI part 3 tests and standards checks

We’ll email you directly if you have an ADI part 3 test or standards check booked in the next week.

We will rebook your ADI part 3 test free of charge if it has to be cancelled or changed because either:

• you have coronavirus symptoms 
• the pupil you were intending to bring has coronavirus symptoms

It will be done free of charge even if it’s done at short notice (within 3 clear working days of the test).

We will also rebook your standards check if you have to cancel or change it because of coronavirus. 

More information

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has published guidance for employees, employers and businesses.

Find out more about the government’s response to coronavirus.

Well done Lily for passing your driving test today at folkestone test centre. 🙂