16/03/2020
Corona Virus and driving lessons.
We appreciate that the present COVID-19 situation,creates concern for some of our customers taking driving lessons and driving tests. The very nature of learning to drive and taking tests requires close proximity of people in an enclosed environment and obviously the touching of controls and car door handles being shared throughout the day is necessary .
Though the driving school vehicle environment is clean we will take extra care in ensuring all surfaces, steering wheel, gear leavers and handbrake etc. are wiped before and after each lesson, we carry anti bacterial hand wash facilities and these can be used before or after using the vehicle.
The DVSA, who conduct the driving tests, have stated that anyone presenting for test with symptoms of coughs or colds and that may or may not be carrying Coronavirus, will be refused access to the test during the present situation, however if you need to cancel at short notice the normal “lose your fee” situation due to these circumstances will be lifted and another test arranged for another time.
In line with the DVSA we will be suspending our 24 hour cancellation notice during the present situation, so if you feel you may have a cold or cough please don’t hesitate to cancel with the knowledge you will not be charged for the lesson, even if it is within our 24 hour policy.
In turn, we as instructors, will also adhere to this policy, and if we should have any such symptoms we should also find it necessary to inform you of cancellation of your own lesson.