BEFORE YOUR LESSON:

I will contact you before each lesson.

You MUST tell me:

• If you or anyone in your household has become unwell or has symptoms of COVID 19
• If you or anyone in your household has been tested in the last week
• If you believe you may have been in contact with someone showing symptoms
• If you or anyone in your household have become unwell or are showing symptoms

You will need to download the NHS Test and Trace app

No cancellation fees will apply to Covid-19 related issues.

• I will call to let you know I have arrived and will be sanitising the car for your lesson. 
• Please wash your hands for at least 20 seconds just before leaving the house.
• Your temperature will be taken before  the lesson.

*DO NOT ENTER THE CAR UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO*

Remember we will not be allowed to shake hands, share pens, phones or the usual sweets I’m afraid. 

DURING THE LESSON:

• To reduce the risk level, face coverings will be worn by myself and the pupil. 
• Gloves can be your choice but may be helpful, in case you need to blow your nose or similar. 
• It will be easier to use your own but both will be available in the car if you do not have, unless otherwise told.
• Windows will be open as much as possible.
• Air conditioning will not be used unless it is needed to control the visibility, and then it will only be used on fresh air, not recycle.
• Parents, guardians and friends will not be able to sit in the back on lesson or test.
• Should you start to show symptoms during the lesson, or if any other relevant information comes to light,  the lesson will be terminated immediately.
• We will social distance as much as we can, unless I have to take control of the vehicle. 
• Should we need to talk for some time, we will park up safely and talk outside the car.
• When we speak inside the car, we should stay front facing, although I know this is a difficult thing to do, especially if I need to you hear precise instructions.
• Once you finish the lesson and go inside, please remember to wash your hands immediately.
• You should wear suitable clothing providing as much covering as is reasonable, short sleeves are acceptable. Please be mindful that the windows will be open for ventilation to help lower the risk. This may mean the car will be hotter/colder than normal. We will only be using the air-con if there is a problem with the windows misting up. All clothing should be washed after the lesson.

Payments

Cash payments will need to be the correct money as I cannot give change at the moment. Placing it in an envelope would be perfect. If you would like to pay by Bank Transfer, please ask for the details.

Pricing updates will be sent out within the next week, where applicable.

The Driving Test

• On the day of your driving test, we will arrive just 5 minutes before the test to clean down the vehicle before the test. 
• The waiting room will not be open and we will be waiting in the car park, so ensure you have suitable clothing for the conditions.
• You will meet the examiner in the car park, and they will go through the normal checks with you.
• If you or the examiner develops symptoms after the test, the NHS Test and Trace service will use data it collects from you to get in contact.
• The examiner may choose to use a seat covering and must be satisfied the car has been recently cleaned.
• It is mandatory that you wear a face covering unless the DVSA have been informed at the time of booking the slot.  
• The examiner will be wearing a face covering.
• The instructor is not allowed to accompany the test.
• If you develop COVID-19 symptoms before the test you can re-book without losing the fee.
• If you commit a serious or dangerous fault or 16 driving faults, you will be brought back to the centre early. 
• You will not be told the result until back at the test centre.
• This will not result in a refund from the instructor as the time has already been booked out.
• The debrief at the end of the test will be delivered outside the car where possible allowing the instructor and candidate to listen at a safe social distance. 
• This may not always be possible due to weather conditions.
• If the candidate develops a cough, or becomes unwell during the test, the test will be stopped.
• There will be a wait after the test whilst the instructor cleans down the vehicle before driving you home.

If you are not happy with any of these conditions, or have any concerns at all, please contact me to discuss further. 

Thanks for you co-operation during these tough times we find ourselves in. With your help and understanding we can get this industry back up and running.