On Monday 29 June, driving tests resumed on a gradual basis for trucks, buses and motorcycles.
Driving tests for cars, vans, and minibuses resumed on a gradual basis from 16 July with essential workers and those who had appointments cancelled due to Covid 19 being prioritised in the first instance. The phased resumption plan being put in place is to protect both the public and staff and will also enable the RSA to review practices and adapt any mitigating measures. It takes account of the layouts of different centres, which require differing levels of adaptation to meet the public health requirements, as well as the need to have sufficiently trained and available staff in each centre. It is planned that all driver test centres will be reopen by £ August. Driver theory tests have resumed in Clonmel but contact should be made directly with the centre to confirm local opening hours.
The safety of the public is of paramount importance at this time and my Department will be guided by NPHET and national experts.
