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Transport Minister Mark Bailey<\/figcaption><\/figure>June 3, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

Learner drivers will be able to sit for their P-plates again soon with practical driving tests to resume on June 15.<\/p>\n

Transport Minister Mark Bailey said with COVID-19 restrictions easing, transport authorities have begun preparing for the return of driving tests with new measures in place to ensure examiners and learner drivers are safe.<\/p>\n

The approved COVID-safe plan includes mandatory screening questions, vehicle cleaning requirements and reinforcement of general health and hygiene measures.<\/p>\n

\u201cHeavy vehicle driving tests resumed last week,” Mr Bailey said.<\/p>\n

“Light vehicle tests will recommence on June 15 to support jobs and keep our economy moving.\u201d <\/p>\n

Practical driving tests were suspended in late March due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements.<\/p>\n

\u201cNew driving examiners are being brought on board and tests will be conducted six days a week to help catch up on the number of learner drivers whose tests were suspended,” Mr Bailey said.<\/p>\n

He said a booking process would be introduced to prioritise learner drivers who had their tests suspended due to the pandemic, and those who urgently needed their P-plates for economic, health, and job reasons.<\/p>\n

The fee for learner licence renewals is being waived until three months after practical driving tests resume. <\/p>\n

This includes learner licences that have expired.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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