Workforce News: Priority Driving Test Information

Following the queries raised at our round table in November, please find below the latest advice received in relation to booking priority test slots for mobile emergency workers.

Booking DVSA tests for mobile emergency workers

The government published roadmap sets out that driving tests and theory tests in England will restart (as part of step 2) no earlier than 12 April 2021. During this period, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will continue to offer their services for mobile emergency workers only.

The following information can be downloaded here to be shared as appropriate.

This service is only available in England and Wales. Applications must come from an employer and should be coordinated through a single point of contact within the organisation. We will not accept applications from the individuals who require the test.

To be eligible for this service the individual must:

• respond to ‘threats to life’ as part of their role

• need to drive as part of their role (this does not include commuting)

• be ready to take their test before 12 April 2021.

Arranging a practical driving test

Your employee must already have practical test booking on the DVSA service before you can apply for them to have a mobile emergency worker test.

To apply for a mobile emergency service driving test for your employee, email us at MEWApp@dvsa.gov.uk(External link) using your organisation’s email. Please do not share the email address with your employee as this is a restricted service.

Your email will need to include:

• employee’s name

• employee’s job role

• employee’s driving licence number

• the type of test they require

• driving test booking reference number

• current driving test date

• the reason why the individual requires the licence to carry out the duties of their role. This should not include commuting to work.

• which driving test centres they would prefer to take the test from

• any dates when the candidate is unavailable

Arranging a theory test

To apply for a mobile emergency service theory test for your employee, email us at MEWtheorytest@dvsa.gov.uk(External link) using your organisation’s email. Please do not share the email address with your employee as this is a restricted service.

Your email will need to include:

• the number of tests required

• the type (category)of test required

• the reason why your employee requires the licence to carry out the duties of their role (this should not include commuting to work