02/06/2020
Dear all,
Due to the current COVID-19 situation in the UK and following all the government safety guidelines we have decided to run a risk assessment on our situation as social distancing presents difficulties whilst learning to drive; during the assessment and bearing in mind that both ( Pupil and Driving Instructor ) are healthy and present no symptoms related to Covid-19 we have come to the following decisions:
As social distancing of 2m meters required by the government will be absolutely imposible to keep in a vehicle between driving instructor and pupil, both ( Pupil and Driving Instructor ) must wear a face mask during the whole duration of the lesson.
Pupils must wear to the lessons suitable clothing that covers as much as their body as possible including arms and legs.
Pupils must come with a new pair of non reusable gloves that they will need to wear at the beginning of the lesson and dispose of accordingly once the lesson is over.
Pupils will bring only the absolutely necessary belongings with them to have a driving lesson (I.e phone, keys and wallet).
Both ( Pupil and Driving Instructor ) must use hand sanitiser gel before starting a lesson.
Lessons will be one to one only and no other passengers will be allowed in the vehicle during the lessons.
During lessons, fresh air must be circulating through the vehicle hence windows will be slightly open.
Driving Instructors must disinfect the vehicle in between pupils with the appropriate products recommended by the DVSA.
If at any point you or any member of your household presents any symptoms you must immediately isolate yourself and suspend any contact and inform your instructor immediately.
Please be aware that our aim is to keep both ( Driving instructors and Pupils ) safe in our vehicles at the same time that we are coming back to this new normality in these uncertain times, we all know that keeping safe as an individual we can save each other, otherwise, failing to comply with the rules above will put in danger the health of your instructor and you will become liable for the full cost of the lessons.
We want to return to this new normality in the safest possible way and it is our responsibility and each one of us to achieve it.
We thank you for all your support and patience and we are looking very much forward to see you all again as soon as possible.
Kind Regards
EMRSOM