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The XT COVID FAQ

By June 20, 2020July 19th, 2021Uncategorized

Click here to ensure you are aware of our COVID terms and conditions 

We will still be requiring learners to wear a face covering after the 19th of July

In line with the precautions taken during the driving test, our ongoing Covid precautions including the wearing of face coverings, keeping the vehicle well ventilated and cleaned between each use will continue until further notice. 

What precautions against COVID will you and the examiners be taking?

Please bring a face covering to your lesson, our instructors will be wearing a face mask. You will also need to wear a mask on your driving test.

Please wash your hands before and after each lesson. Your instructor will also ask you to use hand sanitizer provided by us at the start of the lesson.

Your instructor will be cleaning all vehicle contact points  at the start and end of every lesson.

Some instructors may use a non-contact infra-red thermometer to check your temperature at the start of a lesson

We will ask if you’ve had any symptoms or been in contact with anyone with any symptoms. The lesson will not go ahead if this is the case, and no charge will be made for short notice cancellations due to these reasons.

Windows to remain partially down throughout all lessons to provide air flow. You may wish to wear warmer clothes depending on the weather conditions.

Lessons may be suspended due to a local lock down, or reported outbreaks in specific schools or workplaces, or if the instructor is advised to isolate due to the track and track system. Driving tests can currently be rescheduled at short notice at no cost due to COVID symptoms.

Test Procedures

All test waiting rooms and toilets are closed.
You and your instructor will meet the examiner outside in the car park.
Your instructor will be unable to accompany you in the car on the actual test.
Your instructor may not be able to hear the debrief  if social distancing cannot be maintained in the car park.
If you commit a serious or dangerous fault the examiner will direct you back to the test centre, terminating the test early. (Note the examiner will not tell you this until you have arrived back at the test centre)