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<p>The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is aware that demand for theory
tests in Scotland is currently high and it is doing all it can to offer more tests
at centres by increasing opening hours and running tests on extra days where possible.
The provision of additional testing is dependent upon the availability of venues and
agreements with landlords. The DVSA is working with its theory test provider, Pearson
VUE, to explore further ways in which it can further increase theory test capacity.</p><p>
</p><p>The DVSA is continuing to work with the Scottish Government but as a result
of the 2 metre physical distancing restrictions in Scotland, as required by the Scottish
Government, it is unable to increase the number of desks used to take tests. This
has reduced capacity at most theory test sites by 50%.</p><p> </p><p>The DVSA and
its theory test contract provider, Pearson VUE, have explored the possibility of delivering
the theory tests outside of existing sites, but this was found to be not suitable
as it is dependent upon a physical infrastructure within the Pearson VUE network.</p><p>
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