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<p>The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has suspended most motorcycle tests
to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. But it is continuing to provide emergency
tests for those whose work is critical to the COVID-19 response.</p><p> </p><p>Motorcycle
approved training bodies (ATB) can continue to provide compulsory basic training (CBT)
for critical workers.</p><p> </p><p>Trainers should ask their pupils to bring appropriate
ID with them to demonstrate the need for the training – for example, an ID badge,
payslip or letter from their employer.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>It is the responsibility
of the trainer, and the pupil, to consider the risks to their health before deciding
if the training is essential.</p><p> </p><p>All ATBs should put in place appropriate
measures, in line with the latest Public Health England and Cabinet Office guidance,
to prevent the spread of coronavirus.</p><p> </p><p>Motorcycle manoeuvring areas will
be available for any essential training. The DVSA will contact ATBs who have a module
1 motorcycle test booked.</p><p> </p><p>CBT, direct access scheme (DAS) or DVSA enhanced
rider scheme instructor registration certificates that are due to expire before the
end of June 2020, will automatically be renewed.</p><p> </p>
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