Simon Williams, RAC spokesman said: “The scale of the pandemic’s impact on novice drivers is clear to see. “Even with looser restrictions over the summer, the number of practical driving tests was only half what it was in the same period last year. “Given how important the ability to drive is in enabling people to work, there will undoubtedly be enormous frustration among learners about having to delay the start of their driving careers.” Under the current measures, driving tests and lessons are still going ahead but with several restrictions in place. READ MORE Learners still need to wear masks when in the car and will still have their test automatically stopped the second a student fails.