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The NI Executive has agreed to extend the current series of Covid-19 restrictions introduced on 26 December 2020, until 1 April 2021. They will be reviewed on 18 March 2021.

As a result, the DVA has suspended all driving tests (except motorcycle tests) for the period 28 December to 3 April 2021 inclusive.

Motorcycle testing is not affected by these restrictions.

For the latest position on Covid-19 restrictions please check the coronavirus-covid-19-and-motoring page.

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