Covid-19 could lead to backlog of 1m driving lessons, instructors say

Due to Covid-19, only driving tests for essential workers are operating, which has created a waiting list which continues to grow.

The suspension of driver education services due to Covid-19 could result in a backlog of about 1m driving lessons, an Oireachtas committee has heard.

Trade union Unite’s Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) branch said there was a need to recruit additional instructors and to resume lessons for essential workers in a bid to reduce a logjam when public health restrictions are eased.