• Driving lessons and tests can restart this month in England, but a four-month backlog could make booking professional lessons difficult
• An estimated 370,000 new drivers may have been held back by the lockdown
• Stand-in instructors must know the law regarding supervising learner drivers

Research reveals 29% of drivers admit knowing their car needs repairing.

Motorists with an MOT expiry date on or after 1 August do not qualify for the six-month extension and must book a test as usual.

• Known defects include seriously dangerous faults including worn tyres, brake related problems, issues with lights or seatbelts and, windscreen repairs.
• 17% of motorists are driving a car displaying a service or warning light.
• Drivers can be prosecuted for driving a vehicle that is unsafe or not in a roadworthy condition.
• GoCompare Car Insurance reminds drivers that garages are open for car repairs, MOT tests and servicing.

• Google Trends data shows an increase of 1600% for searches for above ground swimming pools since lockdown began
• Warning that outdoor equipment may not be covered by home contents insurance