https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/advice/dvla-approves-solo-test-drives-car-buyers-maintain-social-distancing

 

Edited 30 April, 20206 yr by vrskeith

That calls for more than a wash and vacuum between tests, a deep clean between tests of the vehicle and keys.

Maybe even a defungging (made up word)  of the AC / Ventilation system.

 

I wonder which Ministers of States the DVLA run that past.  The Transport Secretary, the Secretary of State for Health, The Chancellor, The First Minister of State, 

the PM etc etc.

Just now, Roottootemblowinootsoot said:

That calls for more than a wash and vacuum between tests, a deep clean between tests of the vehicle and keys.

Maybe even a defungging (made up word)  of the AC / Ventilation system.

 

I wonder which Ministers of States the DVLA run that past.  The Transport Secretary, the Secretary of State for Health, The Chancellor, The First Minister of State, 

the PM etc etc.

Driver to ware throw away gloves and mask. Provided by dealer?

Edited 30 April, 20206 yr by vrskeith

@vrskeith

You are putting a lot of trust in people.   In the like of me that loves an un-accompanied road test.....

 

Like those i see at Tesco that take a trolley then put on gloves, then do the shop and then return the trolley and head off to their car with gloves on or thrown in the bin.

 

You need a car cleaner prepared properly in PPE to be preparing cars before hand over and after.

Give them the same hourly rate as a Dealer Principal. 

16 minutes ago, Roottootemblowinootsoot said:

@vrskeith

You are putting a lot of trust in people.   In the like of me that loves an un-accompanied road test.....

 

Like those i see at Tesco that take a trolley then put on gloves, then do the shop and then return the trolley and head off to their car with gloves on or thrown in the bin.

 

You need a car cleaner prepared properly in PPE to be preparing cars before hand over and after.

Give them the same hourly rate as a Dealer Principal. 

Grant  Shapps , Matt Hancock will sort it  by  passing the buck to the Scientists 

Process,procedure and PPE. "Working day and night"

 

Edited 30 April, 20206 yr by vrskeith

I don't quite understand how it's ever been the DVLA stopping this from happening? "Unaccompanied test drive" has always been an (expensive) option when getting a quote for a trader's insurance policy.

Edited 30 April, 20206 yr by StevesTruck

It is the Dealership / Manufacturers selling cars that is changing, relaxing lockdown rules and continuing Social Distancing.

Not a change of Trade Plates or Insurance rules from before March 2020.

3 hours ago, StevesTruck said:

I don't quite understand how it's ever been the DVLA stopping this from happening? "Unaccompanied test drive" has always been an (expensive) option when getting a quote for a trader's insurance policy.

 

We have been doing this with motorcycles forever.  If there is a will there is a way.  Might need a family member with the person being tested perhaps, emergency stop could be interesting.

@lol-lol  Test Drive, not Driving Test.      Driving lessons in cars unaccompanied would be interesting...

1 hour ago, Roottootemblowinootsoot said:

Driving lessons in cars unaccompanied would be interesting...

 

Reminiscent of the inflatable co-pilot in Airplane

 

 

 

Five Stars to this salesperson.