The Road Safety Authority has asked people not to attend driving tests for the next six weeks under Level 5 restrictions if they are not an essential worker.
The RSA does not hold employment details of applicants and as such is asking people to determine for themselves if they fall into this category.
The Agency is asking anyone who is not in this category but has an appointment within the next six weeks to cancel their test online so the test can be given to an essential worker.
Essential workers are permitted to travel to driving tests under Level 5 restrictions but are advised to bring proof of appointment in case they are questioned by gardaí.
Similarly, the RSA has said only essential workers attend NDLS appointments, which have been deemed an essential.
National Car Tests and Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Tests are deemed essential services and will be continuing under Level 5.
The RSA said anyone with an NCT appointment or retest should attend as normal but advised that cash will not be accepted for payments.
Anyone with a CVRT appointment should also attend as normal.
Approved Driving Instructors have been deemed essential workers and can continue to provided instruction to those who have a driving test booking.
However, the driver theory test has not been categorised as an essential service and will not take place under Level 5 restrictions.
The RSA said essential workers who have yet to be given a test appointment can apply online and contact urgentdrivingtest@rsa.ie.
