{"id":479,"date":"2023-08-23T09:48:22","date_gmt":"2023-08-23T08:48:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hub.gmintegratedcare.org.uk\/asc\/?p=479"},"modified":"2023-08-23T09:48:22","modified_gmt":"2023-08-23T08:48:22","slug":"emergency-driving-tests-for-critical-workers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hub.gmintegratedcare.org.uk\/asc\/emergency-driving-tests-for-critical-workers\/","title":{"rendered":"EMERGENCY DRIVING TESTS FOR CRITICAL WORKERS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You can only get an emergency practical driving test if you\u2019re a critical worker in England or Wales and you work for one of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the NHS, in health or social care<\/li>\n<li>the emergency services<\/li>\n<li>a local council<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You must also:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>need to drive as part of your job<\/li>\n<li>respond to \u2018threats to life\u2019 as part of your job<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-get-a-test\">How to get a test<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re eligible and you want a test, talk to your employer. 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