Dubai RTA has now opened all driving schools in the city, with strict restrictions in place. All driving schools in Dubai were suspended on 26 March. The decision was announced in line with the government’s measures to combat coronavirus pandemic. The schools reopened on 30 April, with social distancing restrictions.
Speaking about the reopening, Emirates Driving Institute mentioned in a statement: “We will take all the necessary measures to ensure safe and highest quality of training is imparted by our trainers.”
RTA’s Safety Guidelines For Driving Schools
- Number of members in the school must not exceed 30%
- Customers must use separate entry and exit doors
- Centres must provide remote thermometers and avoid using ear thermometers
- All institutes must provide sterilization materials at different points
- All chairs and door handles must be disinfected
- Training vehicles must be sterilized after every use
- Cash payments must be avoided and customers must be encouraged to pay online
- Monitor visitors’ temperature before entering the centre
- All visitors and staff must wear facemask and gloves
- Children between 3-12 years and adults above 60 will not be permitted inside the centre
- Only one student is permitted in each vehicle
- Instructors above 60 years and pregnant women are not allowed to work
- Social distance on 2 meters must be practiced
- Mask must no be removed even during training sessions
- Customers must be encouraged to attend lecture lessons online