My car is due its MOT. Are garages still open and doing this service? - Stewart Oxley, Coulby Newham
The government has granted a temporary six-month MOT extension to all cars, motorcycles and light vans which have an MOT due from 30 March. However, it says that all vehicles need to be kept in a roadworthy condition, and taken to a garage if they need repairs (garages are allowed to remain open under the new restrictions).
Vehicles due for an MOT before 30 March should still be taken in for testing, unless their owner is self-isolating.
MOTs have been suspended for lorries, buses and trailers for up to three months.
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has also suspended driving and motorcycle tests in England, Scotland and Wales for up to three months from 21 March, except for critical workers.
All practical driving tests are also currently suspended in Northern Ireland until 22 June.
I'm a vulnerable person and social interaction is needed with my carer. Is he allowed to visit me? - Lee Thompson, Barrow-in-Furness
If your carer is providing essential support, the government says that this should continue as normal, as long as the carer doesn't have symptoms of coronavirus.
It's advised that any visitors to your home should wash their hands for 20 seconds with water and soap before and regularly during their visit, and keep a distance of 2m (6ft) away from you.
Additionally, it's important to keep a list of alternative people who can help you if your carer becomes ill.
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