Driver testing in regional NSW has been suspended until September 10 in response to the latest health advice and risks associated with COVID-19, Service NSW reports.

The spokesperson has also confirmed learner licences that expire while health restrictions are in place are not being extended.

"However customers will be able to resit their driver knowledge test at no charge once restrictions are lifted," the spokesperson told Australian Community Media.

"P1 drivers looking to progress their licence to P2 are able to do so online as no test is required."

The spokesperson said Service NSW would announce plans for working through the backlog and returning to normal service levels as soon as it is safe and practicable to do so.

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Wagga driving instructor Paul Dawson said it is pretty rare for a learner's licence to run out as they have a five-year expiry.

He said the more prevalent issue is students who need to get their p-plater licence but are unable to sit for the test, and eager drivers should prepare to wait.

"There will now be a five-week backlog of people who need to sit for their tests, as well as everyone else who will finish their hours during lockdown," Mr Dawson said.

"A lot of the kids need their licence so they can get their work otherwise the boss has to run them around.

"So it can impact their ability to get a job and it can impact businesses as well. These are the hidden issues."

Under current health orders, parents are still allowed to supervise their children who are learning to drive.

If they are from he same household, they are not required to wear masks in the car, but they are required to carry masks at all times outside of your residence.

The Riverina Police District "reasonable excuse" for supervision of learner drivers relates to education that cannot be acquired at the place of residence.

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