Successful - post here

JimmyAlfonso wrote: »

I chanced heading to Leopardstown after work this afternoon. Arrived there at 4:45 and they took me immediately and I was back out the door less than 10 minutes later.:D They reckon between 2-3 weeks to process.

Mine took 10 working days on the button! If you exclude their rather pathetic appointments system they're actually very good!

To give you an idea of the time it takes, I passed on the 29th May, applied on the 30th in NDLS, and found a shiny new licence waiting for me when I got home from work today.



Nate

ConorKelleher wrote: »

I was a lot less fortunate. I applied for mine on the 16th of April (I was told it would be delivered in 2-3 weeks) and now, eight weeks later, it still hasn't arrived. I've found a load of people in these forums saying it took them around 6 weeks and yet I envy them -.-

The licence backlog is now cleared and present waiting time is 8-9 days. If a licence is now taking more than two weeks there is a usually a problem with the paperwork or the processing section has lost something. Try emailing them quoting your driver number and date of birth: info@ndls.ie as the helpline isn't particularly useful.

Don't think they have the postal applications in place yet.

Nate

Walk-ins also get an appointment slot. But these are usually filled by 12pm. So if you want to be seen same day, you would need to be there early. Otherwise you are hoping for a no show or the good will of staff.

thegreatescape wrote: »

Is anyone sure that walk ins are accepted? I had a friend who walked into a centre in Louth and was refused and was told to make an appointment because they didn't do walk ins? Is this allowed?

After 5 years of driving and one previous failed attempt at the test 5 years ago I finally passed in Rathgar on Friday 13th June. The test went extremely well with only 2 Grade 2 faults given. The tester commented that it was the best test he has seen in a very long time. Went straight to leopardstown NDLS in the hope of getting a walk in appointment and was seen straight away. I had a fantastic instructor that prepped me for the test in the week leading up to the test. It was a great way to start my weekend.

Passed at the 3rd attempt in Navan. Absolutely delighted

3 Grade 2's, two for positioning on the straight and in traffic lanes. It was a two lane system and I stayed in the right lane instead of moving into the left one for going straight ahead. Another one for reaction to hazards when I was switching lane. Looked over my shoulder and hesitated when there was a car letting me through.

Not so bad overall. Such a relief to get it done after the hardship of the last two tests.


Edit: Just went on the NDLS centre to book an appointment. Nothing available until Thursday the 3rd of July. F*ck that. Is there any point of even booking? I think I might just call in early on Monday. What do yous think.

Anyone in the Navan/Meath area in need of a great driving instructor just PM me.

Delighted to have passed the test today with 4 grade 2s. I had 2 grade 1s too for the hand signals, no idea why as I showed all of them correctly. Meh, glad to have this off my chest now.

Applying for the license is a different matter though, there's nothing available in Cork for the next two weeks if I try to book it online. I may just try my luck and go there early Monday morning. They should have more centres if they can't cope with the number of people, seriously.

I assume you can book the appointment in another city and there will be no problems?

New Mallow office opening in a few weeks. Half of all appointments are kept each day for walkins. Once your're there at 8.45 you should have an appointment within the hour. whole thing takes about 10minutes.

galson wrote: »

Delighted to have passed the test today with 4 grade 2s. I had 2 grade 1s too for the hand signals, no idea why as I showed all of them correctly. Meh, glad to have this off my chest now.

Applying for the license is a different matter though, there's nothing available in Cork for the next two weeks if I try to book it online. I may just try my luck and go there early Monday morning. They should have more centres if they can't cope with the number of people, seriously.

I assume you can book the appointment in another city and there will be no problems?

Vologda69 wrote: »

New Mallow office opening in a few weeks. Half of all appointments are kept each day for walkins. Once your're there at 8.45 you should have an appointment within the hour. whole thing takes about 10minutes.

Yeah, that's what I intend to do on Monday.

NufcNavan wrote: »

Would heading in as early as possible be advisable?

Well I would presume that is the case. I don't know if you actually went into the test centre but they had the walk-ins go to one side so worst case scenario you're queuing for a while. I'd be very surprised if they told you to leave, just don't forget your documents + the money (card will do as well) and it should be alright. Took two weeks for the license to arrive for what it's worth.

Passed my 2nd time in Tallaght with 1 error for progress turning right.. There was 3 filters and only the left filter was green so decided to wait, My tester was sooo nice said he rarely only gives peope 1 mark for the whole test! DELIGHTED SO for the NDLS can we just walk in for an appointment in the morning?

AH92 wrote: »

Passed my 2nd time in Tallaght with 1 error for progress turning right.. There was 3 filters and only the left filter was green so decided to wait, My tester was sooo nice said he rarely only gives peope 1 mark for the whole test! DELIGHTED SO for the NDLS can we just walk in for an appointment in the morning?

Congrats!

Try and book an appointment if you can. I walked into a centre at ten one morning and was told to come back at ten to five. The alternative was to book the next available appointment which was two weeks away.

Anyone going for the test should be aware that those who don't apply for their full licence by 1st August this year will have to display the new 'N' (Novice) Plates for 2 full years after passing the test. Those issued with a licence prior to this date will not have to display these plates.