Confusion with licence application, please help

trevorku

Okay I've never been behind the wheel of a car, basically I want to start driving. So I've done some research and have been told I need to apply for my provisional license before I take the theory test however on the www.dtts.ie website and apparently it says that you need to pass the theory test before you can apply for the provisional. However when applying for the provisional test it asks for a driving license number which would indicate you need some other license before it or something.

I'm confused, how does it work, what are the steps, once I study the handbook do I then apply for the theory test, then on completion do they assign me a driving license number, and then I can apply for the provisional? After that do I apply for the driving test or how is that working, sorry to bother you all, just trying to make some clarity.

L1011

You must be trying to apply for a driving test (drivingtest.ie) - the DTTS website does not require a driving licence number! It does need a PPS number, though.

You do the DT test, then apply for a learners permit (there are no provisionals anymore).

Soby

Eh dont you simplely pass your theory to get your provisional??thats what i thought..im more than likely wrong though

trevorku

Are you serious theres no more provisionals? I'm so behind the times, thanks for that. I was just confused with so much information on there. Thanks though for your help. The handbook is a daunting thing to learn in my opinion.

L1011

trevorku wrote: »

Are you serious theres no more provisionals? I'm so behind the times, thanks for that. I was just confused with so much information on there. Thanks though for your help. The handbook is a daunting thing to learn in my opinion.

Not been provisionals issued since October 07. Permit is much the same except with extra restrictions...

Celtic07

Provisional licences are gone now yes..learnrer permits you must have a permit 6 months before you can apply for a test

Wishbone Ash

Celtic07 wrote: »

Provisional licences are gone now

Those issued before October are still there.

Celtic07 wrote:

you must have a permit 6 months before you can apply for a test

That is a common misconception.

A person on a 1st Learner Permit in categories A, A1, M, B and W must have held the Learner Permit for at least 6 months on the day of the test. They may apply anytime.

Bosco84

Hi,

Slightly unsure as to what is my next step.

Here's the story. I passed the Driver Theory Test lately.
Do I now look for a driver permit as mentioned above?

CAn I get this form from the guards or do I have to go to my local authority?

Is there anymore tests that I have to complete prior to getting my Provisional (in 6 months)??

What is ADI part 1? Is this another compulsory exam that you have to do?

Thanks

Thumpette

Once you pass your theory test you have to send the certificate off with a form (which you get from the garda station) the fee, and your passport photos. The learners permit should come within a few days.

Bosco84

Thanks for the quick reply.

Just wondering though, what will the permit allow me to do? What is the difference between it and the provisional?

Wishbone Ash

Bosco84 wrote: »

Thanks for the quick reply.

Just wondering though, what will the permit allow me to do? What is the difference between it and the provisional?

It's basically the same as the old Provisional Licence with a new name.

Bosco84 wrote:

What is ADI part 1? Is this another compulsory exam that you have to do?

Unless you also wish to become an instructor!

Overature

you get to get the form that says lerner permit, your not looking for the full driving licence which is another form all together. when you do pass your full test and are aplying for the full license you put down the number off your lerner permit licence