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Driving theory test.... Learning to drive.

  • 10-02-2011 6:40pm
    #1
    xzid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32 ✭


    Hi,
    I am 16 years old and I passed my car Driving theory test.
    My question is that can I take lessons from a instructor or do I need to wait untill I am 17 ?


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  • #2
    challengemaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,930 ✭✭✭✭challengemaster


    You need to wait until you're 17 and have your learners permit.


  • #3
    will1569reptile
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86 ✭✭will1569reptile


    Your certificate onli last two years also..
    And now your screwed cause when you pass your full licence you now have to have up R plates. Well wont be in till couple months but its for defo


  • #4
    Shifty11
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 173 ✭✭Shifty11


    xzid wrote: »
    Hi,
    I am 16 years old and I passed my car Driving theory test.
    My question is that can I take lessons from a instructor or do I need to wait untill I am 17 ?

    Classic Irish planning here. They let you sit the theory test at 16, but you can't legally get behind a wheel of a car til 17. Whoever decided this deserves a medal. On the bright side you could drive a moped! ;)


  • #5
    Permabear
    Closed Accounts Posts: 39,022 ✭✭✭✭Permabear


    This post has been deleted.


  • #6
    xzid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32 ✭xzid


    Permabear wrote: »
    This post had been deleted.
    Thanks for the info.
    BTW is there any off-road training facility in Galway ?


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  • #7
    challengemaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,930 ✭✭✭✭challengemaster


    Shifty11 wrote: »
    Classic Irish planning here. They let you sit the theory test at 16, but you can't legally get behind a wheel of a car til 17. Whoever decided this deserves a medal. On the bright side you could drive a moped! ;)

    The B & W theory test is the same, so while you cant get your B license til you're 17, you can get your W license and then have it upgraded to B&W on your 17th birthday - it's been going on for years....


  • #8
    xzid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32 ✭xzid


    challengemaster wrote: »
    The B & W theory test is the same, so while you cant get your B license til you're 17, you can get your W license and then have it upgraded to B&W on your 17th birthday - it's been going on for years....
    And then do I need to take those lessons when I am applying for my car Licence ?


  • #9
    passtest
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5 ✭passtest


    The driving part of your test will last about 40 minutes. Throughout the practical test your examiner will be looking for an overall safe standard of driving, including when you are carrying out the set exercises. You can make up to 15 driving faults and still pass the test (16 or more results in failure). However, if you commit one serious or dangerous fault you will fail the practical test.


  • #10
    ec18
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,751 ✭✭✭ec18


    passtest wrote: »
    . You can make up to 15 driving faults and still pass the test

    it's 8 in Ireland


  • #11
    redout
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,435 ✭✭✭✭redout


    passtest wrote: »
    The driving part of your test will last about 40 minutes. Throughout the practical test your examiner will be looking for an overall safe standard of driving, including when you are carrying out the set exercises. You can make up to 15 driving faults and still pass the test (16 or more results in failure). However, if you commit one serious or dangerous fault you will fail the practical test.
    ec18 wrote: »
    it's 8 in Ireland

    Four grade 2 in a row = Fail

    Six grade 2 in one area = Fail

    Nine grade 2 overall = Fail

    One grade 3 = Fail


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  • #12
    Garabagion
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭Garabagion


    Hey everybody!

    Just thought I'd make ye aware of a test that's based on (but not officially) the RSA question database for 2012.

    Android and Iphone users can stay fresh whenever they get a spare minute.

    ANDROID - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=t4t.projct.theorytest
    IPHONE - http://tunes.apple.com/us/app/unofficial-irish-driver-theory/id519641693?mt=8

    Enjoy!


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