[Moved] Driving Theory Help please :(

VilniusLT

Hello, today i have passed my provisional driving theory test.
I have received like a huge laminated paper saying "theory test certificate" with my photo on it..

I wonder is it my license? lol

Its category A1, and i am about to get insurance and so on, i already have a 50cc moped. I am 16 years old btw.

I have the following questions:
Should my provisional license look big and laminated piece of paper?
Do i need to do any further driving test or anything or is that my license and im done?
Around how much will insurance be for 50cc 2001 scooter for me?
Do i need to carry that big license with me all the time?

And if you have more tips for me please tell them

thanks a lot for your help.

cormie

Labas

The Irish provisional license is a little green booklet that folds out to about the width of an a4 page, and is about 1/3 the height of A4 also. Looks like this when closed:

Once you have your certificate, you must then apply for your license.

Insurance for a 16 year old on a 50cc moped was around 800euro when I was that age and I knew people with mopeds, that's what they were paying, haven't a clue now but you can just ring up to get a few prices to get an idea.

you will always need to carry your license while driving.

Iki

VilniusLT

Labas

I took a picture of my thing..

here is the link:


what should i do with that thing? :S

and do i need to do any other tests? i mean i know i dont need driving test for provisional, but i heard some people say i need some kind of a training.

I really dont know please any advice

aciu :P

cormie

I'm really not sure of the exact process and I remember hearing something about training too, I think that was newly introduced. This is actually posted in a technical forum for computers, it will hopefully be moved here by a moderator: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=909 to the "learning to drive" forum where you'll get a clearer answer.

In the mean time however, I would advise editing that photo to remove your name and address from it, you will be able to get advice without that information there

labanakt :P

VilniusLT

thanks

cormie

Ah, I understand aciu aswell

that's cool anyway, I'd say check back tomorrow and a mod may have moved it and you'll have probably gotten your answer by then

Shifty

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/travel_and_recreation/motoring_1/driver_licensing/learner_driving_permits_for_motorcycles_in_ireland.html

Learner driving permits for motorcycles in Ireland



It is a statutory requirement that you must hold at least a learner driving permit (previously known as a provisional licence) for the appropriate category of vehicle if you want to drive a motorcycle in a public place in Ireland. If you hold a learner permit, you are required to carry your permit with you at all times when driving.

The Department of Transport has overall responsibility for driver licensing in Ireland. However, the principal local authorities are licensing authorities and issue driving licences. There are 29 licensing authorities (Motor Taxation Offices) around the country and you should make your application to the one nearest to where you live.

To apply for a learner permit, you must be normally resident in Ireland. You are considered to be normally resident in Ireland if, because of personal and occupational ties, you usually live here for at least 185 days in each calendar year.

Rules
Before you learn to drive on public roads, you must hold a learner driving permit, covering the category of motorcycle you wish to drive. A theory test certificate must be obtained before a first learner motorcycle permit will be granted. It is important to note that learner permit holderscannot carry pillion passengers (i.e., passengers on the back of their motorcycle) or ride on a motorway.

Since 6 December 2010, when you get your first learner permit you must do initial basic training (IBT). IBT is a 16 hour course broken into 4 modules. If you have a learner permit, you cannot ride a motorcycle on the road unsupervised by your IBT instructor unless:

You obtained a learner permit before 6 December 2010 or
You have done your IBT and received a certificate of satisfactory completion
If you have completed your IBT and you want to upgrade the bike you ride (from automatic to manual or tricycle to two-wheeler) you must complete a conversion IBT module.

Motorcyclists with learner permits are required to display L-plates on a yellow fluorescent high visibility tabard. (A tabard is a bib or sleeveless outer garment with open side-seams). The letter 'L' must be at least 15cm in height on a white background and must be to the front and rear of your torso. It is a criminal offence for learner motorcyclists not to display L plates.

Motorcycle categories

There are three categories of motorcycle in Ireland that are licensed for use on public roads. There are also specified minimum ages for motorcyclists.

Motorcycle and moped categories
Category Vehicle type Minimum age of driver
A1 Motorcycles up to 11kW and up to 125cc with or without a sidecar 16 years
A Motorcycles with or without a sidecar 18 years
M Mopeds with a maximum speed of 45kph and an engine size of up to 50cc 16 years
Category A learner permits carry a restriction. This restriction limits the licence holder to motorcycles (with or without a sidecar) subject to a power limit of 25kW. This restriction continues for two years after you complete your motorcycle driving test for this category and after you have obtained a full driving licence for this category.

From September 2011 the drink driving limits for drivers with learner permits and those in their first two years on a full driving licence will be reduced to 20mg/100m. Information on other proposed measures is available on the Road Safety Authority's website.

A learner permit to drive a motorcycle is usually valid for two years. You cannot take a driving test for at least six months after getting your first learner permit (where you are not changing from a provisional licence to a learner permit).

Since the commencement of the Driver Theory Testing Service in 2001, a theory test certificate must be obtained before a first learner motorcycle permit is granted. You may not apply for a third learner permit unless you can provide evidence that you have:

Undergone a driving test in the two-year period prior to the application (a two-year learner permit will be granted)
Or

Evidence of a forthcoming test date (a one-year learner permit will be granted)
If your provisional licence expired 5 years ago, then you must undergo a theory test before a learner permit will be issued.

PS: Remove your PPS from the photo of you cert on display