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Got theory test - next step

  • 25-05-2011 7:16am
    #1
    AstonMartin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,313 ✭✭✭


    I am going to apply for driving test in the next few days.

    I live in the north city center, where is the best place within 20km to do the test?

    Is it now mandatory to get a certain number of lessons from a certified instructor? Link?

    Im living in dublin a few months and find the motorway system a bit confusing. Is there a site that can explain the layout with a few maps that would help me get my head around it?

    What is the best insurance company for fully comp with a full license for a 27 year old man?

    tips to get the driving test sooner?

    any advice for a first time driver?

    thanks.


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  • #2
    **Timbuk2**
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 7,396 Mod ✭✭✭✭**Timbuk2**


    Your post is slightly confusing, I'll try answer as best as I can.

    If you have just got your theory test, your next step is not to apply for your test, but to apply for your Learner Permit. You need your theory test certificate, an eye test from an optician (or doctor), the application fee (used to be €15, not sure about now) and 2 passport photos.

    Once you receive the Learner Permit, you will see it has an issue date on it, which is usually a date sometime between the date when you apply for the LP and actually receive (it takes about a week to come, usually less though). You cannot sit your driving test until 6 months have passed from this date (although you may apply for it during this 6 months, note that different test centres have different waiting times but the general guideline is a 10-14 week wait)

    As you have received your first LP after April 4th 2011, you will be required to complete 12 lessons from an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI - make sure they have a badge/ID, they can't charge for lessons unless they are an ADI).
    AstonMartin wrote: »
    Im living in dublin a few months and find the motorway system a bit confusing. Is there a site that can explain the layout with a few maps that would help me get my head around it?

    I'm not sure what you mean about the motorway system. You are NOT allowed to drive on the motorway at all (accompanied or unaccompanied) until you have your full licence (i.e. you passed your test).
    AstonMartin wrote: »
    What is the best insurance company for fully comp with a full license for a 27 year old man?
    Firstly, you will be looking for insurance as a learner driver, not a full licence driver. You must have at least Third Party insurance to drive on the roads (also, I'm sure you know that you must be accompanied at all times by a fully licenced driver who has held their licence for 2 years or more). There's no best insurance company as such, just keep ringing them around and looking for quotes. It will be expensive starting out, because you have no NCB (no claims bonus), but for each year claim-free driving, you will observe a reduction in your premium. But shopping around is the best plan. Don't bother with online quotes - ring around as many as you can.


  • #3
    AstonMartin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,313 ✭✭✭AstonMartin


    Are you sure there is a mandatory 6 month waiting period between getting issued the learners permit and being able to take the driving test?


  • #4
    **Timbuk2**
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 7,396 Mod ✭✭✭✭**Timbuk2**


    AstonMartin wrote: »
    Are you sure there is a mandatory 6 month waiting period between getting issued the learners permit and being able to take the driving test?

    Yes, definitely, regardless of when you get your Learner Permit (the April 4th thing refers to the 12 hours mandatory lessons). Even if you get a letter from work, or whatever, this can't be bypassed.

    But again, you can't SIT the test until 6 months have elapsed, but you can book the test beforehand. You can book it about 10 weeks before 6 months is up so you'll get the date in or around the 6 month mark if you wish, or you can set yourself as 'unavailable' until the date that 6 months is up.

    I'm not familiar with the test centres in Dublin, but from the website , there is Finglas and Raheny in North Dublin, and there's Churchtown and Rathgar in South Dublin, and Tallaght in South-west Dublin - so whichever one suits you.


  • #5
    ADIDriving
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 834 ✭✭✭ADIDriving


    AstonMartin wrote: »
    Are you sure there is a mandatory 6 month waiting period between getting issued the learners permit and being able to take the driving test?

    The only loophole is if you have held a licence in another country.


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