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Restriction on car for the test?

  • 04-11-2011 9:39pm
    #1
    Hoku
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 213 ✭✭


    Hi guys,

    I was just wondering if the RSA has any restrictions on what type of cars can be used for taking the test for a B-license?

    Basically I was generously offered to be put on an insurance policy on a BMW 1 Series '09 Convertible for my test, but I read that in the UK there are restrictions on such/similar cars, so I was wondering what the case is in Ireland?
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    Thanks!


Comments

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


    As far as I know, it's fine once you are taxed, insured, NCT'd, the car is roadworthy, has L Plates, etc.

    However, if the car is automatic, then you will only be licenced to drive automatic cars if you pass. If it's manual, then you will have an unrestricted B licence (i.e. can drive automatic or manual). Tiptronic, and other 'half-automatic' systems count as automatic, as far as I know.


  • #3
    Permabear
    Closed Accounts Posts: 39,022 ✭✭✭✭Permabear


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  • #4
    Hoku
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 213 ✭✭Hoku


    I realise that the small window puts me at a disadvantage, but I already tried doing it several times around different corners and it's working out fine so far. It just prompts for more active usage of mirrors.


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