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driving test in Dublin and a few questions

  • 14-03-2012 12:41pm
    #1
    Fuinseog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,371 ✭✭✭


    I need to resit my driving test. what are waiting times like on the northside?

    I have loads of experience though the northside can be tricky especially going up or down Vernon Avenue. as I understand it I yield to the other driver if parked cars block my lane. what if on the day of the test the other driver with the right of way beckons me on?


    is putting a bit of glue over a puncture an adequate way of doing things? it seems like something I could do myself and many garages seem to use this method.


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


    Here are the average waiting times: http://www.rsa.ie/RSA/Learner-Drivers/The-Driving-Test/Test-Waiting-Times/

    Yes you are correct, if the obstruction is blocking your side of the road, then you have to yield to other traffic.

    If the other car beckons you on despite not having right of way, you can move once you make sure it is completely safe to do so - just because he/she is letting you move, doesn't mean that other traffic (e.g. cyclists behind him/her) will do the same.
    And something you probably know, but during your driving test, you yourself shouldn't beckon anybody on, you will get a fault for this. The reason being, if you beckon somebody to move, they might move despite it not being safe (as above, just because you beckon, does not mean that other people will give up right of way also). If you are driving and wish to (for example) let somebody out of a side road (as sometimes makes sense to do, especially in stop-start traffic), it's best to just stop, make eye contact with the driver and let them decide themselves to come out - don't wave or flash your lights!

    I'm not sure about the puncture question, sorry!


  • #3
    ADIDriving
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 834 ✭✭✭ADIDriving


    Fuinseog wrote: »
    is putting a bit of glue over a puncture an adequate way of doing things? it seems like something I could do myself and many garages seem to use this method.

    If it is a case that your tyres are damaged, get them changed before your test. If the tester notices that your tyres are not safe you don't get to sit your test.
    If this is a hypothetical question; A temporary repair can be made by inserting the special glue through the valve. As a DIY I would view this is really just an emergency repair. Realisticly you would be changing the tyre or get it checked / repaired professionally.


  • #4
    MascotDec85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,924 ✭✭✭MascotDec85


    A puncture repair costs circa €5


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