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Quickest way to get driving license?

  • 17-01-2013 11:17am
    #1
    JohnnyJohnson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭


    What is the quickest possible way to get a full driving license?


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  • #2
    Dravokivich
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Music Moderators, Politics Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 22,360 CMod ✭✭✭✭Dravokivich


    Pass the test first time.


  • #3
    sKeith
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,404 ✭✭✭✭sKeith


    Do you already have a provisional license? If not, you need to get that first.


  • #4
    JohnnyJohnson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭JohnnyJohnson


    I don't know how to drive, and i don't have a provisional license, this is really from scratch. So to quickest way to get the full license starting from zero?


  • #5
    JohnnyJohnson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭JohnnyJohnson


    Also the cost is not an issue and illegal methods are are not an option.


  • #6
    Captain Chaos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,174 ✭✭✭✭Captain Chaos


    JohnnyJohnson wrote: »
    I don't know how to drive, and i don't have a provisional license, this is really from scratch. So to quickest way to get the full license starting from zero?

    Get the latest driver theory test DVD. Do all the mock exams on that until you feel you can pass the theory test. Book it and do it. Took me 2 weeks from buying the DVD to having the theory test passed. When you pass go to your local motor tax office with the cert and with an eye test report form and application for learners permit form. Pay the fee and you have your learners permit.

    Then get your driving lessons.


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  • #7
    flyingsnail
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,777 ✭✭✭flyingsnail


    You will need to pass your theory test and get a learners permit. You will then need to hold your learners permit for 6 months, there is no way around that. You may apply for your test before the six months is up but you may not sit the test until the six months are up. You must also complete the essential driver training program which consists of 12 mandatory lessons.


  • #8
    JohnnyJohnson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭JohnnyJohnson


    Ok, that's clear, thanks for the information guys.


  • #9
    foggy_lad
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,373 ✭✭✭✭foggy_lad


    You are not allowed drive on your own while you have a learners permit and must be accompanied by a person who holds a full driving licence for the class of vehicle you are driving.


  • #10
    P_1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,681 ✭✭✭✭P_1


    The minimum time to get the full licence is 6 months.

    You have to factor in:
    Booking and passing your theory test
    Getting your provisional licence (I think the new licenses have made processing applications take a bit longer)
    The 6 month waiting period
    The waiting list for actually getting a driving test
    Getting your full license

    Realistically I'd say that it'd be possible to do it within 7-8 months


  • #11
    NuMarvel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,279 ✭✭✭NuMarvel


    There's a Learning to Drive forum, if that's any use to you - http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=909.


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  • #12
    Del2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,100 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    foggy_lad wrote: »
    You are not allowed drive on your own while you have a learners permit and must be accompanied by a person who holds a full driving licence for the class of vehicle you are driving.

    Which they have held for at least two years.


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