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Do I need to take 12 lessons?

  • 04-06-2013 1:32pm
    #1
    Pixie84
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 77 ✭✭


    I am on my second learner permit (dated jan 11-jan 15) I am hoping to finally get around to taking some lessons, automatic only though so don't think the 12 lessons will be needed...It's not necessary to take them is it since I had my first learner permit before new rules came in?


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  • #2
    ProudDUB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,569 ✭✭✭✭ProudDUB


    If you had a learner permit before April 2011, then you are not legally required to do the 12 EDT lessons before you can sit your test. Your learning to drive in a manual car or an automatic one is not relevant. It all boils down to when you had your first learner permit. Getting driving lessons from a trained professional would be highly advisable, but you are not legally required to do so.

    However, if you sit/pass your test in an automatic car, you will only get a license that entitles you to drive an automatic car. If you want to get a license to operate manual drive cars, you'll have to pass another test in a manual drive car.


  • #3
    MascotDec85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,924 ✭✭✭MascotDec85


    Pixie84 wrote: »
    I am on my second learner permit (dated jan 11-jan 15) I am hoping to finally get around to taking some lessons, automatic only though so don't think the 12 lessons will be needed...It's not necessary to take them is it since I had my first learner permit before new rules came in?

    EDT is required regardless of a person taking them in an automatic or a manual. The fact your first LP is dated from Jan 2011 means you don't have to.


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