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  • 15-08-2013 8:33pm
    #1
    CBarkley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34 ✭


    Hi all
    I have a bit of a dilemma.I have been offered a great job and can start in the next few weeks but the only problem is I will need to drive to work.
    I have a provisional license at the moment and I will have a car by next week but my problem is I have done very little driving.
    I am wondering would I be able to become capable enough in about 4 weeks to drive to and from work each day?
    I never needed to drive before as I always lived beside public transport or could walk/cycle to college/work and was too lazy to really put the effort in before now.I have been doing a little bit of driving the past 2 years and can do the basic's to a reasonable level.
    Moving close to the new job isn't viable as I have a mortgage to pay.I would be doing about 50Km per day.
    Anyone have any advice to give me,what is my best way to get this sorted in time ?


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  • #2
    GvidoR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,925 ✭✭✭GvidoR


    I'd say 4 weeks is plenty of time. Just practice, maybe with an experienced driver beside you.


  • #3
    CBarkley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34 ✭CBarkley


    GvidoR wrote: »
    I'd say 4 weeks is plenty of time. Just practice, maybe with an experienced driver beside you.

    Got the car last night ,so its time to get out practicing from today onwards.


  • #4
    GvidoR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,925 ✭✭✭GvidoR


    CBarkley wrote: »
    Got the car last night ,so its time to get out practicing from today onwards.

    Good stuff, what car did you get?


  • #5
    ProudDUB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,569 ✭✭✭✭ProudDUB


    OP, you can not drive unaccompanied until you have passed your test. You are breaking the law if you do. If all you have is a learner permit, you must have a fully qualified driver with you at all times. No disrespect intended, but an inexperienced driver who can only do "the basics to a reasonable level" driving around on their own, is a danger to themselves and other road users.

    Get some lessons, get lots of practice driving and apply for your test as soon as possible. If you had a learner permit before April 2011, you are not legally required to get lessons. If you got your first learner permit since then, you must do 12 EDT lessons before you can sit your test. Even if you don't have to get lessons, the odds of you passing your test on the first attempt will be greatly increased if you get lessons from a professional who will instruct you on the correct way to drive & what you need to do/not do to pass your test.


  • #6
    CBarkley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34 ✭CBarkley


    GvidoR wrote: »
    Good stuff, what car did you get?
    Got a Fiesta off a friend for now and will have to buy my own in a few weeks/months time.
    ProudDUB wrote: »
    OP, you can not drive unaccompanied until you have passed your test. You are breaking the law if you do. If all you have is a learner permit, you must have a fully qualified driver with you at all times. No disrespect intended, but an inexperienced driver who can only do "the basics to a reasonable level" driving around on their own, is a danger to themselves and other road users.

    Get some lessons, get lots of practice driving and apply for your test as soon as possible. If you had a learner permit before April 2011, you are not legally required to get lessons. If you got your first learner permit since then, you must do 12 EDT lessons before you can sit your test. Even if you don't have to get lessons, the odds of you passing your test on the first attempt will be greatly increased if you get lessons from a professional who will instruct you on the correct way to drive & what you need to do/not do to pass your test.
    I haven't been driving unaccompanied and hopefully wont be either.I will be getting lessons from a mate for the next week .Will be applying for the test and hope to get one asap.
    Have the permit pre April 2011 but still want some lessons and am going to start looking for an instructor in the next few days and hope to book 4 or 5 from about this time next week.
    Its not an ideal situation I'm in but am hopeful it all works out.


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  • #7
    the_syco
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37,316 ✭✭✭✭the_syco


    CBarkley wrote: »
    Got a Fiesta off a friend for now and will have to buy my own in a few weeks/months time.
    Are you named in the insurance? If not, and you crash, whoever you crash into will have you by the balls, as the saying goes.


  • #8
    CBarkley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34 ✭CBarkley


    the_syco wrote: »
    Are you named in the insurance? If not, and you crash, whoever you crash into will have you by the balls, as the saying goes.
    insurance in my name ,fully comp.


  • #9
    I can't tell you why
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 239 ✭✭I can't tell you why


    CBarkley: Fair play to you. You seem to be doing everything right. Keep practicing as much as you can. Always trying to drive as perfectly as possible. You can take a cancelled test at short notice. But you will need to be 99% ready before you apply.
    Be prepared for the possibility of not passing the first time: Maybe, get someone on your insurance to drive with you to work and then take your car home for the first while. They could benefit from the use of your car, while you get to work and practice more.
    Where will you be sitting the test?


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