Driving question

Walshey96

Hi just looking for some advice on something that's on my mind. I'm 16 and I'm currently looking to get a car for when I'm 17 in December. The question I have is do you need to have your 12 lessons done to drive or can you drive straight away after you pass your theory test? If you have anything to shine some light on this let me know. Cheers

Dord

After you pass the theory test you can apply for a learners permit. Once you have this you can drive provided you're accompanied by a person holding a full license for at least 2 years.

Walshey96

Dord wrote: »

After you pass the theory test you can apply for a learners permit. Once you have this you can drive provided you're accompanied by a person holding a full license for at least 2 years.

So you don't have to do 12 lessons first?

lycan238

You need to do 12 lessons between getting your learners permit and applying/sitting the driving test to get your full licence (I think).

Walshey96

lycan238 wrote: »

You need to do 12 lessons between getting your learners permit and applying/sitting the driving test to get your full licence (I think).

That's what I was thinking. I always knew 12 lessons were compulsory for sitting the driving test. Cheers for the advice

lycan238

Walshey96 wrote: »

That's what I was thinking. I always knew 12 lessons were compulsory for sitting the driving test. Cheers for the advice

I can give you more if you like for example get lessons at all times of the day ie morning lunch times afternoon school time evenings and in all types of light ie bright dark getting dark rain (and even snow/ice if you can manage it).

Lisa2011

I was told you need to sit your theory test and once that is passed you can apply for your learners permit. Then you must have 12 professional driving lessons before your able to sit your driving test.

Walshey96

Lisa2011 wrote: »

I was told you need to sit your theory test and once that is passed you can apply for your learners permit. Then you must have 12 professional driving lessons before your able to sit your driving test.

Thanks a lot. Cheers everyone

Lisa2011

Walshey96 wrote: »

Thanks a lot. Cheers everyone

The downside to the professional lessons is the cost. I hate that it was made a requirement.

lycan238

Lisa2011 wrote: »

The downside to the professional lessons is the cost. I hate that it was made a requirement.

How much are they now anyway? Its 5 years since i sat and passed my test

kitten_k

lycan238 wrote: »

How much are they now anyway? Its 5 years since i sat and passed my test

I paid €300 for mine

Walshey96

kitten_k wrote: »

I paid €300 for mine

That's why I was hoping I didn't have to do them.

lycan238

kitten_k wrote: »

I paid €300 for mine

that not bad actually. if that is for all 12 then €25 euro each is less than i paid for mine. I think I paid €30+ per lesson. I sat around 20 lessons though.

kitten_k

lycan238 wrote: »

that not bad actually. if that is for all 12 then €25 euro each is less than i paid for mine. I think I paid €30+ per lesson. I sat around 20 lessons though.

Yes that was for all of them. I thought it was reasonable compared to others that I priced plus he came recommended from other Boardsies

Walshey96

I just have one more question. If my Dad puts me on his policy can I drive my own car or do I have to drive his? Cheers :cool:

Days 298

Walshey96 wrote: »

I just have one more question. If my Dad puts me on his policy can I drive my own car or do I have to drive his? Cheers :cool:

His. If you want to drive your own car you need your own policy in your own name.

Walshey96

Days 298 wrote: »

His. If you want to drive your own car you need your own policy in your own name.

Thanks for clearing that up