Applying for Driving Test

kitten_k

I was hoping to apply for my driving test this week so that I could get a date in Feb. I have just logged into My EDT and seen this message:

You have completed all 12 Essential Driver Training Lessons. You can apply for your driving test on or after 01/01/2014.

So does that mean that I cannot apply until Jan? How long will I be waiting on a date?

Nemanja91

How long have you had your learners permit for?

You have to hold a learners permit 6 months before you can sit your test so maybe that could be it.

nd

I applied for mine a few months ago, about two months after getting my permit. I'm just assuming once my 6 months are up I'll then be given a date.

kitten_k

I called the RSA and they said I can apply now but I will not be put on the list until my 6 months are up (which is the end of Jan)

This would mean I would be waiting until March. But she said if I apply for a cancelation I can call them when my 6 months are up and get a closer date.

nd

That stinks. I was hoping by applying early I might jump the queue. Do you need a letter from your employer or something like that to be able to apply for a cancellation, or is everyone entitled to?

kitten_k

That's what I thought too which is why I wanted to apply this week.

No as far as I know you don't need anything.

Motor-Ed

kitten_k wrote: »

I called the RSA and they said I can apply now but I will not be put on the list until my 6 months are up (which is the end of Jan)

This would mean I would be waiting until March. But she said if I apply for a cancelation I can call them when my 6 months are up and get a closer date.

As soon as 6 months are up ring them and you can get first available slot as there usually are gaps in the schedule

CurtisBoylan

Wait so this means I cannot apply now in advance of my 6 months being up? I planned to apply before Christmas so I can take the test straight away when my 6 months are up for Insurance reasons.

Days 298

CurtisBoylan wrote: »

Wait so this means I cannot apply now in advance of my 6 months being up? I planned to apply before Christmas so I can take the test straight away when my 6 months are up for Insurance reasons.

Makes no difference I'd say. Once the 6 months is up you can book online. Use the reference number in your confirmation email, ring up asking for a cancellation test and you can literally pick one of the date and times that's free. You could sit the test the next day or in 10 days it's your choice

CurtisBoylan

Days 298 wrote: »

Makes no difference I'd say. Once the 6 months is up you can book online. Use the reference number in your confirmation email, ring up asking for a cancellation test and you can literally pick one of the date and times that's free. You could sit the test the next day or in 10 days it's your choice

I'm hoping that there won't be a huge wait for a cancelation though, my insurance is only valid until the end of Janurary and I need to pass by then haha ;D hopefully I pass first time