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Getting a manual license

  • 20-11-2014 10:38am
    #1
    toastedpickles
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    Lads a friend of mine has a full license for to drive autos, how do they go about getting one for a manual? just resit the test in a manual is it or what?


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  • #2
    emeldc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,598 ✭✭✭emeldc


    That's the way it used to be anyway. You wouldn't know these days. Will he need to show a certain number of driving lessons in a manual car? Best check.


  • #3
    toastedpickles
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,607 ✭✭✭toastedpickles


    emeldc wrote: »
    That's the way it used to be anyway. You wouldn't know these days. Will he need to show a certain number of driving lessons in a manual car? Best check.

    It's a girl, but she's been driving a manual for the last 4+ years, which kinda concerned me when she mentioned she only had one for autos yknow?


  • #4
    emeldc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,598 ✭✭✭emeldc


    toastedpickles wrote: »
    It's a girl, but she's been driving a manual for the last 4+ years, which kinda concerned me when she mentioned she only had one for autos yknow?

    Jeez, she needs to get that one sorted. I think that's the same as not having a license at all. I don't think her insurance would be valid either. She doesn't hold a license to drive the said vehicle. She would have lied on the proposal form.


  • #5
    toastedpickles
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,607 ✭✭✭toastedpickles


    emeldc wrote: »
    Jeez, she needs to get that one sorted. I think that's the same as not having a license at all. I don't think her insurance would be valid either. She doesn't hold a license to drive the said vehicle. She would have lied on the proposal form.

    That's pretty much what I told her, queue massive panic attack


  • #6
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    From the well researched wiki:
    11. Can I do my driving test in an automatic?

    Yes. However, if you pass your test in an automatic you will receive a restricted full license that allows you to drive only automatics. To remove that restriction, you will have to obtain another learner permit and take your test again in a manual vehicle.

    I've heard others, more in the know than I, say the same. L plates, Learner Permit, and retest are required. Definitely tell her to stop driving now!


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  • #7
    toastedpickles
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,607 ✭✭✭toastedpickles


    Alanstrainor wrote: »
    From the well researched wiki:



    I've heard others, more in the know than I, say the same. L plates, Learner Permit, and retest are required. Definitely tell her to stop driving now!

    Oh deary :o


  • #8
    jimgoose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,195 ✭✭✭✭jimgoose


    toastedpickles wrote: »
    Oh deary :o

    Yeah, colossal pain in the hole for what it is. I believe in the UK your automatic license serves as a learner permit for a manual, but not here.


  • #9
    toastedpickles
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,607 ✭✭✭toastedpickles


    Just told her there, that didn't go down well to say the least


  • #10
    Craftylee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 429 ✭✭Craftylee


    The good news is that she should have no issues passing the test in a manual then - just need to get out of those bad habits and work on mirrors etc. :D


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