Learner permit, accompanied by Motorcyclist

Mixomatosis

Hello All,

This came up earlier in a group discussion and we couldn't find any information to conclude the argument.

While on a learner permit, it's stated that you must be accompanied by someone who has a full irish drivers license for more than 2 years.

What about someone who has a full irish drivers license for a motorcycle for more than 2 years?

Is there a stipulation that your accompanying passenger must hold a full irish drivers license for a car specifically?

Apologies if it's a silly question, but I can't find information to confirm or deny.

Thanks!

Alanstrainor

They must have a full Irish license for the relevant category. So no, a motorcyclist would not be considered an accompanying driver.

Mixomatosis

Alanstrainor wrote: »

They must have a full Irish license for the relevant category. So no, a motorcyclist would not be considered an accompanying driver.

Thanks for your reply!

Alanstrainor

All the information is here:

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/travel_and_recreation/motoring_1/driver_licensing/learner_driving_permits_for_cars_and_work_vehicles.html

Car drivers with a learner permit must be accompanied at all times by, and be under the supervision of, someone with a current driving licence for a car. Also, the person accompanying you must have had the driving licence for at least 2 years.