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Obtaining log book from old Instructor, necessary?

  • 13-06-2015 1:01am
    #1
    Mudmask
    Closed Accounts Posts: 145 ✭✭


    I did two driving lessons around two years ago, the driving instructor still has my log book. I'm just wondering if the lessons are logged online, will I need to get the log book back from my original instructor before continuing with a different one?


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  • #2
    mhackett102
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 893 ✭✭✭mhackett102


    https://ccwdriver.rsa.ie/driver/driverlogin.aspx

    Type your details in here and it will show the date when the lesson occured and the date it was recorded by the instructor.

    Im not sure what the story is with the log book, you dont need to show it on the day of your driving test but you do need it for your lessons so your instructor can record your progress etc.
    Best thing to do is give them a call and check do they still have it.


  • #3
    Greenmachine
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,063 ✭✭✭Greenmachine


    If it is two years and you have not been practicing you could very well be shaky on what you have learned previously. 2 hrs behind the wheel is virtually nothing.


  • #4
    Red Fred
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,993 ✭✭✭Red Fred


    There is no reason why your old instructor has your logbook. He should have filled it out and stamped it at the end of each lesson and given it back to you. If you change instructor they can only sign off on lessons you have done with them, not ones you've done with a previous instructor. Do check to see if the first two has been uploaded to the RSA website. I've heard stories of instructors holding on to logbooks basically to make sure students complete the 12 EDT lessons with them and in some cases extra lessons too. You are entitled to change instructor if you wish. You should contact your old instructor and ask for your logbook. Though as the previous poster said if it's 2 years since you've driven you might be better off starting from scratch.


  • #5
    Mudmask
    Closed Accounts Posts: 145 ✭✭Mudmask


    I think the instructor said at the time he was filling it in after the lesson, but obviously he keeps them so you feel obliged to go back to him. I've been practicing with my dad in the meantime, so my basic skills are still okay. I'll check the website when I receive my new learner permit and failing that I'll just have to call him. Thanks :-)


  • #6
    Red Fred
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,993 ✭✭✭Red Fred


    Mudmask wrote: »
    I think the instructor said at the time he was filling it in after the lesson, but obviously he keeps them so you feel obliged to go back to him. I've been practicing with my dad in the meantime, so my basic skills are still okay. I'll check the website when I receive my new learner permit and failing that I'll just have to call him. Thanks :-)

    The idea of the logbook is that comments are logged at the end of each lesson. Some instructors charge you the Euro4 to cover the cost charged by the RSA for each logbook, some don't. Either way the logbook is yours. If your old instructor refuses to give you your logbook or gives you guff about it's been two years since your last lesson and you need to start again, you should contact the RSA and don't be afraid to tell him that you will. That should soften his cough!


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