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your own car for test?

  • 10-05-2016 5:15pm
    #1
    U1D2C3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 67 ✭✭


    Do you need your own car for a test?

    3rd provisional licence holder, haven't owned a car since 2010, failed the test at the time, but never got around to retesting and got rid of my car soon after (and just before new rules came in). I don't need 12 lessons.

    Just got my date for my test and see that I need my own car! Were there test cars before ? This is crazy! How does it work for people with no car?? Will I have to borrow a car, get insured for a year only to use it one day for the test??? I am not in a financial position to even think about getting a car just yet, whatever about before my test!!! And in the field of work I am trying to get in now (after returning to college and studying 4 years for it) will favour people with full licences. I'm so disheartened! Trying to afford a test in the first place was tough enough and I could not get a 3rd renewal without proof of a test being booked!!

    Also, how many lessons would you recommend for someone in my boat? I'm a good driver, but I just need to be confident in the test and get rid of bad habits like coasting! I am really hoping to pass this time so I can be in a better chance of finding work!! ANY advice much appreciated! Thank you


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  • #2
    DA7800
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 123 ✭✭DA7800


    I don't believe there were ever test cars provided for the driving test. People without a car often borrow an instructor's car for the test (as I did for my own test). You are insured to drive it for the duration of the test, as you pay for the privilege (usually costs a bit more than a regular lesson).

    As for the amount of lessons you should do yo brush up, I would be of the opinion that you should do a pretest with a good instructor to see where your weak points are, and get their professional opinion. They're in the best position to tell you how much practice you need.


  • #3
    GvidoR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,925 ✭✭✭GvidoR


    As DA7800 said, you can rent instructor's car for the test. That's what I did too, I got a pre-test an hour before the test as well for €100 all in.


  • #4
    U1D2C3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 67 ✭✭U1D2C3


    Ohh ok, that's grand so!! Thank you! I knew there was some way of doing the test without a car but went into a panic when it was written in bold letters on the info leaflet "You must provide your own vehicle". Panic over!!lol. I was in the NDLS exactly 3 weeks and 2 days ago today, and i still havent recieved my provisional licence. they said 5 to 8 working days ! This whole rigmarole has been a total pain in the ass. Trying to get through to someone on their helpline is a nightmare. it's almost as if I'm just not meant to drive... Nothing seems to be smooth sailing in this country, and dont get me started on rent prices!!! sorry!! rant over!


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