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Average wait times

  • 13-02-2017 1:57pm
    #1
    MistyCheese
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,006 ✭✭✭


    I'd like to take my driving test mid August, would I need to apply fairly soon? This'd be for probably Portlaoise but maybe Tullamore if anyone has an idea. Cheers.


Comments

  • #2
    Wanderer41
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 240 ✭✭Wanderer41


    I waited around 23 weeks I think. I heard they were recruiting more testers but I'm not sure if that's nationally or not. You can always email the RSA and they can tell you the average waiting time for your area. I'd apply sooner rather than later, you can give them the dates you're not available anyway.


  • #3
    MistyCheese
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,006 ✭✭✭MistyCheese


    That's a good idea, I'll do that thanks.


  • #4
    Chung Yong
    Site Banned Posts: 22 ✭Chung Yong


    They're talking about impounding your car now if you're caught driving alone on a learner permit. How about improving the fecking driving test system first! I applied for Tullamore in late September and I've still to receive a date for my test. Shambolic!


  • #5
    MistyCheese
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,006 ✭✭✭MistyCheese


    That's bloody ridiculous! I've emailed about Portlaoise. I'll update if and when I get a response in case anyone else is wondering.


  • #6
    MistyCheese
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,006 ✭✭✭MistyCheese


    Got a response. Average waiting time in Portlaoise is 21 weeks.


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  • #7
    neonsofa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,476 ✭✭✭neonsofa


    MistyCheese wrote: »
    Got a response. Average waiting time in Portlaoise is 21 weeks.

    Wow that's mad! Lots of time to practice I guess :)


  • #8
    Kiith
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 23,282 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kiith


    Can you apply to do your test before you do your 12 training sessions? Just thinking of booking the test now, and do the lessons over the time before the test would be scheduled.


  • #9
    Gatling
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,291 ✭✭✭✭Gatling


    Kiith wrote: »
    Can you apply to do your test before you do your 12 training sessions? Just thinking of booking the test now, and do the lessons over the time before the test would be scheduled.

    Once you have your permit over 6 months you can apply for the test
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  • #10
    Kiith
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 23,282 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kiith


    Gatling wrote: »
    Once you have your permit over 6 months you can apply for the test

    Guess i'll book it immediately in that case.


  • #11
    Thelomen Toblackai
    Closed Accounts Posts: 965 ✭✭✭Thelomen Toblackai


    Kiith wrote: »
    Guess i'll book it immediately in that case.

    Just on the 12 lessons. You can apply for the test before you complete the 12 lessons but you won't get a date until you have completed them. So once you finish your last lesson and your instructor uploads it you'll go into the queue for a test date.

    For me I got notification within a week or two after completing the last lesson that my test was scheduled for 2 months time.


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