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Can I drive on my 17th Birthday

  • 26-05-2017 12:12am
    #1
    Darraghb123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭


    Hi guys I have my theory test next Thursday And I'll be 17 in October I was wondering if it's possible to drive on my 17th birthday or do I have to wait until I recive my Learner Permit in the post , thanks


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  • #2
    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 84,763 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
    M


    You need the learner permit, no permit no drive.


  • #3
    Darraghb123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭Darraghb123


    I have a car and money for insurance and all that just wondering if I can have the permit for my birthday


  • #4
    Darraghb123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭Darraghb123


    Atlantic Dawn wrote: »
    You need the learner permit, no permit no drive.

    I know that but I'm wondering if I can have the permit on the day of my birthday


  • #5
    BoatMad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,702 ✭✭✭✭BoatMad


    Darraghb123 wrote: »
    I know that but I'm wondering if I can have the permit on the day of my birthday

    yes , if that day is one of the days the NDLS centre is open, be aware that from the middle of June, you now need a public service card , as this is the only acceptable proof of identity . You have to physically go to an NDLS centre

    you also need other documents as outlined on the NDLS site


  • #6
    AvonEnniskerry
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 354 ✭✭AvonEnniskerry


    Surely that's making assumptions. You don't know of his situation. All he's asking is it possible to drive if theory test etc is passed In advance of his birthday.

    I am almost sure it was possible as I think my brother did it. Having said that, that was a few years ago and licenses have since changed etc


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  • #7
    L1011
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 71,189 ✭✭✭✭L1011


    BoatMad wrote: »
    yes , if that day is one of the days the NDLS centre is open, be aware that from the middle of June, you now need a public service card , as this is the only acceptable proof of identity . You have to physically go to an NDLS centre

    you also need other documents as outlined on the NDLS site

    NDLS dont hand the permit over the counter though


  • #8
    Vologda69
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 926 ✭✭✭Vologda69


    The earliest you can apply for a car learner permit is on the day of your 17th birthday (you can get a tractor permit at 16). NDLS will not accept your application for a car permit before that date. As it takes 7-10 days to get the permit, you will not be able to drive on your birthday ( at least legally). NDLS are quite clear on this in relation to 1st time permits.


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