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UK learner question

  • 29-05-2017 11:27pm
    #1
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭


    Hi all,

    I can't drive at the moment, but I really need to learn asap.

    My question is, with the new rules of learner drivers having to wait 6 months from issue of learner licence to being able to take your test, is it possible (theoretically) to do the week intensive learning in the UK, and pass the practical test there, and then come back to Ireland and drive?

    If it is possible, can I swap to an Irish licence, complete with N plates upon my return?

    Can I drive over here using the UK licence?

    Would there be a problem with insurance over here?

    Thanks everyone, looked for info, but couldn't find anything to answer this question.


Comments

  • #2
    njs030
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,030 ✭✭✭njs030


    Do you have a UK address? Where would you get the licence sent to?

    You have to have a UK provisional to take the test you can't take it with an Irish one.


  • #3
    Del2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,102 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    You need a UK address and complete some perjury, but apart from that there is no problem with driving in Ireland with a full UK licence.


  • #4
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    I have relatives in the UK, would that count as a UK address?


  • #5
    njs030
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,030 ✭✭✭njs030


    I just looked there, sure you don't have a National insurance number do you?

    No you wouldnt be able to do it. Sorry.


  • #6
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    notjustsweet wrote: »
    I just looked there, sure you don't have a National insurance number do you?

    No you wouldnt be able to do it. Sorry.

    I worked for a few years in the UK, so I have a NI number.


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  • #7
    njs030
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,030 ✭✭✭njs030


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    I worked for a few years in the UK, so I have a NI number.

    Oh sorry!!
    Then yes you have everything!!

    Good luck!


  • #8
    Marcusm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,632 ✭✭✭✭Marcusm


    Deleted User wrote: »
    I have relatives in the UK, would that count as a UK address?

    If you're happy to sign a false declaration on the day of your test stating that you have been resident in the UK for 6 months prior to the test and are happy to drive around on an invalid licence then off you go!

    Realistically, by the time you apply for and receive a provisional (which for an Irish national will mean sending your passport to Swansea), apply for and sit a theory test, get an appointment for an intesive course (which generally means your driving test is booked before the course is booked not to mind started), you would most likely have gone through the 6 month period in Ireland anyway. I managed to get all this done and up to the UK test in 4 months but I was unconcerned with cost and very organised with documentation etc.

    You will not be able to practice in Ireland on a UK provisional.


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