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Driving a van on a provisional licence

  • 18-11-2018 11:15pm
    #1
    Question96
    Site Banned Posts: 32 ✭


    hey all
    i have a provisional licence and i am looking to buy a van
    can anyone recommend a van that i can drive on a PL

    bonus if it is a automatic van as well


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  • #2
    mickdw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,795 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    Question96 wrote: »
    hey all
    i have a provisional licence and i am looking to buy a van
    can anyone recommend a van that i can drive on a PL

    bonus if it is a automatic van as well

    You can drive none without qualified driver and you can drive any van that can be driven in a car licence once you have the qualified driver on board.


  • #3
    sdanseo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,276 ✭✭✭sdanseo


    Question96 wrote: »
    hey all
    i have a provisional licence and i am looking to buy a van
    can anyone recommend a van that i can drive on a PL

    bonus if it is a automatic van as well

    Anything that falls into the class your permit is for (i.e. laden weight </3,500kg and less than 9 seats in total).

    You'll find it very hard to get insurance until you get the test if it's for commercial use though.


  • #4
    Question96
    Site Banned Posts: 32 ✭Question96


    the main idea is to probably buy an automatic mercedes vito which is under 3500kg and drive for a company as on owner driver , lloks like this plan is out the door if i need a qualified driver with me


  • #5
    mickdw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,795 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    Question96 wrote: »
    the main idea is to probably buy an automatic mercedes vito which is under 3500kg and drive for a company as on owner driver , lloks like this plan is out the door if i need a qualified driver with me

    Do your driving test.


  • #6
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,065 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    Question96 wrote: »
    ..., lloks like this plan is out the door if i need a qualified driver with me
    You'll require a qualified driver in any vehicle where you are driving on a learner permit (except motorcycle and tractor).


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  • #7
    Guy:Incognito
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,244 ✭✭✭✭Guy:Incognito


    Question96 wrote: »
    , lloks like this plan is out the door if i need a qualified driver with me

    You don't have a driving licence (for a van or a car) . Really, how were you expecting any other answer?


  • #8
    Dravokivich
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Music Moderators, Politics Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 22,360 CMod ✭✭✭✭Dravokivich


    Question96 wrote: »
    the main idea is to probably buy an automatic mercedes vito which is under 3500kg and drive for a company as on owner driver , lloks like this plan is out the door if i need a qualified driver with me

    You can't drive for work with a permit.


  • #9
    punisher5112
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,633 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    Insurance for doing deliveries is mental.

    Provisional licence went out a few years back and as mentioned above it's now a learner permit.

    You will need to pass your test before you would even be thought of been hired.

    You will need to have correct insurance, cvrt test, tax and fuel.

    Then think of maintenance and tyres.

    Delivering is a cut throat business and a hard one and long hours.

    Before you think of anything get your full licence, buy a cheap 1 litre or less and get onto getting no claims bonus built up before even trying a van as it will be extortionate even on a small car.


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