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Is it OK not to drive to the test centre yourself?

  • 28-11-2019 4:28pm
    #1
    LorelaiG
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 700 ✭✭✭


    Just that really...

    Was going to have my sponsor drive down and me as a passenger.


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  • #2
    Effects
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,760 ✭✭✭Effects


    Why wouldn't you drive yourself down?


  • #3
    artanevilla
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 10,972 Mod ✭✭✭✭artanevilla


    Yes, as long as you drive during your test you'll be fine. You could fly a helicopter to the test centre if you wanted.


  • #4
    pablo128
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,219 ✭✭✭pablo128


    It's fine. I drove to the test centre on my motorbike, met my father there with his van, and did the test. Then got back on the bike and drove home.


  • #5
    Boxcar_Willie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 440 ✭✭Boxcar_Willie


    LorelaiG wrote: »
    Just that really...

    Was going to have my sponsor drive down and me as a passenger.

    No problem at all .
    The test doesn't commence until the tester calls your name .


  • #6
    SCOOP 64
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,394 ✭✭✭SCOOP 64


    I seen two people drive to a test on they own while my son was taking his test , thought they were chances at time but it didn't seem to bother the testers or they didn't notice, so definitely ok to go with your sponsor and you driving to get abit of practice in.


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  • #7
    Achasanai
    Closed Accounts Posts: 730 ✭✭✭Achasanai


    Absolutely fine, test only starts when it starts. I used a licenced driver/instructor on my (3!) attempts as it gave me some time to get used to driving on the day, but that might not be a concern for yourself.


  • #8
    LorelaiG
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 700 ✭✭✭LorelaiG


    Achasanai wrote: »
    Absolutely fine, test only starts when it starts. I used a licenced driver/instructor on my (3!) attempts as it gave me some time to get used to driving on the day, but that might not be a concern for yourself.

    Thank you. My test was Friday. My father drove me to the test centre. I passed :)


  • #9
    The chan chan man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 823 ✭✭✭The chan chan man


    LorelaiG wrote: »
    Thank you. My test was Friday. My father drove me to the test centre. I passed :)

    I hope you drove home!


  • #10
    Achasanai
    Closed Accounts Posts: 730 ✭✭✭Achasanai


    LorelaiG wrote: »
    Thank you. My test was Friday. My father drove me to the test centre. I passed :)


    Fair play! Congrats!


  • #11
    LorelaiG
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 700 ✭✭✭LorelaiG


    The chan chan man wrote: »
    I hope you drove home!

    I did! :D


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  • #12
    hawkeyethenoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 372 ✭✭hawkeyethenoo


    Congrats. I’d say drive yourself if possible gives you some nice practice on the way. I just drove myself, didn’t have or know a qualified driver. im told the testers turn a blind eye to it anyway. i passed first time.


  • #13
    Posy
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 27,753 Mod ✭✭✭✭Posy


    hawkeyethenoo wrote: »
    im told the testers turn a blind eye to it anyway.
    Sure they only meet you for the first time in the waiting room, so can't know how you got there, really!


  • #14
    tuxy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,983 ✭✭✭✭tuxy


    SCOOP 64 wrote: »
    I seen two people drive to a test on they own while my son was taking his test , thought they were chances at time but it didn't seem to bother the testers or they didn't notice, so definitely ok to go with your sponsor and you driving to get abit of practice in.

    I drove to it and put the L plates on in the car park.
    None of their business until the test starts.


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