Do you need to have all 12 lessons done to apply for a test?

freshpopcorn

I’m helping somebody with learning to drive.

They planned an learning to drive a few years and and in the end they couldn’t afford it and had to give up.

They applied for a second learner permit and between Covid and another issue they didn’t do a whole pile but they are settling in well now.

However there permit will be up and they’ll need another one.

To get a third learner permit you need to show you failed or applied for a test.

However this person only has done a few lessons.

My long winded question is Do you need to have all 12 lessons done to apply for a test?

rubberdungeon

All learner drivers must have completed EDT before they can sit a driving test. You can apply for your driving test online before you have your 12 sessions completed, however you cannot be scheduled for your driving test until we receive the confirmation from your ADI Instructor that you have the 12 EDT sessions completed.

https://www.rsa.ie/en/RSA/Learner-Drivers/Driver-Training/Car-Training-EDT/Commonly-asked-questions-about-EDT/

freshpopcorn

So, they will be able to renew there permit?

PS, thanks!

smillingsam

This is taken from the NDLS website.

Extension of Validity of Expired Licences and Learner Permits

All Learner Permits that expired from 01 March to 30 June 2020 were automatically extended by 18 months in total.

All Learner Permits that expired from 01 July to 31 October 2020 were automatically extended by 14 months in total.

All Learner Permits that expired or are expiring from 1 November 2020 and 31 July 2021 are being automatically extended by 10 months.