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Learning in the UK

  • 20-07-2016 6:33pm
    #1
    HydroBlue
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭


    Hi guys,

    So I was on the tail-end of the driver's license process - I had the theory test, the mandatory lessons and plenty of practice - but the process was punctuated because I had to move to the UK for university.

    Does anybody have any idea whether I can continue the process over here or do I need to start fresh again?
    Do I have to apply for a new learner permit in the UK and all that?

    Any information or experiences anybody can share would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks!


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  • #2
    BuffyBot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,924 ✭✭✭✭BuffyBot


    HydroBlue wrote: »
    Hi guys,

    So I was on the tail-end of the driver's license process - I had the theory test, the mandatory lessons and plenty of practice - but the process was punctuated because I had to move to the UK for university.

    Does anybody have any idea whether I can continue the process over here or do I need to start fresh again?
    Do I have to apply for a new learner permit in the UK and all that?

    Any information or experiences anybody can share would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks!

    Fresh start, basically.


  • #3
    cantdecide
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,465 ✭✭✭✭cantdecide


    I think your road experience will help you expedite the process but as above, you'll be starting over from scratch over there. If that's a major ordeal to you, I'd consider trying to pass the test over here. How viable that is for you depends on a lot of factors.


  • #4
    The Young Wan
    Registered Users Posts: 1,398 ✭✭✭The Young Wan


    You'll have to start from scratch I'm afraid. I was in th same boat as you, and a provisional licence is only valid in Ireland.


  • #5
    Marcusm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,506 ✭✭✭✭Marcusm


    You'll be starting from scratch and to get a UK provisional you will have to send off your passport to the DVLA.


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