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Cork Trucker · 30-08-2019 11:17AM

dairina1991 wrote: »

I just presume i need one as im wearing glasses. Can I apply without an eye test?

When i passed my car test i didn't have to get an eye test done as it was done when i got my provisional licence (yes it was that long ago) Whereas now i must get an eye test every 5 years by a certified optician if i want to hold my commercial licences.

splinter65 · 30-08-2019 11:19AM

dairina1991 wrote: »

I just presume i need one as im wearing glasses. Can I apply without an eye test?

You provided an eyesight report when you applied for your learner permit so you don’t need another.

ohnonotgmail · 30-08-2019 11:19AM

Cork Trucker wrote: »

When i passed my car test i didn't have to get an eye test done as it was done when i got my provisional licence (yes it was that long ago) Whereas now i must get an eye test every 5 years by a certified optician if i want to hold my commercial licences.

that only applies for truck and bus licences. For B licences you just declare that you require glasses and they will add the 01 code to the licence.

dairina1991 · 30-08-2019 11:39AM

ohnonotgmail wrote: »

that only applies for truck and bus licences. For B licences you just declare that you require glasses and they will add the 01 code to the licence.

Great! Thanks. I guess Ill ed in in the morning and get the paperwork in then.

Matteo Salvini1 · 31-08-2019 12:10AM

Finally passed today in Dun Laoghaire on the fifth attempt absolutely chuffed. Will be going to NDLS either tommorrrow or Monday to apply for licence

ooter · 10-09-2019 07:04PM

passed yesterday in raheny on my first attempt. delirah, especially considering I had only done 3 hours of driving in the last 6 weeks in preparation.

Olivia Pope · 07-10-2019 02:34PM

Congrats to every else who has posted that they passed. I passed this morning in Wilton. So delighted. It was my first attempt. I got five grade 2 errors, all in different categories. So great to have that monkey off my back.

Cork Trucker · 07-10-2019 02:46PM

Olivia Pope wrote: »

Congrats to every else who has posted that they passed. I passed this morning in Wilton. So delighted. It was my first attempt. I got five grade 2 errors, all in different categories. So great to have that monkey off my back.

Well done. Wilton is considered the hardest test Centre in Cork to get a pass. Just remember you are still a learner on a learner permit until you receive your full licence. Best to just do a walk in appointment at the NDLS rather than booking an appointment.

Olivia Pope · 07-10-2019 04:14PM

Thanks Cork trucker. Need alot more driving experiencefor sure. I did alot of lessons so I think that stopped me slipping into bad habits. Hopefully a long life of safe driving awaits me!

KoolKluxKlan · 08-10-2019 11:21AM

Passed yesterday, pure delighted &#55357;&#56834; anyone know how long it takes to get the license?

splinter65 · 08-10-2019 11:50AM

KoolKluxKlan wrote: »

Passed yesterday, pure delighted �� anyone know how long it takes to get the license?

Mine took 9 working days from application to getting it in the post.

Galbin · 08-10-2019 02:12PM

splinter65 wrote: »

Mine took 9 working days from application to getting it in the post.

Well done! I passed on Friday and applied that day. My licence was at my door by the following Friday.

Tigerpants · 17-10-2019 11:44PM

Passed my artic test first go

:):)

Cork Trucker · 18-10-2019 06:19AM

Tigerpants wrote: »

Passed my artic test first go :):)

Well done. Did the same myself. Great feeling.

splinter65 · 18-10-2019 06:33AM

Tigerpants wrote: »

Passed my artic test first go :):)

Congrats!

Inventive User Name · 29-10-2019 01:14PM

Just about passed this morning at the 5th attempt with 8 grade twos. I was worried that I'd never pass. Great sense of relief.

Posy · 29-10-2019 02:03PM

Congrats!

Galbin · 29-10-2019 11:11PM

Congrats!

Kiith · 05-11-2019 02:18PM

Passed this morning. 3 grade 2's...1 for clutch (stalled out at a roundabout), 1 for observation (not sure which maneuver this was for tbh) and 1 for signalling (late signal at a roundabout). Overall he said it was very good, and i didn't really have anything to work on.

I actually thought i had failed it, even though i thought it went really well. He wasn't marking anything on his tablet, so i assumed i'd made a massive fault at the start and he didn't need to mark it anymore. And when we went back inside, by god he made me wait a while before he said anything. The relief when he said it was good news was unreal, and i am absolutely delighted now.

Relief

splinter65 · 05-11-2019 02:22PM

Congrats !! Great feeling!

Kiith · 05-11-2019 02:52PM

Gonna go in to get my licence tomorrow. A few questions for you knowledgeable people.

Do i get the licence straight away, or is it posted out to me?
Am i able to insure my car immediately now, or do i have to wait for my licence? Does your driver number change from provisional to full?
Tax has to wait for the insurance, so hopefully i don't have to wait too long.
Do i need a medical report for my eyesight? I wear contacts, and it says that on my provisional, but do i need a new one?

Cork Trucker · 05-11-2019 02:56PM

Kiith wrote: »

Gonna go in to get my licence tomorrow. A few questions for you knowledgeable people.
Do i get the licence straight away, or is it posted out to me?

Am i able to insure my car immediately now, or do i have to wait for my licence? Does your driver number change from provisional to full?

Tax has to wait for the insurance, so hopefully i don't have to wait too long.

Do i need a medical report for my eyesight? I wear contacts, and it says that on my provisional, but do i need a new one?

Licence is posted out in about 2 weeks or less.

You can buy a car whenever.

They might ask for an updated eyesight report, €30 in spec savers

Congratulations btw

Kiith · 05-11-2019 03:11PM

Thanks

Have the car already, so i think i should be able to insure it, i just think i'd need my driver number or some sort of proof i have my licence. I really don't want to wait 2 weeks before i can even start the insurance/tax process, though i obviously will if i have to.

Might just get the updated eyesight report in the morning in that case, and bring it in with me.

Cork Trucker · 05-11-2019 03:15PM

Kiith wrote: »

Thanks

Have the car already, so i think i should be able to insure it, i just think i'd need my driver number or some sort of proof i have my licence. I really don't want to wait 2 weeks before i can even start the insurance/tax process, though i obviously will if i have to.

Might just get the updated eyesight report in the morning in that case, and bring it in with me.

The driver number remains the same. You can drive straight away but legally are still under learner permit rules. When I got my bike licence this year though the insurer wouldn’t update their system until I got the physical licence

Hayezer · 05-11-2019 04:03PM

Passed this morning on second attempt. Three Grade 2s (9 on first attempt), delighted. Genuinely feel the drive wasn't dramatically better than the first attempt lol, felt alot more comfortable with the tester which helped a whole load. Delighted anyway

DublinCJM · 05-11-2019 04:16PM

Kiith wrote: »

Thanks

Have the car already, so i think i should be able to insure it, i just think i'd need my driver number or some sort of proof i have my licence. I really don't want to wait 2 weeks before i can even start the insurance/tax process, though i obviously will if i have to.

Might just get the updated eyesight report in the morning in that case, and bring it in with me.

You won't need another eyesight report, unless you want to take the restriction off.

Posy · 05-11-2019 05:57PM

Congrats Kiith! I didn't think you seemed too hopeful, when you already posted in the unsuccessful thread the evening before the test! :pac:

I'd ring your insurance tomorrow, tell them you've passed and at least they can advise you. You technically won't have a full licence though, until it's physically in your hand.

Well done!

Olivia Pope · 06-11-2019 09:44AM

Congrats, i got my licence in 6 working days. My insurer dropped my insurance by 12%. Hopefully i will see a bigger reduction when i renew. The insurer needed sight of the full licence.

Kiith · 06-11-2019 01:22PM

Thanks all.

For anyone wondering, i was able to get my insurance ordered using the receipt i got from the NDLS centre this morning (using AIG). They asked me to upload that, and then upload my full licence once it arrives. So licence, tax and insurance ordered, and should hopefully be able to drive this time next week

Triceratops18 · 10-11-2019 03:56PM

Happy to say I passed my test in Finglas on Wednesday with 6 grade 1s and 4 grade 2s!
I'm absolutely over the moon.
I failed in May of this year but I definitely didnt feel ready at the time and my nerves got the better of me! Plus I had only been driving 6 months at the time. My family and instructor were pushing me to apply so I did. I got 13 grade 2s the first time.

I made a point to not apply again until I felt ready. This time around I was a lot more confident and the tester was lovely. I felt at ease as soon as he started talking to me.
The grade 2s I got were for progress at traffic lights and turning left/right. I also cut out during my reverse and he only gave me a grade 1 for that.
Been reading here for the last few months, cheers everyone for the quality advice and info!

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