In This Section:
- Basic information
- Current waiting times
- Driving test centre location
- If I hold a full driving licence from another Country do I have to undergo a driving test in Ireland?
- What are the principal vehicle requirements for the test?
- How soon after I apply can I expect to be called for the test?
- Can I look for an early test for employment purposes?
- What happens if I must cancel my test appointment?
- What happens if my test is cancelled through no fault of my own?
- What do I do when I arrive at the driving test centre?
- How is the driving test conducted?
- What are the Insurance requirements for the driving test?
- Will a Certificate of Insurance suffice if I have not received my insurance disc?
- Can I use a foreign registered vehicle ?
- Can I take my driving test on foot of a provisional licence from another country?
- How many driving test centres are there in the country?
- What changes to the driving test were introduced in February 2005?
- Do I have to do my driving test at my local test centre?
- How do I know which licence category applies to my vehicle?
- What is a works vehicle?
- I have an appointment for a driving test but am unable to take up the appointment, can I transfer the appointment to a friend?
- Is it necessary to display a National Car Test disc?
- Does the Department supply the vehicles for the test?
- How is a motorcycle or tractor test conducted?
- Are there any special arrangements in place to facilitate a test candidate who has a disability or a language difficulty?
- How does the Theory Test affect the driving test?
- If I pass my Theory Test must I still undergo the oral (rules of the road) part of the driving test?
- Is there a facility whereby the test can be conducted in Irish?
- Can I use a car with an automatic transmission for the test?
- For how long may the expiry date on a full driving licence have lapsed before you must undergo a further driving test in order to obtain another full driving licence?
- If my provisional licence is lost or damaged what should I do?
- What happens if I pass my driving test?
- Does my Certificate of Competency have an expiry date?
- What happens if my Certificate of Competency is over two years old and I have not exchanged it for a full licence?
- What happens if I lose my Certificate of Competency within the two year period?
- If I fail my driving test can I renew my provisional licence?
- If I fail my test will the same tester conduct any subsequent test?
- If I fail the test can I appeal against the decision of the tester?
- Contact details for the driving test
- What happens if I fail the test?
