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Had 15 pints yesterday, with massive hangover + headache I woke up, got sick in toilet, with massive thirstiness I still went and passed theory 38/40
Sorry for so much detail, just good example that when you want something no matter drunk or not you will get it
What do I do next guys? Wait 6 months or what?
You should repeat that for the day of your test :cool:0 -
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Had 15 pints yesterday, with massive hangover + headache I woke up, got sick in toilet, with massive thirstiness I still went and passed theory 38/40
Sorry for so much detail, just good example that when you want something no matter drunk or not you will get it
What do I do next guys? Wait 6 months or what?
15 pints? :eek:
Don't do that before the real test! You probably were still half drunk
You need to apply for your Learner Permit - you'll need to get two passport photos (signed at back), an eyesight report (from an opticians, tell them its for a Learner Permit application), you need your certificate of passing the theory test, and the €15 fee. You go into your local MTO and apply for your Learner Permit, which can take anything from a couple of days to a couple of weeks to come, depending on the particular MTO.
You then need to complete 12 lessons (minimum, no maximum) with an ADI (approved driving instructor - the only ones allowed to charge for driving lessons by law - check your driving instructor has an ADI badge - it's usually stuck somewhere in the car. You can also check their name online). These 12 lessons are under the Essential Driver Training (EDT) program - lots of information on this forum about that!0 -
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Passed my test today in Tuam Didn't expect to pass first time, and made a few mistakes in the test, but all worked out in the end!
Started out with fogged up windows, so took a minute to clear them with the heaters. Apparently, this was fine, and probably a helpful thing to do before proceeding anyway! Didn't pull close enough to the kerb before the turnabout, so had to do it in five turns, but was fine. Reverse around corner was a little tough as I stalled the car just at the apex of the curve, but I secured the car w/handbrake and restarted and observed all around, so maybe this saved me. The tester was very helpful and calming in fairness.
Actually had an extra manoeuvre to make as Tuam is currently riddled with roadworks; Was asked to turn left into a minor road that had roadworks on it, and turned out to be blocked completely, so had to reverse back and do a sort of mini-turnabout, which was aided a lot by a stop-go system that's on. I think this actually gave me a bit more confidence since I felt the test came back "into my control" here!
Anyway with a bit of spinning around the town, back to the test centre and was told that overall I had passed and was given the Cert to sign, an absolutely incredible feeling!
Six greens, four blues, all on separate lines. Observation, signalling too early, progress at a roundabout (I think I gave way to a car coming from left), and one for use of accelerator, I think because I have a habit of over-revving in first gear.
Many thanks to everyone on this board! Great tips and very encouraging stories of success but equally helpful unsuccessful posts! 0 -
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Passed first time yesterday in Tallaght, delighted is a complete understatement. I got 1 grade 1, and four grade 2s.... For two of the grade 2s I don't know why I was marked down. But to be honest I don't care over-the-moon at this stage.
Went straight down to the motor-tax office and after an hours wait, left with the golden ticket (otherwise known as the receipt for the licence
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Thanks to everyone who posted in the forum, theres a lot of great tips and help here ! 0 -
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paulmclaughlin wrote: »Hopefully I'll be posting in here tomorrow :pac:
Best of luck! Drive like you'd normally drive with a family member / friend / instructor, and imagine the tester is just a SatNav telling you where to go - you'll be fine!
Let us know how you get on!
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**Timbuk2** wrote: »Best of luck! Drive like you'd normally drive with a family member / friend / instructor, and imagine the tester is just a SatNav telling you where to go - you'll be fine!
Let us know how you get on!
I drive best on my own haha
And I've never used a SatNav before :pac:
2nd time but confident 0 -
paulmclaughlin wrote: »I drive best on my own haha
And I've never used a SatNav before :pac:
2nd time but confident
Guess who passed their driving test today!
Not me anyway :mad: haha0 -
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I posted a few months back unsure about whether to book my driving test due to the possibility of it being so close to Christmas and the risk of bad weather and all that...............
4 days before Christmas and I just passed my test!!!!!
Christmas has definitely come early. :cool:0 -
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