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3rd Provisional question

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  • 30-10-2007 6:19pm
    #1
    1978
    Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭


    My second prov expires this Thursday.........**** timing right!

    I applied for my test on Staurday and I applied for my 3rd prov today. I want to sit my test asap as I am sure you can understand.

    Will I get a permit which doesnt allow me to sit my test for 6 months or because I already held a licence I can sit my test at any time?

    PS: Anyone drive alone on their 3rd prov? I only sent mine off this morning, so I technically cant drive....no licence!


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    MrPudding
    Registered Users Posts: 9,788 ✭✭✭MrPudding


    1978 wrote: »
    My second prov expires this Thursday.........**** timing right!

    I applied for my test on Staurday and I applied for my 3rd prov today. I want to sit my test asap as I am sure you can understand.

    Will I get a permit which doesnt allow me to sit my test for 6 months or because I already held a licence I can sit my test at any time?

    PS: Anyone drive alone on their 3rd prov? I only sent mine off this morning, so I technically cant drive....no licence!
    I am not getting at you, I am just trying to understand what is going on here. How can you be applying for for 3rd provisional and only just have booked a test? How many years does it take to get to 3rd provisional?

    MrP


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    Stark
    Registered Users Posts: 20,990 ✭✭✭✭Stark


    You can sit your test at any time. They'll take your previous licenses into account and give you a "3rd learner permit".

    If you're asked by a Garda for your license, they'll accept the receipt the tax office gave you. Provided you have a driver with the required full license with you of course.

    Btw, post a pic of the learner permit when you get it :)


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    prendy
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    it takes 4 i think.


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    Noelie
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    1978 wrote: »
    Will I get a permit which doesnt allow me to sit my test for 6 months or because I already held a licence I can sit my test at any time?

    the 6 month rule is only on the 1st provisional/Permit since you're on your 3rd you have already passed the 6 month requirement


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    1978
    Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭1978


    MrPudding wrote: »
    I am not getting at you, I am just trying to understand what is going on here. How can you be applying for for 3rd provisional and only just have booked a test? How many years does it take to get to 3rd provisional?

    MrP

    Mr Pudding:

    I applied for my 1st prov licence when I was 17, and never used it!! Silly I know. I got my 2nd 2 years ago, and being lazy is not a crime so didnt apply...dont think I am alone there!
    I applied first thing sat morn, realised my prov is out of date......on thursday!

    Other posters: Thanks, just rang rsa, said I would be fine to apply!


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    MrPudding
    Registered Users Posts: 9,788 ✭✭✭MrPudding


    1978 wrote: »
    Mr Pudding:

    I applied for my 1st prov licence when I was 17, and never used it!! Silly I know. I got my 2nd 2 years ago, and being lazy is not a crime so didnt apply...dont think I am alone there!
    I applied first thing sat morn, realised my prov is out of date......on thursday!

    Other posters: Thanks, just rang rsa, said I would be fine to apply!
    Like I said, I was not getting at you, just curious. I grew up in the north and I don't even know anyone that has had more than one provisional licence.

    Will it be difficult for you to go back to having to be accompanied when you drive?

    MrP


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    1978
    Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭1978


    prendy wrote: »
    it takes 4 i think.


    What takes 4 prendy?


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    MrPudding
    Registered Users Posts: 9,788 ✭✭✭MrPudding


    1978 wrote: »
    What takes 4 prendy?
    I think he means years to get to 3rd provo.

    MrP


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    1978
    Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭1978


    Ah grand Mr. Pudding...yes it will be difficult to go back to being accompanied, and I think its a silly law that someone on their 2nd doesnt have to be accompanied yet someone on their 3rd has......???? I know its supposed to be a incentive to do the test.

    Ah well, I will have to leave my brand new 07 passat outside the door till I pass my test...unless anyone wants to buy it???


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    Hal1
    Registered Users Posts: 8,720 ✭✭✭Hal1


    Stark wrote: »
    If you're asked by a Garda for your license, they'll accept the receipt the tax office gave you. Provided you have a driver with the required full license with you of course.

    Are you sure?,I don't think a guard will accept the receipt anymore. You are the driver and must have a license to drive the vehicle regardless of your passenger having a full license. That's my understanding of it.


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    Victor
    Registered Users Posts: 78,400 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    Moved from Commuting & Transport.


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