Provisional license form

Eoin · 11-11-2008 4:26pm #1

Hi all,

Quick question: I don't have an application form to hand, but www.citizensinformation.ie says that I need a medical report as well as an optician's report to get the provisional licence.

Do you definitely need the medical report, or does it depend on any medical conditions you've checked on the application form?

thanks,

Eoin

Steffano2002 · 11-11-2008 5:21pm

eoin_s wrote: »

Hi all,

Quick question: I don't have an application form to hand, but www.citizensinformation.ie says that I need a medical report as well as an optician's report to get the provisional licence.

Do you definitely need the medical report, or does it depend on any medical conditions you've checked on the application form?

thanks,

Eoin

You only require the cr@ppy eye test IIRC. However, you may need to provide a medical report if you have any "weird" medical condition that requires a medical visit. Not sure to be honest...

Eoin · 11-11-2008 5:24pm

Thanks - I'm sure it will become clear once I get my paws on a form. Did my theory test today anyway, so at least that's one thing ticked off the long to-do list.

Dirk Gently · 11-11-2008 5:55pm

With the form you need to hand in your theory test cert, your birth cert, the eye test cert and pay the fee. Also two passport sized photos signed on the back. If your handing it into the civic offices just put it all in an envelope and pop it in their internal mail box in the building. save you taking a ticket and queueing up. You will get the licence posted out to you within a few days.

I done the test in santry so it was really handy. The optician was only around the corner from the test centre which was only around the corner from the civic office. Had it all done in about an hour. I was pleasantly surprised at the lack of red tape.

Edit: No medical report needed, although I ticked No to every medical question on the form. They might require a report if you need to click yes to any of the questions.

Eoin · 11-11-2008 6:09pm

clown bag wrote: »

Edit: No medical report needed, although I ticked No to every medical question on the form. They might require a report if you need to click yes to any of the questions.

Brilliant - that's what I was hoping for. Thanks for all the info.

I did the test today in Barrow Street, and I to say that it was a very good set-up. I was a few minutes early and flew through the test, so was actually out the door 5 minutes after I was due to start the test.

RosieJoe · 11-11-2008 6:11pm

Eoin,

If you have a license for a car you do not need any reports. Just send in your car license in with the application for the provisional.

Ro

Eoin · 11-11-2008 6:14pm

RosieJoe wrote: »

Eoin,

If you have a license for a car you do not need any reports. Just send in your car license in with the application for the provisional.

Ro

Sweet - even better!

Steffano2002 · 11-11-2008 6:16pm

RosieJoe wrote: »

Eoin,

If you have a license for a car you do not need any reports. Just send in your car license in with the application for the provisional.

Ro

And they send you the Provisional License with your car license back in the post? And you drive around with no car License for a few days?

I wouldn't advise sending your car License...

RosieJoe · 11-11-2008 6:19pm

Steffano2002 wrote: »

And they send you the Provisional License with your car license back in the post? And you drive around with no car License for a few days?

I wouldn't advise sending your car License...

Why not? I did it when getting my Bike license!

Sure, when you pass your test you need to send off your provisional to get a full license. No difference there, is there? You'd still be driving around with no license. And if you are getting your car and bike license combined, which is normal, you'd have no licenses at all!

Dirk Gently · 11-11-2008 6:23pm

I did the test today in Barrow Street, and I to say that it was a very good set-up. I was a few minutes early and flew through the test, so was actually out the door 5 minutes after I was due to start the test.

yeah, I have to admit the test centre in santry was brilliant. I was 30 mins early and he let me walk right in. 2 girls then took my details and showed me to the computer. Everyone was really friendly and professional. The girlies were kinda hawt too

Was 5 minutes doing the test and got the results and cert couple of minutes later. I left scratching my head and feeling kinda bemused. I'm not use to such efficient and friendly service in Dublin. Anyway, thumbs up from me for the Santry test centre. The girl in the optician and the bloke on reception in the civic office were sound and helpful too, sorting me out straight away. It was a really weird morning. I went home with nothing to moan about. :eek:

p.s, Rosie is correct, if you already have a licence hand it in and they send you a new updated one with the A licence part stamped. Just stick a couple of photos in the envelope.

Red Hornet · 17-12-2008 12:50am

U only need a medical if ur goin for a truck licence or if u have a medical problem.

EvilMonkey · 17-12-2008 2:18am

Steffano2002 wrote: »

And they send you the Provisional License with your car license back in the post? And you drive around with no car License for a few days?

I wouldn't advise sending your car License...

You keep your full licence and get a new provisional in the post but they do need to see your full licence if you go to the tax office, if you are posting you will need to send it off and get both back i think.

Eoin · 19-12-2008 1:37pm

EvilMonkey wrote: »

You keep your full licence and get a new provisional in the post but they do need to see your full licence if you go to the tax office, if you are posting you will need to send it off and get both back i think.

I went to the tax office in the end, and just showed them my full B license. As Steffano2002 said, I only needed the eye sight report - no medical one needed unless you have to tick any of the boxes on the application form.

hamsterboy · 16-09-2009 4:24pm

Hi All
My Girlfriend's third provisional is coming to an end.
I thought I heard that there are some strange stipulations with going onto a fourth.
I know that she must now submit an application for the new "learners" permit but I cant seem to locate the form.
Also, does she have to do another eye test, etc... ?

Cheers

HB

RosieJoe · 17-09-2009 11:35am

hamsterboy wrote: »

Hi All
My Girlfriend's third provisional is coming to an end.
I thought I heard that there are some strange stipulations with going onto a fourth.
I know that she must now submit an application for the new "learners" permit but I cant seem to locate the form.
Also, does she have to do another eye test, etc... ?

Cheers

HB

Presume you can get the form in a Garda Station or a post office.

As for the eye test and other tests, presume you do not need to go through all that again.

Del2005 · 18-09-2009 11:24am

hamsterboy wrote: »

Hi All
My Girlfriend's third provisional is coming to an end.
I thought I heard that there are some strange stipulations with going onto a fourth.
I know that she must now submit an application for the new "learners" permit but I cant seem to locate the form.
Also, does she have to do another eye test, etc... ?

Cheers

HB

I think she has to show that she's recently done a test or has a applied for the test before she can get any more permits.

Provisional license form

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