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  • 09-02-2010 6:19pm
    #1
    Hello Newmanxxx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10 ✭


    I'm 21 and never really had any desire to drive because my job was within walking distance from home.


    Now that I've gotten a job much further away the time has come to learn.


    The problem is I've never even sat behind the wheel in a car and I don't know what the steps are to learning and getting a license.


    Can I just ring up for lessons straight away or is their the things I have to do before I get to this stage.


    Any help would be appreciated.

    Thanks.


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  • #2
    spurious
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 27,283 CMod ✭✭✭✭spurious


    You need to apply for and get a learner permit first.
    To do that you have to sit for and pass the theory test, get an eye test and apply to your local Motor Tax Office.

    http://www.rsa.ie/SERVICES/RSA_Services/Driver_Licensing.html

    Once you have your permit, you can get some lessons. Personally, I have only had lessons from a qualified instructor, rather than starting off with parents or friends, but that was my choice.

    I got my permit October 6th and hope to do the test before the summer.


  • #3
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    As said you will need to sit a theory test, and apply for your learner Permit. Once you receive your permit you can start taking lessons, or driving with an accompanying driver who has held their license for 2 years or more.

    Starting out i would suggest that you get lessons, it will mean that you will develop good driving habits from the start.


  • #4
    Hello Newmanxxx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10 ✭Hello Newmanxxx


    Thanks lads. Really appreciate the help.

    (Don't have enough posts to thanks posts)

    In regards the eye test. If I pass do I just get something signed to bring to the motor tax office with me??


  • #5
    bazmaiden
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,039 ✭✭✭bazmaiden


    ye i definatly agree with alan once you pass the theory test, which is relativly simple, start straight away with a qualified instructor if not you'll pick up bad habits such as coasting etc...

    Thats what happened me and it took until my 3rd time to pass.

    Good luck


  • #6
    Permabear
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  • #7
    Hello Newmanxxx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10 ✭Hello Newmanxxx


    Thanks everyone for the help!!


  • #8
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    Hello Newmanxxx wrote: »
    Thanks lads. Really appreciate the help.

    (Don't have enough posts to thanks posts)

    In regards the eye test. If I pass do I just get something signed to bring to the motor tax office with me??

    No problem, that's what this forum is for:)

    As for the eye test, there is a form available HERE, it must be filled out by an optician/doctor after completing a simple eye test. And as you said, you just bring it with you to the motor tax office with the rest of your application.


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