DRIVER THEORY TEST
First and foremost you must apply to the Driver Theory Test Centre to sit your Driver Theory Test.
This is a test whereby you will be asked 40 questions on the rules of the road and need to score 35 or more to pass.
This test is done on a touch screen computer.
The Theory Test exam covers areas such as:
- The rules of the road
- Risk perception
- Eco-driving
- Hazard awareness
- Good driving behaviour.
You can get a list of all the questions and answers in the Official Driving Theory Test book or CD-Rom available in any good bookstore or on the internet.
How to book your Driving Theory Test
- Book Online
You can book online here >>
(this link is secure and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
- Book By Telephone
Call 1890 606 106 (Lo-call rate). To talk to a service representative and they will book your test and confirm your appointment.
or Text 1890 616 216
Note: Please have a credit / laser card and your PPS number available.
For C (Bus) and D (Truck) tests, please also have your driving license number available.
Important:
All your documentation will be checked on arrival at the test centre. Make sure you have photo identification with you, such as a passport, student identity card, public service card or Garda identity card.
LEARNERS PERMIT
When you have passed your theory test you can now apply for your Learner’s Permit. You will need this learners permit to legally drive on the road.
Applications for the learners permit can be sought at the National Driver Licence Service. For information or to book an appointment click here >>http://www.ndls.ie
For a first time learner permit application you must supply:
- Application form for learner permit D201 (Fully completed)
- Evidence of PPSN
- Driver Theory Test pass certificate (dated within 2 years)
- NDLS Eyesight Report form D502 (Fully completed and dated within 1 month)
- NDLS medical form (dated within 1 month) if required
- Evidence of CPC if required (for bus or trucks)
- Evidence of address (dated within 6 months)
- Photographic ID
- Evidence of residency entitlement
- Relevant fee
- Your Photograph and signature will be captured at the NDLS office
Now that you have received your learner’s permit you are now ready to start taking driving lessons.
Driving Test Application
When applying for your Driving Test there are a few things you need to know:
- You must have held your first Learner Permit for six months or more on the day of your test.
- If the learners permit is under six months, your examiner will not conduct the test, you will also lose your test fee and will have to re-apply for your test.
- You must be insured to drive the vehicle in which you are driving the day of your test.
- If you do not own a car, you can hire one of our teaching cars.
Once you have completed your driving lessons and you feel your driving is now at a competent standard, then it’s time to apply for your driving test.
Please see below for ways in which to apply:
- You can apply online: Click here to apply for your driving test online.
- You can pick up an application form ftom the driving test centre,local Garda station tax or library.
The waiting time for the driving test fluctuates and is approximately 16 to 20 weeks at the Waterford test centre.
You will normally receive notification of your test 4 weeks before its due.
When you get your test date, be sure to book your pre-test course early, to ensure availability.