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.