1st Gear Driving School.

20/02/2026

New learners permit rules.

Changes to Learner Permit renewals - Here’s what you need to know:

🟢Obtaining a 3rd Permit:
• Must have sat a driving test in the past 2 years

🟡Obtaining a 4th Permit:
• Must have sat a driving test in the past 2 years
• Valid for 1 year only

🔴Obtaining a Permit (After 7+ years holding a Learner Permit):
• Retake the Driver Theory Test
• Apply for a new Learner Permit
• Complete EDT (12 lessons) or IBT (16–18 hrs for motorbikes) before your next driving test

🔗https://www.ndls.ie/help/faq.html -are-upcoming-changes-to-learner-permit-renewals

18/02/2026

New insurance requirements announced by the RSA starting from 9th March 2026.

21/12/2025

Happy Christmas to all past , existing customers. Thanks for the business this year. Congratulations to everyone who got the test behind them in 2025.
Happy Christmas to everyone else and a happy , healthy and prosperous new year to all.
Here's to 2026 🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗

21/06/2024

Big congratulations to Nicole Laird passing the driving test this morning, in her fabulous wee Clio. Getting it on the first attempt and on Rally weekend. Great job Nicole, enjoy the full licence freedom.

23/05/2024

Congratulations to Lauren O'Donnell passing the test today on the first attempt, brilliant driving Lauren. Enjoy your full licence.

22/05/2024

Congratulations to Sean Brady Devenney passed the test today, first attempt and no faults recorded. Brilliant drive Sean. Enjoy your full licence.

19/02/2024

06/02/2024

Congratulations to Jennifer Callaghan, passing her test today in a very busy Letterkenny.
Enjoy your full licence. Many thanks for using 1st Gear Driving School.
Safe Motoring.

30/01/2024

Congratulations to Dáithí McMahon passing his test today at the first attempt.
Safe motoring Dáithí.

25/11/2023

Automatic car lessons available. Get on the road with less stress. Very popular book now for January start.

21/11/2023

Huge Congratulations to Steven Duffy with a first time pass today in Donegal Town.