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26/11/2025

New changes to Learner Permit system

From 1 November 2026, new conditions will apply to learner drivers applying for their third or subsequent learner permit across vehicle categories B (car), W (tractor/work vehicle), A, A1, A2 (motorcycles) and AM (mopeds):

To obtain a third or fourth learner permit, a person must have taken a driving test in that category within the previous two years.
The fourth learner permit will be valid for one year only.
After seven years (four permits or more), a learner will no longer be able to renew and will instead need to restart the learning-to-drive process — beginning with the driver theory test, learner permit, and the required12 EDT sessions with an RSA Approved Driving Instructor.
If a learner permit has expired for two years or more, the holder must also restart the process.
There will no longer be exemptions from taking a driving test for medical reasons, and learners who previously received reduced Essential Driver Training (REDT) sessions (for example, due to holding a foreign licence) will not be able to avail of that exemption again.

03/07/2025

Hi everyone! The latest update from RSA:

As of this week, the average national waiting time for a driving test invitation is now 16.3 weeks

IMPORTANT:

As you might know, there was a recall on Citroën C3 (2008–2017) and DS 3 (2009–2019) models regarding the airbag.

We have notified the public via social media (see below) and if a vehicle is presented for the driving test you won't be able to proceed with the test unless the applicant can provide proof that their car has been repaired.

20/04/2024

Good morning, everyone! Great news! Finally Wilton roundabout markings are being painted over 👍

08/05/2023

That's crazy!

Cork Wilton has the fourth-highest number of those waiting at 3,490, with 889 scheduled

26/10/2022

Hi Everyone! There's a new exception regarding NCT

13/10/2022

I wonder when it will be sorted?

4,685 people in Ireland are driving on learner permits more than a quarter of a century after they were issued with them.

07/10/2022

Hi everyone!

From Monday 10th October all applicants attending for their driving test should proceed directly to the test centre. Applicants will no longer receive a phone call before their test.

Good luck with the test!

20/09/2022

Thank you Volvo

22/07/2022

Gardaí have revealed the locations of the new safety cameras.

06/04/2022

13/01/2022

Hi Everyone!
Please note that as and from Monday 17th of January, driving test candidates will be asked to confirm they have taken an antigen test within 24 hours of the test and that it was negative before their driving test proceeds. If no antigen test was taken or if there was a positive result the driving test will not be conducted and candidates will be given another driving test invitation free of charge. Driving test candidates have been advised of this requirement. For more information please see the RSA website.