Here is a timeline of how to go from having never driven a CAR before to passing your driving test, hopefully 1st time
- Apply for your Theory Test (introduced in 2001) at http://theorytest.ie/. You can sit your theory test at 16 years of age.
- Pass your Theory Test and at 17 years of age apply for your Learner Permit if looking to drive a car.
- If your Learner Permit is issued after April 04th 2011 you must undergo Essential Driver Training (EDT) for cars with an Approved Driving Instructor.
- You can apply for your driving test 6 months after your Learner Permit was issued as long as you’ve completed all 12 driving lessons of your EDT.
- Pass your driving test!
Here is a timeline of how to go from having never ridden a MOTORCYCLE before to passing your driving test.
- Apply for your Theory Test (introduced in 2001) at http://theorytest.ie/. You can sit your theory test at 16 years of age.
- Pass your Theory Test and at 16 years of age apply for your Learner Permit Category A1 or M if looking to drive a motorcycle / Moped NOT exceeding 125cc.
- Pass your Theory Test and at 18 years of age apply for your Learner Permit Category A if looking to drive a motorcycle exceeding 125cc.
- If your Learner Permit is issued after December 06th 2010 you must undergo Initial Basic Training (IBT) for motorcycles with an Approved Driving Instructor.
- You can apply for your driving test 6 months after your Learner Permit was issued as long as you’ve completed all 16 motorcycle lessons of your IBT.
- Pass your motorcycle test!