The tester will bring you on a planned route. Once your car is roadworthy the tester will then bring you out for your test. He, or she, will also ask you to sit behind the wheel and test your lights, including your low and high beams, tail lights, indicators, handbrake, etc Your car will also need to be roadworthy, your tester will ask you to point out various engine components, example where do you put in your engine oil, where you put in your antifreeze, etc Once you give your answer he or she will take notes on your answers. It would also be wise to carry some spare bulbs, fuses, etc as bulbs, and fuses, have been known to blow, and if that happens to you, at least you may be able to replace the bulb, fuse, etc before your, test starts.īefore you get into your car, the tester will ask you various questions including showing you road markings on cards and asking you what or they mean. Your car if its your own, or a family member, make sure it has a valid Tax disc, on the window and have a valid (NCT) disc and cert, on the test day.Īlso keep the likes of air fresheners from hanging from the rear view mirror, and remove any little trinkets you have hanging from your mirrors, this will ensure that you have a clear view of the road, and nothing will block your view, that could hinder your test on the day.īefore you actually go to do your driving test, make sure your tyres, bulbs, breaks, etc are all working.
If your ambassador is not accompanying you on the day.įailure not to have a full licence driver with you will mean you will fail straight away, and you will have to reapply and pay again. When you arrive at your chosen test center, make sure you have a fully licence driver, with you, You can go on line at rsa.ie and follow the instructions. The cost to sit your test in Ireland for a car is €85.00. If you have been getting sponsor lessons of an established driving school teacher, he or she would see you have these. You will or should be given your own ( EDT ) log book by your driving instructor, providing you do your lessons with an approved ( (ADI) ( Approved Driving Instructor. You should also have 12 ( EDT’s ) lessons, aka as a driving log book, and it stands for ( Essential Driver Training ) If you wish to take a driving test in the Irish republic, you must hold a permit license, aka provincial Licence for at least six months. Driving Test Center & Results, By Alan Finn.