| The system of licensing learner Drivers is under | | | | Optician. |
| scrutiny and may well change in Ireland in the | | | | (7) Items 2 to 6 should be dealt with while you |
| coming year or so. In the meantime the | | | | are waiting for your Theory Test. |
| procedure is very straightforward but takes a | | | | Some additional important notes especially for |
| little organising. | | | | Recent Immigrants:- |
| (1) First you must study for, book and then pass | | | | (1) You are not allowed to Drive without a |
| the Driver Theory Test which was introduced in | | | | Provisional License. |
| 2001. The theory test is a multi choice test done | | | | (2) You must be accompanied by a fully Licensed |
| on computer and most major towns have a | | | | Driver when you start Driving. |
| designated Theory Test Centre. | | | | (3) A Provisional License from any other Country |
| (2) The pass mark is 35 out of a total of 40 | | | | cannot be exchanged for an Irish Provisional |
| questions. | | | | License. |
| (3) Booking can be done by phone and usually you | | | | (4) A Full Driving License from a Country outside |
| will get a Test appointment inside about ten days. | | | | the E.U will mostly not be eligible for exchange for |
| (4) You will get the result immediately. | | | | a full Irish License. There are a few exceptions. |
| (5) It is advisable to study for the Test via the | | | | (5) A Full License from an Accepted Country or |
| official Book or preferably the C.D. Rom which | | | | from an E.U. Country will need to be exchanged |
| enables you to replicate the test on your own | | | | for a full Irish License if you intend to reside |
| computer. | | | | permanently in Ireland. |
| (6) Recent revisions to the question bank have | | | | (6) You must display regulation L Plates at the |
| taken place as road regulations continue to evolve. | | | | front and rear of your vehicle until you have |
| (7) This is an important stage in your Learning to | | | | passed the Driving Test. |
| drive so take it seriously and study. | | | | (7) Road Tax, Insurance and N.C.T Certificate |
| The next phase of getting your Provisional | | | | (where required) must be displayed on your |
| License should have already been dealt with | | | | vehicle. |
| before you sit the Theory Test since after | | | | (8) Buying a car is or can be full of pitfalls for the |
| passing the Theory Test you can go straight to | | | | unwary including quite an amount of paperwork. If |
| the Local Motor Tax Office and obtain your | | | | you are unsure of your responsibilities check with |
| Provisional License. | | | | a reputable Driving School who will often help you |
| Requirements are as follows:- | | | | in your choice and answer questions. |
| (1) Theory Test Pass Certificate. | | | | (9) You must be in full possession of all the |
| (2) Provisional License Application Form. | | | | Regulations before you take to the Road for the |
| (3) Provisional License Fee. | | | | first time. |
| (4) Two Passport Photographs in Colour. | | | | (10) Gardai (Police) have the power to impound |
| (5) Identification. Either Passport or Original Birth | | | | vehicles that do not comply with the Law. |
| Certificate | | | | All the necessary forms can be found at your |
| (6) Eye Test Certificate from a registered | | | | local Motor Tax Office. |