A learner permit allows you to drive on all public roads, except motorways, for the purposes of learning to drive and only when accompanied by an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) or someone who has held a full, valid driving licence in the same category for more than two years.
However, to help keep you and others safe while you learn, some restrictions apply:
In order to give yourself enough time to practice safe minibus driving, we recommend that you take driving lessons with an RSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) before you take your driving test.
A first and second learner permit are normally valid for two years. In order to get a third or subsequent learner permit you must have booked or sat and failed the driving test in the previous two years.
If you have sat and failed a driving test in the previous two years you will be issued with a two-year learner permit.
If you have booked or have an upcoming driving test you will be issued with a one-year learner permit.
The fee for your learner permit for a category D1 vehicle (CPC minibus) is €35.00.