The practical driving test checks your knowledge of the Rules of the Road, your ability to drive competently and safely in accordance with those rules and with regard for other road users and road conditions.
In order to take the driving test, you must meet a number of requirements.
You must have:
You must:
The vehicle must meet the minimum requirements for the category, be roadworthy and, if applicable, display a valid Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test (CVRT) certificate.
Remember, when driving as a learner permit holder, you must be accompanied at all times by a qualified driver who has held a full, valid licence in the same category for at least two years. This includes to and from the test centre on the day of your test, even after you have passed.
The driving test is conducted at one of many driving test centres across Ireland. It takes about 100 minutes. Before booking your test, check that your chosen centre can provide you with a test in the category required. If not, you should choose another centre. It is a practical test of your driving skills and awareness, and also includes questions to test your knowledge of the Rules of the Road, road signs, vehicle safety and maintenance.
On the day of the practical test you should arrive at your chosen driving test centre in plenty of time. Remember, if you drive there yourself you must at all times be accompanied by someone who has held a full, valid driving licence in the same category for at least two years.
These videos will show you what happens at the driving test.
The driving test is straightforward and takes about 100 minutes to complete.
Your tester will ask you to sign a statement to confirm that:
You will need to have passed your category D (bus) theory test or category C and D (truck and bus) theory test and case study test before you can take your practical driving test. You will have to produce your valid learner permit before the driving test can begin.
The practical driving test is split into two parts: