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MONAGHAN LEARNER DRIVERS – NEW RULES

From 4th April 2011 new first-time category B (car) learner permit holders will be required to undertake mandatory essential driver training (EDT) of 12 one-hour lessons with an approved driving instructor.

Your progress will be recorded in a special logbook, which I will provide.

You should also have an experienced driver who will supervise your driving practice outside of lessons, and will also update your logbook. I will give you a programme to complete to further develop the skills from your last lesson and in preparation for your next lesson so that you can maximize your training with me.

When taking the driving test, you may be required to show your completed logbook to the examiner.

The 12 lessons are titled:

LESSON 1: CAR CONTROLS AND SAFETY CHECKS

LESSON 2: CORRECT POSITIONING

LESSON 3: CHANGING DIRECTION

LESSON 4: PROGRESSION MANAGEMENT

LESSON 5: CORRECT POSITIONING

LESSON 6: ANTICIPATION AND REACTION

LESSON 7: SHARING THE ROAD

LESSON 8: DRIVING SAFELY THROUGH TRAFFIC

LESSON 9: CHANGING DIRECTION (MORE COMPLEX SITUATIONS)

LESSON 10: SPEED MANAGEMENT

LESSON 11: DRIVING CALMLY

LESSON 12: NIGHT DRIVING

THE TEST ITSELF – WHAT TO EXPECT

The driving test for cars lasts half-an-hour to 40 minutes and includes:

• Questions on the Rules of the Road (including identifying road signs)
• Demonstrating hand signals
• Reversing round a corner
• A U-turn in the road
• A hill start
• Driving approximately five miles in a variety of road and traffic conditions

• Moving off
• Driving in traffic
• Stopping Reversing around a corner
• Turning about, to face in the opposite direction
• Starting on a hill

• Road positioning
• Overtaking and passing
• Anticipation and observation
• Use of mirrors and signals
• Progress Speed
• Compliance with traffic lights, road signs and markings
• Use of the vehicle controls (accelerator, clutch, gears, brakes and steering)
• Use of secondary controls such as wipers, de-misters, etc

Source : rsa.ie Note – You will also be expected to show that you are familiar with the basic car mechanics necessary to keep your car road worthy day to day, for example checking for oil and water.

APPLYING FOR YOUR PERMIT

Learner permits are processed and issued by motor taxation offices. You can get an application form for a learner permit from your motor tax office, garda station or local library.

A learner permit is generally issued for two years and costs €15. No fee will apply where the applicant is 70 years of age or more on the commencement date of the licence.

Your application should include

• A completed application form ( D201), which can be obtained from your local Motor tax office, Library or Garda station.
• Two passport-type photographs (signed on back)
• The appropriate fee

The following may also be required:

• An original birth certificate/passport*
• An original certificate of registration
• An medical report D501 form
• An eyesight D502 form
• Theory test certificate

You can’t apply for a learner permit if you:

• Are disqualified from driving due to age or ill health
• Do not have your normal residence in Ireland
• Already hold a full driving licence for the category in which the application will be made, which has been issued by the competent authority in a member state of the European Union or European Economic Area

The licensing authority may ask you to provide personal identification as part of the application process. You are advised to bring ID with you if applying in person.

Acceptable ID includes:

• Passport
• Employee or student identity card

APPLYING FOR YOUR TEST

The Driving test fee is €85.

You can apply for your test and pay online at rsa.ie, credit card (Visa or Mastercard) or a debit card(Laser) plus a valid e-mail address.

Alternatively, you can download a driving test application form, or obtain a copy from any motor tax office. Payment should be made by cheque, postal order or money order. These should be crossed and made payable to the Road Safety Authority. The correct fee must accompany your completed application form.

Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable but you can cancel your test on two occasions, once you give ten days notice, without forfeiting your fee.

To do the test, you must have;

1. held a valid learner permit for at least six months on the day of the test (in the case of a first time learner permit holders, the code 991 will be printed under the restrictions/information section on your learner permit opposite the vehicle category).
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2. You must also have the use of a suitable vehicle (adequately insured and in roadworthy condition)
3. If mandatory car lessons apply to you (see above) you will need your logbook duly completed.

Source : rsa.ie (adapted)

Contact Paul Mc Garry

Newtownbutler Road, Clones

Or leave your phone number on Paul's Mobile and he will ring you back to help you with your enquiry

087 9970493

IRISH SCHOOL OF MOTORING

The Irish School of Motoring is Ireland's longest-established driving school, and boasts a 90% overall pass rate, the highest of any school in the country.

As Ireland's only nationwide driving school, and offers its students the benefit of our decades of experience, unparalleled local knowledge, and access to a huge range of resources to help you succeed first-time.

Paul is the only Irish School of Motoring Instructor in Monaghan at present and is joining the team already established in Cavan.