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Q. I turn 17 in April and I want to learn how to drive a
car. What do I need to do?
03.04.11
Before you begin to learn to drive, you must have a first-time
learner permit. You must pass a theory test before your permit will
be granted. If you take out a first-time learner permit after 4
April 2011 you must do a 12 hour course of Essential Driver Training
(EDT) with an approved driving instructor (ADI). You do not need to
do the lessons if your first learner permit was issued before 4
April 2011.
When you start your first EDT lesson, you will be given an official
logbook by your ADI to record the details of your training and
progress. A sample logbook is available on rsa.ie. When you complete
an EDT lesson, your ADI will stamp the relevant section of your
logbook and record feedback on how well or whether you met the
lesson objectives. An ADI can only sign the lessons they have given
so you must make sure that your logbook is updated by your ADI after
each lesson.
You will have to present your logbook as evidence of having taken
the lessons before sitting a driving test. When you are learning to
drive you must be accompanied at all times by, and be under the
supervision of, someone with a current driving licence for a car.
Also, the person accompanying you must have had the driving licence
for at least two years. You can get the application form for a
learner permit (D.201) from your Motor Taxation Office or you can
request Form D.201 by post through
www.citizensInformation.ie . It is not available to download
online.
Citizens Information: Buncrana 074 9363496; Carndonagh 074 9373741
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