These types of cars (Renault Clio Easy, Fiat Seicento Citymatic, Saab Sensonic, Mercedes Benz A Class and others) are suitable vehicles for a test, but a test pass will restrict the holder to automatic vehicles only. A full automatic licence acts as a provisional manual licence.
No. You can only take your theory test once your provisional licence becomes valid. For a car this will be your 17th birthday. You can, however book your theory test before your 17th birthday. Candidates in receipt of Disability Living Allowance at the higher rate may take their theory test before their 17th birthday as long as they have a valid provisional licence
Yes. If a person passes a test in an automatic car then they are restricted to driving vehicles with automatic transmission thereafter. A full automatic licence acts as a provisional manual licence.
It depends on when you took and passed your car practical test. If you passed your car practical test before 1 January 1997 you will not have to sit another practical test. If you took your test after that date you will have to sit another practical test depending on the weight of the trailer and that of the overall combination.
There is no set number of driving lessons you must have before sitting your practical test. However, those who pass their driving test have had, on average, about 45 hours of professional training, combined with 22 hours of private practice. Candidates who combine professional instruction with private practice are also more successful on the test.
Yes. Your full motorcycle licence (Category A) does not exempt you from passing a car (Category B) theory test, unless you have passed a test in a sub-category of B e.g. Tricycle.
As a provisional licence holder you are restricted to a maximum speed limit of 45 mph and you must display L-plates on the front and rear of your vehicle. You must have a qualified driver with you who is at least 21 years of age and who has held a full licence in that category for at least three years. You are also not allowed to drive on a motorway.
If you misplace your licence you must apply for a replacement from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Northern Ireland (DVLNI), which could take up to 15 days. If this happens, you may have to re-arrange your test.
Your examiner will want you to drive safely and competently in various road and traffic conditions. The examiner will give you clear directions in good time, and will ask you to carry out set exercises.
have held a full EC/EEA driving licence for at least three years for the category of vehicle being driven
be at least 21 years of age.
Before someone can charge you for lesson they must successfully complete the qualifying exams and be registered on the approved driving instructor register.
The car you intend to use must be
insured for the learner
fitted with L plates which are visible both from the front and rear of the vehicle.
in a safe and roadworthy condition.
fitted with an interior rear-view mirror for the examiner (not the vanity mirror)
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