Section 3.3 - The Driving Test      

   Select...

   • Home Page

---

   • Driving Schools
   • Rules of the Road
   • Online test
   • Application form

---

   • Useful Car Facts
   • International
   • Advanced Test
   • New & Used Cars

---

   • Road Signs

---

   • Work vehicles
   • Motorbikes
   • Trucks
   • Buses

---

   • Visitors
   • Resources
   • Forum
   • Contact us

   Search...

Rules of the road 2007 |  Road Signs |  Driving Schools |   Forum |  Advanced Test 

Pick a section from "Rules of the road" new 2007 version

| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |

| 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |

Appendix | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |                      |       Glossary     |     Index      |

Section 3 - Driving Test

1. How to apply for your test
2. What you need to do on the day of the test
3. The Driving Test
4. Secondary controls and Technical checks
5. How long the test lasts
6. What happens when your test is finished
7. What to do if you are not happy with your test result

       Section 3.3 - The Driving Test

Section 3.3 - The Driving Test

The driving test will determine if you have the skills necessary to progress to being a full driving licence holder. It includes questions on the Rules of the Road and how your vehicle works and then assesses your driving skills while you drive in different road and traffic conditions.

The driver tester will evaluate your driving skills using the Driving Test Report Form. A complete version of this form is in appendix 6.

Before undergoing the test you should have achieved a level of knowledge and skill that will satisfy the tester that you are entitled to a full licence.

The requirements for the test process will change on an ongoing basis and to make yourself aware of any changes, visit www.rsa.ie

The following table highlights some recent changes. Some requirements apply to more than one type of vehicle.

 

 

IF YOU ARE BEING TESTED	YOU MUST KNOW HOW TO
In a car	Demonstrate technical checks Work the secondary controls. Adjust the seat, seat-belt, headrest, mirrors and ensure the doors are closed.
On a motorcycle	Demonstrate technical checks Work the secondary controls. Remove and replace the machine from its stand. Adjust your protective outfit. (personal safety equipment). Move the motorcycle without the aid of the engine.
Using a trailer	Demonstrate technical checks Connect and remove the trailer to or from your vehicle. Reverse up to a loading bay.
In a heavy vehicle	Demonstrate technical checks Work the secondary controls. Use any retarder or exhaust brake fitted to the vehicle.
In a bus	Demonstrate technical checks Work the secondary controls. Use any retarder or exhaust brake fitted to the vehicle. Open and close by hand any powered doors fitted to the vehicle.

© LIreland 2004