Advice And Guides

APPLYING FOR LICENCE 

Categories of motor vehicles and minimum age of drivers

Motor vehicles in Ireland are divided into different categories for driver licensing purposes. Information is provide on categories of vehicles and the minimum age you need to be in order to legally drive them.

Learner driving permits for buses and trucks

Before you learn to drive a bus or truck on a public road in Ireland, you must obtain a learner driving permit for the type of vehicle you wish to drive.

Full driving licence

Full driving licences are issued in Ireland if you pass a driving test. Rules about driving licences, forms and how to apply.

Renewing a full driving licence

When your driving licence expires you must renew it if you still want to drive.

Replacing a lost, stolen or damaged driving licence or learner permit

If your most recent Irish driving licence has been lost or stolen but is still valid, you can obtain a replacement licence.

Converting your driving licence to an Irish driving licence

How to exchange a driving permit issued in another country for an Irish driving licence, including information on the fees and a list of recognised exchange countries.

THEORY TEST

MOCK THEORY TEST

Practice for the Driver Theory Test. Note: This test is not a substitution for studying using the official handbook but as a guide to further help you. 

THEORY TEST FAQS

Frequently ask questions regarding the Driver Theory Test.

• Driving Lessons
• Car
• Motorbike
• Minibus
• Coach
• Rigid
• Artic

Excess baggage must go. Less weight means better mileage. Store luggage/ cargo in the boot rather than on the roof to reduce air drag.