On the day of your test
What you need to do on the day of the test
- Use the correct vehicle for your test.
- Under current regulations specific guidelines set out the minimum requirements that determine whether or not a vehicle is acceptable for use by you during a driving test (see representative vehicles for driving test). You will be advised of the vehicle requirements on the appointment notice. However, if you have any concerns, please refer to www.rsa.ie where full details are available.
- Make sure your vehicle displays:
- a current valid motor tax disc,
- an NCT disc for vehicles obliged to pass the National Car Test
- proper "L" plates at the front and back, (other than Category A, A1, M where you wear it on your person), and
- a current valid insurance disc (except if you are being tested in a category A, A1, M and W vehicle).
- Make sure your vehicle is roadworthy.
- Be in the test centre at least 10 minutes before your test appointment time.
- Give the driver tester your current Irish provisional licence. The tester will check the licence to confirm that it relates to you, is current and is for the correct category of vehicle.
Your test will be cancelled and you will lose your fee if:
- you are late,
- your vehicle does not show the correct discs or L plates,
- your vehicle is not roadworthy,
- you do not have the correct vehicle for your test (see representative vehicles for driving test)
You can get more information from www.drivingtest.ie.