{"id":34,"date":"2025-04-30T18:29:12","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T18:29:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drivingwithelines.ie\/?page_id=34"},"modified":"2026-06-05T09:40:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T08:40:06","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/drivingwithelines.ie\/br\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"Sobre"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"34\" class=\"elementor elementor-34\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cd0f69 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1cd0f69\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b925a46 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b925a46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">About <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a86aba3 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a86aba3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91d7c8a e-con-full e-flex wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"91d7c8a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07dc57d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"07dc57d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hi, I\u2019m Elines!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ed53d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2ed53d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>I\u2019m a qualified driving instructor based in Ireland, and I\u2019ve had the privilege of helping over 1,000 people take this important step toward getting their full Irish driving licence.<\/p><p>Whether you&#8217;re a complete beginner or already have a foreign licence, I&#8217;m here to support and guide you through every stage of the process clearly, patiently, and confidently until you reach this exciting milestone.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec0969f elementor-mobile-align-left elementor-tablet-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"ec0969f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-size-sm\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">CONTACT<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f79040d e-con-full e-flex wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f79040d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a04f24 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6a04f24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"590\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/drivingwithelines.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/banner36.avif\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-970\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drivingwithelines.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/banner36.avif 590w, https:\/\/drivingwithelines.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/banner36-300x213.avif 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ac3a28 e-con-full e-flex wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5ac3a28\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6240cb4 e-grid e-con-boxed wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6240cb4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8beba39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-counter\" data-id=\"8beba39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"counter.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-counter\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-counter-title\">Students<\/div>\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-counter-number-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-counter-number-prefix\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-counter-number\" data-duration=\"2000\" data-to-value=\"1200\" data-from-value=\"0\" data-delimiter=\",\">0<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-counter-number-suffix\">+<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9849dff elementor-widget elementor-widget-counter\" data-id=\"9849dff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"counter.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-counter\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-counter-title\">Aprovals<\/div>\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-counter-number-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-counter-number-prefix\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-counter-number\" data-duration=\"2000\" data-to-value=\"750\" data-from-value=\"0\" data-delimiter=\",\">0<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-counter-number-suffix\">+<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88cef1f elementor-widget elementor-widget-counter\" data-id=\"88cef1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"counter.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-counter\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-counter-title\">hours video<\/div>\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-counter-number-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-counter-number-prefix\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-counter-number\" data-duration=\"2000\" data-to-value=\"1200\" data-from-value=\"0\" data-delimiter=\",\">0<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-counter-number-suffix\">+<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73e2c0c e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"73e2c0c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36bd3b8 e-con-full e-flex wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"36bd3b8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df54f9d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"df54f9d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"moreabout\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE PRACTICAL TEST<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6d8214 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e6d8214\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The car practical test is the final step to getting your full Irish driving licence. Here&#8217;s what you need to know:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Duration<\/b>: The test takes about 30\u201340 minutes.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Requirements<\/b>: You must have completed your 12 EDT lessons and held your learner permit for at least 6 months.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>What\u2019s Tested<\/b>:<ul><li aria-level=\"2\">Oral theory test with questions about the rules of the road and some pointed signs for you to name them.\u00a0<\/li><li aria-level=\"2\">Vehicle safety checks (under the bonnet and inside the car)<\/li><li aria-level=\"2\">Hand signals<\/li><li aria-level=\"2\">General driving ability (including use of mirrors, signals, and positioning, progression, control of the car, reaction to hazards, roundabouts)<\/li><li aria-level=\"2\">Specific manoeuvres (turnabout, reversing around a corner, hill start, etc.)<\/li><li aria-level=\"2\">Obeying road signs and speed limits<\/li><li aria-level=\"2\">Awareness and anticipation of other road users<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Test Routes<\/b>: You\u2019ll drive in real traffic conditions around the test centre area.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Common Reasons for Failing<\/b>: Not checking mirrors, poor observations at junctions, speeding, and lack of control during manoeuvres.<\/li><\/ul><p><b>Pass Rate<\/b>: Around 50\u201355% nationally, so good preparation is key.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9abfff8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9abfff8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Download here the essencial PDF to study for your practical test<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77236f4 elementor-mobile-align-left elementor-tablet-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"77236f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"btn-ingles\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"http:\/\/drivingwithelines.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Be-test-ready.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Download PDF<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13ea3b1 elementor-mobile-align-left elementor-tablet-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"13ea3b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"btn-portugues\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"http:\/\/drivingwithelines.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Preparacao-para-o-teste-pratico-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Baixar PDF<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6d0cd8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"b6d0cd8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<script>\r\n\/\/ Fun\u00e7\u00e3o para verificar o idioma e alternar bot\u00f5es\r\ndocument.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', () => {\r\n  \/\/ Tente detectar idioma de html[lang], ou <body data-lang=\"xx\">\r\n  const htmlLang = document.documentElement.getAttribute('lang');\r\n  const bodyLang = document.body.getAttribute('data-lang');\r\n  const lang = (htmlLang || bodyLang || '').toLowerCase();\r\n\r\n  const btnPt = document.getElementById('btn-portugues');\r\n  const btnEn = document.getElementById('btn-ingles');\r\n\r\n  console.log('Idioma detectado:', lang); \/\/ para debug\r\n\r\n  if (lang === 'en' || lang.startsWith('en-')) {\r\n    if (btnPt) btnPt.style.display = 'none';\r\n    if (btnEn) btnEn.style.display = ''; \/\/ garantido vis\u00edvel\r\n  } else if (lang === 'pt-br' || lang === 'br' || lang.startsWith('pt-')) {\r\n    if (btnEn) btnEn.style.display = 'none';\r\n    if (btnPt) btnPt.style.display = '';\r\n  } else {\r\n    \/\/ fallback: mostra ambos ou mant\u00e9m como est\u00e1\r\n    if (btnPt) btnPt.style.display = '';\r\n    if (btnEn) btnEn.style.display = '';\r\n  }\r\n});\r\n\r\n<\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac36340 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ac36340\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"step\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2968380 e-con-full e-flex wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2968380\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a13f4b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7a13f4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step-by-Step: How to Get an Irish Driving Licence<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d79673 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d79673\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Getting your driving licence in Ireland involves several steps. Here\u2019s a simple breakdown to help you understand the full process:<\/p><h3><b>1. Check if You\u2019re Eligible<\/b><\/h3><p>Before starting, you must:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Be at least <b>17 years old<\/b><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Be <b>resident in Ireland<\/b> (have proof of residency such as IRP or European passport)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Have a valid <b>PPS number<\/b><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8127415 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8127415\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>2. Pass the Driver Theory Test<\/b><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Book your test at theorytest.ie<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">The test includes <b>40<\/b> <b>multiple-choice questions<\/b> about road rules and signs<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Study the official RSA Driver Theory Test Book or app<\/li><\/ul><p>\u2705 <b>Once you pass<\/b>, you\u2019ll receive a <b>Theory Test Certificate<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd156fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cd156fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>3. Apply for a Learner Permit<\/b><\/h3><p>You\u2019ll need to:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Go to NDLS.ie<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Provide your:<ul><li aria-level=\"2\">Theory Test Certificate<\/li><li aria-level=\"2\">PPS number<\/li><li aria-level=\"2\">ID (passport or Irish Residence Permit)<\/li><li aria-level=\"2\">Proof of address<\/li><li aria-level=\"2\">Medical report (for some categories or health conditions)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p>\ud83d\udccc A <b>learner permit<\/b> allows you to <b>start taking lessons<\/b>, but you must follow certain rules (e.g. always drive with a fully licensed driver, display L plates, no motorway driving).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-352df5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"352df5f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>4. Take the Required Driving Lessons (EDT)<\/b><\/h3><p>If you&#8217;re a <b>first-time learner<\/b>, you must complete <b>12 Essential Driver Training (EDT) lessons<\/b> with an <b>RSA-approved instructor<\/b>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-454c261 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"454c261\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>5. Apply for Lesson Reduction (If You Already Have a Foreign Licence)<\/b><\/h3><p>If you have a full car licence from <b>another country<\/b>, you might not need to do all 12 EDT lessons.<\/p><p>You can apply for <b>EDT Reduction<\/b> through the <b>RSA<\/b>. Here\u2019s how:<\/p><h4><b>Step-by-Step: Apply for EDT Reduction<\/b><\/h4><ol><li aria-level=\"1\">Download here the application form &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rsa.ie\/docs\/default-source\/services\/reduced-edt\/reduced-edt-application-forma5eb5151-ebef-46fb-9864-e9846591263e.pdf?sfvrsn=a2a7e5da_1\">reduced-edt-application-form.pdf<\/a><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Have in hands:<ul><li aria-level=\"2\">A <b>certified translation<\/b> of your foreign licence (if not in English)<\/li><li aria-level=\"2\">A <b>colour copy of your foreign driving licence<\/b><\/li><li aria-level=\"2\">Proof of experience (like a licence history or driving record) with a certified translation if it\u2019s not in English<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Wait for NDLS to review and approve your application.<\/li><\/ol><p>\u2705 If approved, you may be required to do <b>6 lessons instead of 12<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e17b2b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e17b2b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>6. Practice Driving<\/b><\/h3><p>You can practice with:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">A driving instructor for your mandatory lessons<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Or a sponsor (someone with a full Irish licence for 2+ years) for practice<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9bec74d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9bec74d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>7. Pass the Driving Test<\/b><\/h3><p>When you feel ready and meet the requirements (including completing lessons), book your driving test at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rsa.ie\/services\/learner-drivers\/the-driving-test\/how-to-apply\">How to apply for and book your driving test with the RSA.<\/a><\/p><p>The test includes:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Vehicle checks<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">General road driving<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Manoeuvres like reverse around the corner, turn about\u00a0 and hill start<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-697fbd4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"697fbd4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>8. Get Your Full Irish Driving Licence<\/b><\/h3><p>If you pass the driving test:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">You\u2019ll receive a <b>certificate of competency<\/b><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Then apply for your full licence via NDLS.ie<\/li><\/ul><p>\ud83d\udccc Your first full licence is valid for <b>10 years<\/b> (subject to age and health conditions)<\/p><h2><b>Need Help?<\/b><\/h2><p>We offer support in <b>Portuguese and English<\/b> for all steps of the process from theory test prep to EDT lesson reduction and driving test readiness.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Hi, I\u2019m Elines! I\u2019m a qualified driving instructor based in Ireland, and I\u2019ve had the privilege of helping over 1,000 people take this important step toward getting their full Irish driving licence. Whether you&#8217;re a complete beginner or already have a foreign licence, I&#8217;m here to support and guide you through every stage of the process clearly, patiently, and confidently until you reach this exciting milestone. CONTACT Students 0 + Aprovals 0 + hours video 0 + EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE PRACTICAL TEST The car practical test is the final step to getting your full Irish driving licence. Here&#8217;s what you need to know: Duration: The test takes about 30\u201340 minutes. Requirements: You must have completed your 12 EDT lessons and held your learner permit for at least 6 months. What\u2019s Tested: Oral theory test with questions about the rules of the road and some pointed signs for you to name them.\u00a0 Vehicle safety checks (under the bonnet and inside the car) Hand signals General driving ability (including use of mirrors, signals, and positioning, progression, control of the car, reaction to hazards, roundabouts) Specific manoeuvres (turnabout, reversing around a corner, hill start, etc.) Obeying road signs and speed limits Awareness and anticipation of other road users Test Routes: You\u2019ll drive in real traffic conditions around the test centre area. Common Reasons for Failing: Not checking mirrors, poor observations at junctions, speeding, and lack of control during manoeuvres. Pass Rate: Around 50\u201355% nationally, so good preparation is key. Download here the essencial PDF to study for your practical test Download PDF Baixar PDF Step-by-Step: How to Get an Irish Driving Licence Getting your driving licence in Ireland involves several steps. Here\u2019s a simple breakdown to help you understand the full process: 1. Check if You\u2019re Eligible Before starting, you must: Be at least 17 years old Be resident in Ireland (have proof of residency such as IRP or European passport) Have a valid PPS number 2. Pass the Driver Theory Test Book your test at theorytest.ie The test includes 40 multiple-choice questions about road rules and signs Study the official RSA Driver Theory Test Book or app \u2705 Once you pass, you\u2019ll receive a Theory Test Certificate 3. Apply for a Learner Permit You\u2019ll need to: Go to NDLS.ie Provide your: Theory Test Certificate PPS number ID (passport or Irish Residence Permit) Proof of address Medical report (for some categories or health conditions) \ud83d\udccc A learner permit allows you to start taking lessons, but you must follow certain rules (e.g. always drive with a fully licensed driver, display L plates, no motorway driving). 4. Take the Required Driving Lessons (EDT) If you&#8217;re a first-time learner, you must complete 12 Essential Driver Training (EDT) lessons with an RSA-approved instructor. 5. Apply for Lesson Reduction (If You Already Have a Foreign Licence) If you have a full car licence from another country, you might not need to do all 12 EDT lessons. You can apply for EDT Reduction through the RSA. Here\u2019s how: Step-by-Step: Apply for EDT Reduction Download here the application form &#8211; reduced-edt-application-form.pdf Have in hands: A certified translation of your foreign licence (if not in English) A colour copy of your foreign driving licence Proof of experience (like a licence history or driving record) with a certified translation if it\u2019s not in English Wait for NDLS to review and approve your application. \u2705 If approved, you may be required to do 6 lessons instead of 12 6. Practice Driving You can practice with: A driving instructor for your mandatory lessons Or a sponsor (someone with a full Irish licence for 2+ years) for practice 7. Pass the Driving Test When you feel ready and meet the requirements (including completing lessons), book your driving test at How to apply for and book your driving test with the RSA. The test includes: Vehicle checks General road driving Manoeuvres like reverse around the corner, turn about\u00a0 and hill start 8. Get Your Full Irish Driving Licence If you pass the driving test: You\u2019ll receive a certificate of competency Then apply for your full licence via NDLS.ie \ud83d\udccc Your first full licence is valid for 10 years (subject to age and health conditions) Need Help? We offer support in Portuguese and English for all steps of the process from theory test prep to EDT lesson reduction and driving test readiness.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-34","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/drivingwithelines.ie\/br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/34","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/drivingwithelines.ie\/br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/drivingwithelines.ie\/br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drivingwithelines.ie\/br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drivingwithelines.ie\/br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34"}],"version-history":[{"count":97,"href":"https:\/\/drivingwithelines.ie\/br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/34\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8237,"href":"https:\/\/drivingwithelines.ie\/br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/34\/revisions\/8237"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/drivingwithelines.ie\/br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}