Learner drivers

Information and services to help you become a safe and qualified driver in Ireland.

Learner Drivers

What you need to know about learning to drive in Ireland, from learning the rules of the road to taking your theory test, applying for a learner permit and taking your driving test.

Types of licences

A table to explain each of the 15 licence categories as well as the minimum age at which you can obtain a learner permit for the category.

Get qualified

Get qualified guidance and advice from the RSA. Learn to drive. Choose your vehicle and licence category. Steps to becoming a safe qualified driver.

MyRoadSafety portal

You can now easily manage all your driver services, tests, permits and licences online on MyRoadSafety.

Driver Theory Test

On DTT you can find out how to book your theory test, reschedule or cancel your test

Theory test

Driver theory test in Ireland. Topics covered. Helpful official study materials. Book a theory test. Find a theory test centre. Online driver theory test

Find an instructor

Find an RSA-approved instructor or trainer. Cars, motorcycles, buses, trucks, emergency services vehicles. Approved Driving Instructor ADI. IBT. CPC. ESDS.

Driving lessons

Information about car, motorcycle and professional driving lessons. Where to find a driving instructor in Ireland.

Learner permit

What you need to know about the driver’s learner permit, from what it is and how to apply for a learner permit, to how to renew, replace and keep your learner permit up to date.

Apply for your first permit

You must pass a theory test before you apply for a learner permit. Applying for your learner permit is now quick and easy online at NDLS.ie. How to make an appointment at an NDLS office.

How to apply

How to book an appointment to sit your driver theory test. Where to take your driver theory test in Ireland.