Everything about learner permits, licences, NCT, motor tax, insurance, and the documents you need to drive legally in Ireland.
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Start PractisingA learner permit is valid for 2 years
You must carry your permit/licence when driving
NCT (National Car Test) is required from 4 years old
Motor tax must be displayed on the windscreen
Third-party insurance is the legal minimum
Learner drivers must be accompanied by a qualified driver
Thinking a learner permit lasts 3 years (it's 2)
Not knowing the NCT test frequency (every 2 years, then annually after 10 years)
Confusing third-party with comprehensive insurance requirements
Forgetting that the accompanying driver must hold a full licence for 2+ years
A learner permit is valid for 2 years
NCT is first required when a car is 4 years old
Penalty points stay on your licence for 3 years
You need 12 Essential Driver Training (EDT) lessons before your test
A learner permit in Ireland is valid for 2 years from the date of issue. You can renew it if you haven't yet passed your driving test.
You must carry your driving licence or learner permit. You should also be able to produce your insurance certificate and NCT disc if requested by Gardaí.
For a full licence holder, 12 penalty points within 3 years results in a 6-month disqualification. For learner permit holders, the threshold is 7 points.
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