Young drivers in the North West are being encouraged to get their licence now, ahead of rule changes due to come in later this year.

 

From November, learner drivers must take a practical driving test within four years of holding a learner permit, with limits on permit renewals and a mandatory restart after seven years.

 

Already the waiting time for driving tests in the north west is s sense of frustration for many learner drivers and their families.

 

Waiting times vary from 9 weeks in Sligo and Leitrim to 11 weeks in Donegal.

 

Learner divers are being told to prioritise passing their test as soon as possible, as the changes could leave some facing higher insurance costs and fewer renewal options.


Shane O'Donoghue, Editor of Completecar.ie, says thousands have been just renewing permits instead of taking a test under current rules

Young drivers in the North West are being encouraged to get their licence now, ahead of rule changes due to come in later this year.
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From November, learner drivers must take a practical driving test within four years of holding a learner permit, with limits on permit renewals and a mandatory restart after seven years.
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Already the waiting time for driving tests in the north west is s sense of frustration for many learner drivers and their families.
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Waiting times vary from 9 weeks in Sligo and Leitrim to 11 weeks in Donegal.
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Learner divers are being told to prioritise passing their test as soon as possible, as the changes could leave some facing higher insurance costs and fewer renewal options.
 Shane O'Donoghue, Editor of Completecar.ie, says thousands have been just renewing permits instead of taking a test under current rules

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