Driver Theory Test
Driver Theory Test Information
Under the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) (Amendment) Regulations, 2001, a theory test certificate must be obtained before you can apply for a first provisional/learners permit licence. It was designed to examine the driving knowledge of novice drivers.
From 21st October 2006 there are four sets of theory test
- Category A, M,
- Category B, W
- Category C – covers C, C1, EC, EC1
- Category D – covers D, D1, ED, ED1
There are 40 questions in the test and candidates have to answer 35 questions correctly to be successful. You have 45 minutes to answer the 40 questions in the test.
Your theory test will check your knowledge about areas such as:
- the rules of the road
- risk perception
- hazard awareness, and
- good driving behavior.
- The test is conducted at a nation-wide network of Test Centres and uses a user-friendly computerised system. If you have a special need or disability that may require special arrangements to take your test e.g. Dyslexia, other reading, hearing or language difficulties please ensure you indicate same on the form and the Driver Theory Test HQ, will contact you to make the necessary arrangements
There are four separate theory tests dependent on the vehicle categories, which the person wishes to have on their learner permit or driving licence. These are set out in the following table;
| Theory Test Certificate Category | Category |
|---|
| A, M | A, A1, M |
| B, W | B, EB, W |
| C | C, C1, EC and EC1 |
| D | D, D1, ED and ED1 |
Where to apply
Prometric Ireland, Regional Contact Centre
P.O. Box 788
Togher
Co Cork
Tel: 1890 606 106 / Monday-Friday 8.00am-6.00pm.
Fax: Bookings – 1890 606 906
Irish Language: 1890 606 806 Monday-Friday 8.00am-6.00pm.
Text Phone: 1890 616 216 Monday-Friday 8.00am-6.00pm
To book online log on to www.dtts.ie or www.theorytest.ie
Have a credit card and PPSN (formerly RSI number) to hand.
Rate of Theory Test Application €35.60
If an applicant already holds a provisional licence/learners permit in category in Column 1 below and has presented a theory cert within the last two years, and wants to add the category set out in Column 2, they do not need to present another Theory Test Certificate
| Columns 1 | Column 2 |
|---|
| Existing Provisional Licence/permit Entitlement | Categories which may be added to Provisional/permit without Theory Test |
| A1 | M |
| A | A1 and M |
| B | M and W |
| C | C1 |
| D | D, D1 |
| EC | EC1 |
| ED | ED1 |
Please note Theory Test Certificates cease to be valid unless within two years after the date of issue it is submitted to the appropriate licensing authority with an application for a learner permit or a driving licence as appropriate.
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