Learner Permits

Before you can begin your driving lessons or take your test you must hold a Learner Permit (previously known as the Provisional driving license).  You must hold a Learner Permit covering the category of vehicle you wish to drive, for example Car (B), Car with Trailer (EB), minibus (D1), Coach (D), Rigid Lorry (C) or Artic Lorry (EC).You will be required to get an Eyesight test before you are issued with a learner permit for a car.  You are required to have a full Medical examination before being issued with a learner permit for buses or lorries.When driving on a Learner permit you must comply with the following rules:

• A Learner Permit holder must be accompanied at all times by someone who has a valid full driving licence for at least two years for the vehicle being driven.
• Learner Permit holders must display L-plates at the front and rear of the vehicle they are driving,
• You must pass the Theory Test before you can obtain a Learner Permit
• If your Learner Permit expired over 5 years ago, then you will be required to re-sit the theory test before a new Learner Permit can be issued to you

All application forms can be downloaded at www.swillygroup.com/downloads

Call us now to find out more at 1890 63 63 63 (Dublin),
+44 (0)28 9072 6101 (Belfast) or (074) 91 51212 (Donegal).