Learner, Novice, and Restricted Drivers in Ireland
In contrast to learner drivers, there is no requirement for novice drivers to have an accompanying driver with them to supervise. But a novice driver may not act as an accompanying driver for someone who holds a learner permit (so no L- and N-plates on one vehicle, ever).…
RSA.ie - Safety for Learner Permit Holders
Accompanying other learners: You may not act as an accompanying driver i.e. holder of a full licence, for a person driving on a learner permit. The Certificate of Competency you receive on passing your driving test does not qualify – you must hold a full licence for a continuous period of at least 2 years to be an accompanying driver.…
About the Learner Permit - National Driver Licence Service
A learner permit is issued to enable the permit holder to learn to drive and is not valid in Northern Ireland or in any other country outside of Ireland. The learner permit replaces the provisional licence, which is no longer issued. Further important changes to the licensing regime came into force on 1 July 2008.…
Rules for accompanying learner drivers - boards.ie
There is nothing in the RTA which requires the accompanying driver to be available or capable of taking the wheel. Being temporarily disabled (e.g. a broken leg), or legally incapable (uninsured) of driving the vehicle doesn't disqualify someone from accompanying a learner driver.…
Learner drivers laws in Ireland - Become a new driver in ...
A sponsor is an experienced driver who accompanies a learner driver in their practice driving sessions. Sponsors are often family members or close friends of learner drivers. The Law. Before you take a learner driver out, it is essential that both you and the learner meet all of the legal requirements, including licensing and insurance rules.…
Driving lessons and learning to drive: Practising with ...
Who can teach you to drive, practising with friends and family, driving lessons, insurance, using L and P plates. ... you need to make sure their insurance policy covers you as a learner driver.…
The Law Helping L Drivers
It is illegal to receive any payment for accompanying a learner driver, unless you are an Approved Driving Instructor and hold the ADI certificate from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. When you are supervising a learner driver, you have the same legal responsibilities as if you were driving.…
Top Tips When Supervising A Learner Driver Driving Test ...
The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) say that the average learner now needs around 45 hours of driving tuition with an instructor, and a further 22 hours of additional practice with friends or family; leaving them with the potential responsibility of supervising a learner driver.…
Motorists accompanying learner drivers cannot be breathalysed
FULLY-LICENSED motorists accompanying a learner permit holder cannot be breathalysed, the Department of Transport said last night. Since midnight on Monday, all learner permit holders must be ...Author: David Labanyi…