Load mobile navigation
PREMIUM

Driving test

No more permit extensions for learner drivers despite driving test backlog with more than 67,000 on waiting list
Driving test
There are currently 67,684 people were waiting to receive an invitation for a driving test, while a further 10,094 have received a date and are waiting to take the test
Bookmark
See how well you'd do with some of the trickiest questions on Ireland's driving theory test
Driving test
It's not as easy as you think
Bookmark
Irish car experts give tips on passing your driving test first time amid major backlog
Driving test
Doing your test in a car that’s familiar to you will also mean you’re more likely to be calm despite nerves
Bookmark
Gardai arrest unaccompanied learner driver for speeding
An Garda Siochana
The learner driver was speeding 30 kilometres per hour over the road limit
Bookmark
Eamon Ryan called on to take action as driver test and theory backlog hits 225,000
Driving test
“We need to increase testing and theory testing capacity immediately"
Bookmark
Peter Andre defends buying Junior a moped even though he's not allowed to ride it
Peter Andre
Mysterious Girl Peter Andre bought a red moped for his son Junior Andre - who he shares with Katie Price - on his birthday
Bookmark
Driving test backlog will span up to 18 months, insurance expert claims
Driving test
96,000 motorists are currently waiting to take their driving test, while 120,000 are awaiting a theory test
Bookmark
Irish learner permit holders granted new pandemic extension as service delays continue
Road Safety Authority
The extension comes after months of disruption to their driver services leaving many unable to avail of driving lessons, sit the driving test, or renew their learner permit
Bookmark
Molly-Mae Hague rages parking fine has 'ruined her mood' after arriving minutes late
Love Island
Molly-Mae Hague was gutted to discover that she had been slapped with a parking fine after she over ran the meter but just five minutes. Molly-Mae only passed her test last month
Bookmark
Tommy Fury looks thrilled as he passes his driving test just weeks after Molly-Mae Hague
Tommy Fury
Tommy Fury is said to have 'squealed' with joy after he finally passed his driving test weeks after his girlfriend Molly-Mae successfully got her driving license. The couple also recently picked up a lavish Range Rover
Bookmark
Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury spark baby rumours with cryptic hint
Molly Mae Hague
Love Island stars Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury, have once again sparked rumours regarding taking their relationship to the next level.
Bookmark
Driving instructor says backlog for tests is 25 weeks
Driving test
As of June 7, Driver Theory tests were allowed to resume
Bookmark
Seven lockdown rules that are still in place in Ireland after weekend that 'shocked' CMO Dr Tony Holohan
Coronavirus Ireland
Here’s seven lockdown rules we’re still abiding by, and when we can expect to see them lifted:
Bookmark
Jackie Healy-Rae blasts 'ridiculous' new system for online theory tests
Driving test
The Kerry councillor has hit out at the idea
Bookmark
Molly-Mae Hague's 22nd birthday celebrations from designer clothes to lavish hotel
Love Island
Molly-Mae Hague and Maura Higgins checked into the Corinthia Hotel in London to enjoy a staycation as the Love Island star turned 22
Bookmark
Tyson Fury splurges £3,000 on matching Versace outfits for his five children and himself
Tyson Fury
The 32-year-old athlete posed with their five children, all wearing the signature black and yellow design from the Italian luxury fashion brand
Bookmark
Inside look into Perrie and Alex's life, as they announce exciting baby news
Little Mix
An inside look into the lavish lifestyle of celebrity couple Perrie Edwards and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as the parents-to-be announce that they're expecting
Bookmark
Ruthless Liverpool respond to almighty FA Cup scare from Aston Villa's kids
FA Cup
ASTON VILLA 1-4 LIVERPOOL: In the end the Premier League champions won as expected against the youngsters of the Midlands side, but it wasn't as one-sided as had been predicted
Bookmark
More than 64,000 learner drivers face up to 30-week wait for driving test in Ireland
Irish News
The waiting time before Covid-19 was six weeks, but that has now jumped to around 25 to 30 weeks
Bookmark
Covid-19 Ireland: Restrictions leave a staggering 94,000 people waiting for driving tests
Driving test
The waiting list has jumped a massive 70% since June
Bookmark
Kilkenny mum screams in panic during hilarious viral driving lesson video
Funny Stories
This will bring you right back to those days behind the wheel beside your parent
Bookmark
Robbie Savage's mum Val says chatting to new people made her feel normal again
Coronavirus
In her column, Val Savage, the 72-year-old mum of football hero and Mirror columnist Robbie Savage writes about the joy of chatting to strangers on a shopping trip
Bookmark
Staggering amount of learner drivers in Ireland currently waiting on test
Driving test
There is a massive backlog
Bookmark
Refusal to shake hands and getting lost on the way to test centre among complaints made about driving tests
Driving test
While 986 complaints were recorded during 2019, there were just 20 complaints in the entire first half of this year
Bookmark
Story Saved
You can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.