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Theory test
Choose the car or motorcycle exam, select a centre and review the available language or assistance options.
Have your test category and accepted ID details ready.
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A clearer next step.
The official services you need for learning to drive or ride in Ireland—organised around what you want to do.
Find your service12 useful servicesOfficial destinationsChecked 28 Sep 2026
One place for your next step
First, choose your task
Three bookings. Three different services.
A theory exam, a driving test and a permit appointment are not interchangeable.
Official services directory
What are you working on?
Choose a topic or search by task. Every service card identifies its official destination.
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Practical driving test
Start or check your practical-test application. Booking an appointment follows the official invitation process.
An application is different from a confirmed appointment.
Apply through MyRoadSafetymyroadsafety.rsa.ie03Official service
NDLS appointment
Reserve a visit to an NDLS centre for a permit or licence application.
This is not a theory test or practical driving test booking.
Book a permit or licence visitndls.ie04Official service
First learner permit
Find the official route after passing your theory test and check what you need for your first permit.
Check the vehicle category and document requirements.
Check the application stepsrsa.ie05Official service
Permit renewal
Check renewal options and the documents relevant to your circumstances.
Read the announced November 2026 changes as well.
Prepare your renewalndls.ie06Official service
Motorcycle training
Use the RSA register when choosing your motorcycle instructor.
Confirm the category, total quote and included equipment.
Find an approved IBT instructorrsa.ie07Official service
IBT requirements
Read the official explanation of IBT, the course routes and progressive access.
New to riding? Our IBT guide includes a booking checklist.
Understand the coursersa.ie08Official service
Test eligibility
Review permit and training requirements for the practical test.
Being ready to drive and being eligible are separate checks.
Check before you bookrsa.ie09Official service
Exam assistance
Check assistance arrangements and how to request the support you need.
Confirm the options for your particular exam category.
Explore theory-test supporttheorytest.ie10Official service
Test questions & format
Find official information about categories, format, appointments and identification.
Use the current page rather than an old saved screenshot.
Read the official FAQstheorytest.ie11Official service
November 2026 changes
Check the announced changes for repeated learner permits before your next renewal.
The announced start date is 1 November 2026.
Read the new permit rulesrsa.ie12Official service
Practical-test process
Follow the official process from application to an invitation and confirmed appointment.
Check your contact details so the invitation reaches you.
Understand applications and invitationsrsa.ieNo matching services
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New to motorcycling?
Know what to ask before booking IBT.
Course routes, instructor checks, comparing quotes and a first-day checklist—all in one practical guide.
Read the IBT guide ↗A small check saves a wasted trip
Before you confirm a booking
- Match the service to your goal. Check the exam or application category.
- Read the requirements. Confirm identification, eligibility and required documents.
- Save the confirmation. Keep the date, centre and arrival instructions together.
DTT Ireland provides study tools and links. We do not take official bookings or collect application documents. Fees, availability and requirements are set by the linked services.
Guides worth keeping handy
Motorcycle training
IBT in Ireland: your first motorcycle training course
Understand IBT hours and modules, compare instructor quotes and prepare for your first motorcycle training session.
Languages & learning
Irish theory test in Chinese: study, terminology and booking
A bilingual study routine for Chinese-speaking learners, with the official BW voiceover distinction and a practical booking checklist.
Rules & updates
Learner-permit changes in November 2026: plan your next step
What the announced renewal changes mean, which dates to check and how to prepare your permit and test paperwork.