South Meath Driving School

Making Irish Roads Safer

We use a 1.4 litre Toyota Yaris.

    Dual control means the tutor has a clutch and brake pedal on the passenger side for demonstration or emergency purposes.
    This car is very easy to drive and allows good vision in all directions.
    Diesel engine and manual gears.
    Seats are adjustable to suit small or tall people. Wing mirrors electronically adjustable
    Perfect for learning to drive.

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Posted by Louis on April 24, 2009

What is the GDL paper? Young Drivers taken note

From January 1st, 2010, the Road Safety Authority plans to introduce a Graduated Driver Licensing system in Ireland for all learner drivers and it will apply for a period of four years overall. You read it correctly, four years.

The GDL system is directed at the more vulnerable Learner Driver, generally those in the 17 to 24 year age group. The system now considered by the RSA is in operation in British Columbia, Canada, and it’s most likely that it will be adopted here, albeit modified to suit Irish circumstances.

The Canadian GDL system may be defined as follows —

Phase One, over a two year period:

(1) Initial Learner Permit from age 16 onwards, commencing with a theory test and optical

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Posted by Louis on April 24, 2009

Driving Test Fees on the Up

The Road Safety Authority has announced an increase in the fee for sitting the driving test, with effect from the 7th of April. Now the cost for a car/motorcycle test is 75eur, up from 38eur, while a lorry or bus will cost 110eur. This 100% increase for cars appears harsh, but when one considers that there has been no increase for the past 17 years, it is easier to take. On top of that, it is worth noting
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