Driving in Ireland
Driving in Ireland: useful links for licence and policies. Driving in Ireland can be challenging if you are not aware of all the policies and rules. A New Driver would like to share these useful links that every person considering driving in Ireland should read and...
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Safe Driving in School Zones
It is important to understand the good practices of driving in school zones and special limits zone. As the final preparations for a new school term begin, in homes and schools around the country, the RSA Road Safety Authority is calling on drivers, parents, guardians...
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Clean Windscreen and Safe Driving
Having a clean windscreen is very important for safe driving. Trying to see ahead is difficult when you have a combination of sunlight and a screen covered in dirt: smeared bug guts and general greasy road grime can decrease your visibility resulting in unsafe...
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Safety Tips for Summer Car Traveling
Driving during the summer in hot weather conditions can pose significant challenges and risks to the health and safety of drivers and passengers, so it is important to keep in mind these safety tips for summer car traveling. Safety Tips for Summer Car Traveling Plenty...
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EDT Courses Ireland
What is the EDT? EDT stands for Essential Driver Training. It is a mandatory training course that teaches fundamental driving skills to learner car drivers. It is part of the RSA’s Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) scheme and is intended to improve road safety. EDT is...
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Funny Road Signs You Can Find In Ireland
- By ANewDriver ANewDriver came across some pretty funny signs and situations on Irish roads! ...
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Driving In The Snow: What You Need To Know
The first snowfall of 2018 for many has led to a good deal of slipping and sliding on our roads. So it’s time to scrape the ice off that hardy annual, the winter driving tips. Driving In The Snow: what you need to know. What should you have in your car before you set...
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Give the Gift of a Lift this Christmas: Road Safety Campaign 2017
By AnewDriver The gift of a lift: The RSA and An Garda Síochána’s annual Christmas and New Year Road Safety Campaign focus on drinking and driving this year. Alcohol is a contributory factor in 38% of fatal crashes in the lead up to Christmas, according to the...
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Warming Your Car During The Winter
- By ANewDriver Warming up your car during the winter? Is warming up your car in the cold useful or does it harm the engine? Learn more about it. Warming Your Car During The Winter is the common wisdom is that when you are gearing up to take your car out in the cold...
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