New Road Signs in Ireland
New road signs in Ireland have been introduced. The new scheme for managing diversions on the M50 is to be fully in place in the coming weeks in Ireland. The scheme was first announced in November 2016, and it establishes emergency diversion routes, a process that...
Driving Test on Automatic Cars in Ireland
With the increased popularity of electric and hybrids cars, some learner drivers are now happy to take their driving test on automatic cars. At the same time, it's important to keep in mind that if you pass your test in an automatic car, you can only apply for a full...
Learner Drivers Avoiding to Take Tests
Learner drivers have been avoiding to take their driving tests. Taking your driving test is imperative if you wish to achieve positive results. Avoiding it, it's only going to lead to delays, frustrations and bad driving habits. More than 120,000 learner permit...
UK Driving Licences in Ireland
The Road Safety Authority says drivers in Ireland with UK licences will need to swap their permits. If you live in Ireland and have a UK driving licence, your licence will not be recognised here if there is a no-deal Brexit. You should apply to convert your UK licence...
Roundabout Rules in Ireland
Many roundabouts have different road layouts, but let's have a look at the roundabout rules in Ireland. It is not possible to cover all possible layouts, however, the general rules given are a basic guide for approaching any roundabout. If a roundabout is controlled...
New Laws and Penalties for Learner Drivers in Ireland
Here are the new rules for learner drivers in Ireland. It's important to book your driving test asap and avoid punishment. Drivers holding a full Irish license who allow learner drivers to use their car unaccompanied could end up behind bars under new legislation...
Driving At Night
Today is the shortest day of the year, which means we will have the least amount of natural daylight, which poses a challenge for drivers who are leaving for work and coming home from work in darkness. Every morning in Dublin, there are several near misses on our...
Autumn Road Hazards
Driving conditions and road hazards The change in season means a change in driving conditions and road hazards. We Irish were lucky this year to have a dry and bright summer, but the temperatures are dropping and drivers should prepare for the driving conditions and...
Drink-Driving Rule
A new drink-driving rule in Ireland is now on. New rules on drink-driving took effect last night in Ireland. From now on, it will automatically disqualify any motorists who are found to have consumed alcohol. The commencement of the provisions of the Road Traffic...