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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Funny Road Signs You Can Find In Ireland
- By ANewDriver ANewDriver came across some pretty funny signs and situations on Irish roads!
