Ireland Driver Theory Test Practice 2026
Practise for the Irish Driver Theory Test for cars, which you must pass before you can get your first learner permit. The questions are written from the RSA's Rules of the Road and cover rules of the road, risk, safe driving, vehicle checks and Irish road signs.
Kort svar
Det officiella provet har 40 frågor. Godkänt: 35 of 40. Tidsgräns: 45 minuter. Ansvarig: Road Safety Authority (RSA). Lägsta ålder: 17 for a car learner permit. Avgift: €45 (car or motorcycle test). Öva gratis här med 210 frågor, alla med svar och förklaring. Kontrollerad mot officiella källor den 10 oktober 2026.
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Svar: A. 40
The car and motorcycle Driver Theory Test has 40 multiple-choice questions.
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Svar: D. 35 out of 40
You must answer at least 35 of the 40 questions correctly to pass.
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Svar: A. 45 minutes
The car and motorcycle Driver Theory Test lasts 45 minutes.
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Svar: D. Two years from the test date
The certificate lasts two years. If you do not apply for your first learner permit within that time, you must sit and pay for the test again.
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Svar: C. Yes, the test is available in Irish
Tests for categories A, B, C and D are available in Irish. If you pick the Irish version when booking, the test is delivered in Irish.
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Svar: B. The Driver Theory Test
You must pass the Driver Theory Test for a category before you can get your first learner permit in that category.
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Svar: B. An eyesight report dated within one month
Your first application needs an eyesight report, dated within one month, from a registered optometrist or medical practitioner.
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Svar: C. 17
The minimum age for a category B (car) learner permit is 17.
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Svar: A. A Certificate of Competency to apply for your licence
Passing gives you a Certificate of Competency. You use it to apply to the NDLS for your full driving licence.
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Svar: C. Two years
The Certificate of Competency is valid for two years, so apply for your full licence as soon as possible.
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Svar: C. Your completed EDT logbook
You must bring your completed Essential Driver Training (EDT) logbook on the test day.
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Svar: C. An ADI, or someone with a full car licence for at least two years
Learners must always be accompanied by an Approved Driving Instructor or by someone who has held a full licence in the same category for at least two years.
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Svar: C. No, novice drivers cannot accompany a learner
A novice has not held a full licence for two years, so they cannot act as the accompanying driver for a car learner.
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Svar: C. On the front and rear of the car
L plates must be shown in clearly visible positions at the front and rear of the car.
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Svar: D. A red L on a white background
An L plate shows a red letter L on a white background.
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Svar: C. No, it is an offence for learners to drive on a motorway
Learner permit holders must not drive on a motorway in their learner category. It is an offence to do so.
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Svar: A. No, learners may not carry passengers for payment
Learner permit holders may not carry passengers for reward (payment).
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Svar: A. 12 one-hour lessons with an Approved Driving Instructor
EDT is a course of 12 one-hour sessions with an ADI that car learners must complete.
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Svar: A. Those whose first car learner permit was issued on or after 4 April 2011
EDT is required if your first car learner permit was issued on or after 4 April 2011.
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Svar: D. Session 1 first, then sessions 2 to 8 in any order, then sessions 9 to 12
Session 1 comes first. Sessions 2 to 8 can be in any order, and sessions 9 to 12 follow once 2 to 8 are done.
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Svar: D. Two weeks
The RSA recommends about two weeks between sessions, so you have time to practise what you learned.
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Svar: A. Your ADI stamps and signs your logbook and uploads it
Each ADI must stamp, date and sign your EDT logbook and upload the session to MyEDT.
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Svar: A. At least six months
In most cases you must have held your first learner permit for at least six months before you sit the driving test.
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Svar: C. Start again: new theory test, first learner permit and full EDT
After a lapse of five years or more you start again: new theory test, first learner permit and all EDT sessions.
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Svar: B. Two years
Learner permits are generally issued for two years.
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Det riktiga provet: 35 of 40
Bra att veta före provet
- The car Driver Theory Test has 40 multiple-choice questions. You have 45 minutes and need 35 correct answers to pass.
- The test fee for the car or motorcycle test is €45. You book it on theorytest.ie.
- Your pass certificate is valid for two years. Apply for your first learner permit within that time, or you must sit the test again.
- The test is available in English and Irish. Voiceover, extra time and a reader service can be arranged through Test Day Assistance.
- From 1 November 2026, you must be at least 15 years old on the day of your theory test.
- You see your pass or fail result on screen at the end of the test, and a score report is emailed to you.
Vanliga frågor
How many questions are on the Irish Driver Theory Test?
The car test has 40 multiple-choice questions. You have 45 minutes and must get at least 35 right to pass.
How much does the Driver Theory Test cost?
The car (BW) and motorcycle (AM) theory test costs €45. Check theorytest.ie before you book, as fees can change.
How long is the theory test certificate valid?
Two years from the test date. If you do not apply for your first learner permit in that time, you have to sit and pay for the test again.
Can I take the theory test in Irish?
Yes. The car test is available in Irish. Choose the Irish version when you book and the test will be delivered in Irish.
What happens if I fail the theory test?
There is no limit on how many times you can sit the test. The test provider advises waiting at least three business days before trying again so you have time to revise.
What do I do after passing the theory test?
Apply to the NDLS for your first learner permit with your pass certificate and an eyesight report. Then complete 12 EDT lessons and hold your permit for at least six months before the driving test.
Källor
- theorytest.ie: Driver Theory Test - Car or Bike
- theorytest.ie: FAQs
- RSA: Rules of the Road
- RSA: FAQs for car learner drivers
- RSA: Novice drivers
- RSA: The penalty points system in Ireland
- RSA: Changes to the rural speed limit sign
- RSA: Motorway Driving booklet
- RSA: About the National Car Test (NCT)
- Citizens Information: Speed limits in Ireland
- Citizens Information: Drink driving offences
- Citizens Information: Steps to learning to drive
- Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997 (S.I. No. 182/1997)