your vehicle is not roadworthy; or you do not have the correct vehicle for your test (see Appendix 5).
You can get more information from www.rsa.ie.
The driving test
In order to undergo a driving test, the law requires that any person attending for the test presents with a vehicle that is representative of the Licensing Category in which they wish to attain a licence to drive. These requirements aim to ensure that the test applicant is tested using a vehicle that allows the candidate to demonstrate that they will be capable of driving any vehicle in the broader licence category on passing the test. The requirements are neither at the lower or higher end in terms of size, weight and power etc., but reflect a typical vehicle in the mid-range of the particular Category.
Please note: maximum authorised mass means design gross vehicle weight.
The driving test will determine if you have the skills necessary to get your full driving licence. The test includes questions on the Rules of the Road and how your vehicle works. It assesses your driving skills while you drive in different road and traffic conditions.
The Driver Tester will evaluate your driving knowledge and skills and will use an electronic device to make notes during your test. Following your driving test, your examiner will give the result of your test. You will then receive an e-mail about your result which you should discuss with your Approved Driving Instructor.
The driving test will evaluate your driving skills under various headings, including:
- positioning the vehicle correctly and in good time;
taking proper observation; reacting promptly and properly to hazards; using mirrors properly, in good time and before signalling; allowing sufficient clearance to pedestrians, cyclists, other traffic, and other road users; giving correct signals in good time; maintaining reasonable progress and avoiding undue hesitancy when moving off, at roundabouts and when changing lanes;