Ennis Driving Instructor Urges Learners To Follow Accompanied Driving Rules As New Permit Changes Come Into Effect

Podcast: Clare FM · Clare FM

Opublikowano: 2026-11-02

There's a significant change for learner drivers in Ireland, with tougher rules around the renewal of learner permits coming into effect yesterday (Sunday, 1st November). Under the new regulations, anyone applying for a third or fourth learner permit must have actually sat a driving test within the previous two years. Those who reach the end of a fourth permit without obtaining a full licence will have to start the learning process again. The Government says the changes are designed to improve road safety and encourage people to progress towards a full driving licence. However, concerns have been raised about driving tes...