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A driving test candidate must be able to sufficiently prove that they have the requisite knowledge, skills and appropriate disposition to use the public motorway safely and responsibly. In demonstrating the above skills, the applicant must conduct himself in the best possible way while ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. The RSA determines these standards by conducting the Driver Theory Test and grading it accordingly to reflect the expertise of the candidate.
To grade the applicant’s test, driving testers will use guidance from their supervisor, together with their professional training experience to assist them in deciding, first, what importance to attach to an applicant’s fault and after that, whether or not it should be recorded under any of the following standard headings:
Sometimes, a tester will only consider a candidate’s fault to be of such nature that doesn’t warrant a record.
A candidate will be deemed to have the test when he incurs any of the following:
In any case, a fault in the Grade 1 does not bear any effect.
Rules or Checks
Not answering 3 questions or 3 incorrectly answered questions might result in a grade 2 fault.
‘Checks’ faults are applied in relations to the Seatbelt, Doors, Mirrors, Seat or Head restraint adjustments and might affect your final records.
Other faults
Here is a list of other factors that will result in faults for any in appropriation or ignorance during the test.
At National Driving School Dublin we will make sure that you are trained in all aspects and fine-tune your skills so that you don’t forget every single detail and give your best during the test.
Local Driving Lessons
If you are at the beginning of your learning to drive journey we have a team of driving instructors in some of the most popular locations in Dublin to kick start your driving.
Top Class Instructors
Experienced & Reliable
Great lessons! Calm, patient instructor. Very accommodating in finding a suitable time slot for me, and extremely knowledgeable about road rules and full of constructive comments on how to improve. Very pleasant experience, very punctual and professional throughout. I give my 100 % recommendation!!!
By: S Ward
National Driving School
5 / 5 star
Top Class Instructors
Experienced & Reliable
I passed my test today first time and wouldn’t of been able to do it without all the help from Tomas! I did a mix of refresher lessons and pre tests with Tomas and they prepared me so well for my actual test. Always managed to fit me In for lessons no problem. I would highly recommend him to all, he was so calm and reassuring during all lessons and made me feel so at ease. Thanks again!
By: Anouschka Flanagan
National Driving School
5 / 5 star
Top Class Instructors
Experienced & Reliable
I had an amazing experience with the National Driving School, managing to pass my test first time thanks to Sass. I was thankful to be taught by him who was a very patient and helpful instructor during all my lessons. I cannot recommend him enough for anyone looking to pass their test.
By: Josh Lowry
National Driving School
5 / 5 star
Top Class Instructors
Experienced & Reliable
A big thank you to Seweryn for all his help ..I passed my test today first time . Thanks for all the encouragement and knowledge you gave me . So calm and patient with me and gave me the confidence to do it .. would highly recommend doing lessons with him 😀
By: Ciara Jones
National Driving School
5 / 5 star
Top Class Instructors
Experienced & Reliable
I had failed my test twice and was very low on confidence before I met Kevin and asked for his help. The way Kevin identified my flaws and helped me overcome them within a few hours of practise is commendable. He’s definitely the best at what he does. I passed in the very next attempt. Definitely recommend him.. Thanks Kevin !
By: Akshit Lamba
National Driving School
5 / 5 star
Top Class Instructors
Experienced & Reliable
My instructor Tomas was very kind and went into detail with manoeuvres and positioning on my pretest lessons for my test in Mulhuddart. I would highly recommend him as he was calm, very helpful and went out of his way to try fit me in with a time slot when I needed it. I appreciate everything he told me and couldn’t thank him enough as he helped me pass my test on the first attempt.
By: Stephen O’Rourke
National Driving School
5 / 5 star
Top Class Instructors
Experienced & Reliable
I just passed my driving test first time after having three 2 hour lessons and one pre-test with Seweryn from the NDS. Having driven for a few years I had a lot to correct but Seweryn was so helpful in improving my driving. I wouldn’t of been able to do it with out him. I would highly recommend him for anyone starting out driving.
By: Rachel Treacy
National Driving School
5 / 5 star
