How to apply online for your driving test

What you need to have at hand before you can apply on line

In order to apply online you should note the following:

  • Verify that you are eligible to sit your test - 6 month rule 
  • Your current valid driver number - this is item 5 on your learner permit
  • Your name should be entered exactly as it appears on your learner permit - for example if you have a first and second name on your permit then you must enter both when applying online ( this is item 2 on your permit)
  • Your date of birth should be exactly the same date as appears on your learner permit ( this is item 3 on your permit)

Where can I find these details on my permit?

You will also need:

  • your PPS number - this can be found on tax documents or your pay slip and it is often on correspondence from a social welfare or tax office.
  • a valid debit, laser or credit card ( Visa and Mastercard are currently accepted)
  • a valid email address as this will be used for notifying you of your test date and for other neccessary communication. Please make sure you check your email (inculding junk/spam folders) often as all emails relating to your test will be sent to this address.

Can I book my test date online

At the moment we are running a pilot scheme which will allow some applicants to select and book a test date which suits them.

Next Step....

Once you have all the information above the next step is to apply online. You can do this in either English or Irish:

Contact

If you are having problems applying for your test online you can contact our driving test section on 1890 40 60 40 - LoCall (from within Ireland) or by emailing DrivingTest@rsa.ie