Firstly Welcome to Ireland..

It is very important for all new arrivals to this country to learn the hazards of everyday driving in Ireland..

1. To begin, as im sure you are aware by now.. we drive on the left hand side of the road.
   
2. The road types here in Ireland are very diverse, ranging from motorways to country link roads with grass in the middle!
   
3. Our penalty points sytem is very strict as regards you may find the laws differ very much from your home country, which you can view with a link from our home page
   
4. We now have the highest accident-death rate per head of population in Europe..something we are certainly not proud of.

We at The Erne School of Motoring want to equip you with the skills you need to keep you and other road users safe, this should always be your first priority while driving in any country.

Ireland now is a country of countless nationalities, In keeping with this ever changing demograph of Ireland we have this non Irish nationals page to try and help all newcomers to this country get driving here,

If you feel your own language would benifit others here, please use the Contact page or Email us with the translation from this page, and we will gladly add your info to our site.. Just use the english version (without this paragraph)and translate as best you can..as time goes on we will buid up a massive category of translations helping all of us onto the road.. with your help.

How To.. And Where to get your Irish Learners Permit..

How can we Help??

1. Get the official Driver Theory Test book or CD-ROM
   You can borrow one from the Erne School of Motoring or get one from a local libary and most good bookshops
   
   
2. You need to pass the Theory Test which is the basic rules of Irish roads, in Cavan the test is held in an office behind the Hotel Kilmore on the Dublin road.
   


3. When you have passed the test, you need an eyesight test (and medical report if necessary) Any doctor or optician can do the eyesight test.
   


4. Get your Learners Permit form (Green Form D.201) from any Garda Station or Motor Taxation office.
   


5. Complete the form with 2 passport sized photographs and send it to your local Motor Taxation office.
   


6. Contact Erne School of Motoring to get started, or if you have any questions or querys regarding any of the information in getting your Irish Learners permit or taking your Irish Driving Test.. just give us a shout on 087-6383195 or Email us and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have..