What’s Changed in the 2026 Rules of the Road?

A Guide for Irish Learner Drivers Book Published: May 2026 The RSA has published a new edition of the Rules of the Road for 2026. While many of the core driving rules remain unchanged, there are some important updates that every road user should know about. The biggest changes concern e-scooters, e-bikes and e-mopeds, which…

Why Are Driving Test Waiting Times Getting Worse Again in Ireland?

Driving Test Waiting Times are Starting to Rise. If you’re learning to drive in Donegal right now, you’ve probably noticed something worrying happening again: driving test waiting times are starting to rise. After some improvement during late 2025, many learner drivers hoped the backlog crisis was finally easing. Unfortunately, recent official figures suggest things are…

ADAS Explained

What Learner Drivers Need to Know If you’re learning to drive in Ireland, you may have been hearing a lot about something called Advanced Driver Assistance Systems – or ADAS for short. As of July 2024, a new law means that all new cars sold must include several ADAS features. But what exactly are these…

Revving Up Road Safety

New EU Regulations Mandate Advanced Safety Systems for Vehicles in Ireland Thanks to the implementation of a new EU regulation, all newly manufactured vehicles sold in Ireland will be equipped with advanced safety systems starting today (7th July 2024). This mandate, aimed at significantly reducing road fatalities and serious injuries, requires the inclusion of Advanced…

Graduated Driving Licences – Should Ireland be Stricter?

Road safety is always pertinent, and as the number of vehicles on the road continues to increase, ensuring the safety of all road users becomes ever more critical. One approach to enhance road safety, particularly for young and inexperienced drivers, is the implementation of graduated driving licences (GDL). The concept of GDL has been successfully…

Irish Road Safety Week

Monday 2nd October to 8th October 2023 Irish Road Safety Week, taking place from Monday, 2 to Sunday, 8 October, is being organized by the Road Safety Authority (RSA). The RSA urges individuals to actively participate in the events held within their local communities and support this important cause. Tyre Safety Day On Monday, October…