Grade 2 vs Grade 3 Faults Explained

View through the windscreen from inside a learner driver’s car on an Irish road, showing the dashboard, steering wheel, and L plate, used as a featured image for an article explaining Grade 2 vs Grade 3 faults in the Irish driving test.

Introduction One of the biggest causes of confusion after a driving test is being told, “You failed due to a Grade 3 fault.” Many learners believe they only made a small mistake. Others pass with several Grade 2 faults and are unsure why those mistakes were allowed. The truth is, the same action can be…

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You’ve Passed Your Driving Test – What’s Next?

A smiling young woman sits in the driver’s seat of a car, holding an L-plate and giving a thumbs-up after passing her driving test. Text on the left reads “You’ve Passed Your Driving Test – What’s Next?” in clean, modern typography.

What do I do! First of all, a huge congratulations! Passing your driving test in Ireland is a significant milestone – the result of patience, practice, and persistence. However, before you cruise off into the sunset, there are a few essential steps and responsibilities to attend to. This next stage – your first two years…

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Revving Up Road Safety

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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…

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The Rising Tide of Unaccompanied Learner Drivers in Ireland

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The Cause, Dangers, and the Solutions In recent years, Ireland has experienced a worrying trend: an increase in motoring offences committed by unaccompanied learner drivers. This spike can be partially attributed to the long waiting times for driving tests, which has left many learners in a frustrating limbo. While understanding the causes is critical, it’s…

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Irish Road Safety Week

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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…

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