Written answers
Thursday, 16 July 2020
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
Driver Test
David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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60. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if advice will be provided in relation to matters raised in correspondence regarding the circumstances of a person (details supplied). [16456/20]
Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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In a case such as this, because of the length of time since the learner permit expired, the person must start at the beginning of the process once more, and successful undergo the Driver Theory Test before applying for a learner permit.
If a candidate for the driver theory test is unable to read or write, he/she can apply for special arrangements to take the test. A letter of evidence from a professional who can verify their literacy difficulties and need for assistance during the test must be provided. The arrangements available include extra time, and in certain cases a specialist reader can be provided. The specialist reader must read the test items out verbatim. However, if an item of vocabulary is unknown, a direct synonym may be provided to enable the Candidate to access the question. There is also a video voiceover option.
Once the driver theory test has been passed, the learner can then proceed to apply for a learner's permit, and commence to fulfil the driving lesson and practice requirements in order to successfully pass the driving test and be able to drive unaccompanied.
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