Driving Test Car Hire in Ireland: What Learner Drivers Need to Know
Your driving test is booked, you have been practising and you are starting to feel ready. There is just one practical detail to sort out: the car you will use on the day. Not every learner has access to a suitable vehicle. You might share a family car, have been learning with an instructor or simply prefer to take the test in a vehicle you have already practised in. Hiring a car from a driving instructor can be a useful option. Before arranging driving test car hire in Ireland, it is worth understanding what the Road Safety Authority (RSA) expects, what to ask the provider and how to make sure the vehicle is suitable for your test. Do You Need to Bring Your Own Car to the Driving Test? Yes. The RSA does not provide a car for your practical driving test. You must arrange a suitable vehicle and be insured to drive it. You do not necessarily need to own the car. You may be able to use a family member's vehicle, another suitable insured car or hire one through an Approved Driving Instr...