Category Archives: Learner Drivers

A letter to the Road Safety Authority

October 26, 2007 – 12:53 pm

Sir, Although I welcome this long awaited initiative by the Road safety Authority in attempting to reduce the carnage we see on our road each year,I cannot help but wonder at the thinking that went into calling an immediate halt to the driving by drivers holding a provisional driving licence while unaccompanied. It once again [...]

By jim travers | Also posted in Bad Driving, Overtaking | Comments (32)

New Provisional License Laws

October 26, 2007 – 12:41 pm

I was dismayed by the new changes to legislation regarding the provisional license in Ireland. Over 400,000 drivers hold these. Waiting times are extremely long (if not improved by a very small, insignificant amount). In USA for example, you can sit your test by making an appointment the day before, sometimes by taking a ticket [...]

By the langer | Also posted in Bad Driving | Comments (17)

Ye were there once too!

August 31, 2007 – 10:37 am

I’m a “Learner Driver” and for over a year now I’ve been driving full time on my own, I drive a minimum of 400km a week just going to and from work (just so ye know I’ve plenty experience) I’m currently waiting on my driving test, but to get to my point, what REALLY annoys [...]

By Sal | Also posted in Bad Driving, Overtaking | Comments (13)

ShiteDrivers, A fitting title for many motorists in Ireland.

August 30, 2007 – 1:36 am

As a motorised road user you would automatically think that going about your business and getting to work safely was a given. I dont know about you but every day for me is a battle for survival to get to work. From my observations I have come to quite a solid conclusion…not many car drivers [...]

By scorphonic | Also posted in Bad Driving, Overtaking | Comments (5)