New Irish driver theory test comes in next week - all you need to know

For those who have been buried in their books for a test taking place on or after 1 July, the most recent study materials are a must if you are to be most familiar with what is coming up on the test

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Daire Fitton

Keith Kelly

06:00, 28 JUN 2024
Updated10:55, 28 JUN 2024

The theory test changes will mainly affect content, but the structure will remain the same (Image: Getty Images)

Hundreds of people, young and old, take the driver theory test each week as part of their journey to securing a full licence, but that test will be different from next week.

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has announced that a new version of the theory test will go live on Monday, 1 July in examination centres across Ireland, featuring questions and up-to-date images most relevant to current road safety standards and laws.

For those who have been buried in their books for a test taking place on or after 1 July, the most recent study materials are a must if you are to be most familiar with what is coming up on the test, CorkBeo reports.

If you bought a subscription to the learning materials on the RSA website, the content will update automatically. However, if you downloaded the app or purchased the physical book, you will need to pay for the new versions. The RSA is offering refunds to people who recently bought the older version of the app if the material is no longer relevant to the test that they are scheduled to take.

If the test is coming up soon and you have been revising the older materials up until now, the RSA advises to reschedule in order to give yourself the best chance of passing the first time through. You can reschedule or cancel your booking free of charge, provided you request it seven days before the day of your test.

The changes to the car and bike test are only to the content of the questions - the overall format remains the same. The exam is 45 minutes long and applicants are required to answer a minimum of 35 out of 40 questions correctly in order to achieve a pass.

The new book is available for €21.99 on the RSA website along with subscriptions to the online learning materials which range in price from €23 to €41, depending on the length of the subscription term.

Of the available learning materials, the app is regarded as having the best value for money as it allows prospective drivers to take mock tests and track their progress as they learn the rules of the road. The app is available on Android and iOS for €16.99.

The RSA has also warned that a number of unlicensed, unofficial apps are available online that do not contain the official driver theory test questions.

On the website, the RSA warns: "Please be aware that there are currently a number of unlicensed and unofficial revision material apps and websites on the market. These apps and websites are not licensed by the RSA and do not contain the official DTT questions.

"Research has shown that some candidates who prepare using the unofficial materials have been unsuccessful in their Driver Theory Test."

You can find more information on the RSA website here.

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