New road safety strategy launched

Minister for transport Leo Varadkar has just launched a new road safety strategy which aims to combat the road deaths and serious injuries on our roads.We are looking to close the gap between ourselves and other best practice countries between 2013-2020.The new strategy sets a specific target for 2020 to reduce the number of road deaths to 124 a year.As the number of road deaths has risen somewhat on last year it is a stark reminder to us all that we cannot become complacent where road safety is concerned.Some key measures in this strategy will include,
.Alcolocks to immobilise vehicles if drivers are over the limit,rehabilitative/driving awareness courses for repeat offenders will be considered.
.Consideration will be given to extending the safety camera network to offences other than speeding.
.Measures to combat car clocking.
.In vehicle devices to sense tiredness .
.Employers will be encouraged to implement a handbrake lock for phone use by professional drivers.
.Regular audits an updating of road markings,signage,an safety blackspots.
.Fixed charged notices for cyclists.
.Some added service areas on motorways to combat tiredness.
.Breakdown kits will be made compulsory.

It is clearly on the shoulders of everyone to keep our roads safe weather your on 2 wheels, 4 wheels, 18 wheels,  cyclist,pedestrian or otherwise.It is something we must all unite in to achieve our goals.

David mcdonnell lead educator and director of driver training at Learn To Drive Dublin.

Operation Light up

Operation Light up 

This week saw, the RSA and An Garda Siochana commence operation light up, which aimed to address the significant issue of defective, broken, missing, or inappropriate use of vehicle lighting. Garda members will specifically target and stop drivers who have defective lighting or using them inappropriately ,  with a recent increase in road deaths the Garda are appealing to road users to get back to basics and get there lighting right. 

The Garda will be issuing 60 euro on the spot fines for non compliance in this area.  Please give yourself every chance of being seen.

Learn to drive Dublin believe that this is a fantastic operation and can only benefit drivers and learner drivers alike.

How to check if your driving instructor is approved by the RSA

How to check if your driving instructor is approved by the RSA

If you thinking about taking driving lessons in Dublin or anywhere in Ireland, you will need to check if your driving school or driving instructor are registered by the RSA. If you are taking EDT driving  lessons you will need to have a RSA ADI (approved driving instructor) provide the driving lessons. If your current driving instructor is not an ADI then you will not be able to take your practical driving test until you complete your EDT driving lessons with a Registered ADI

How do I check the ADI Register?

This is very easy, all you need do is click the link here and insert the your driving instructor number, your driving instructor is required to display his number in his car or on his person at all times while conducting a driving lesson. If your driver does not have a ADI number then he or she is not a registered approved driving instructor and is not able to provide EDT Driving lessons

Here is an example of an ADI number 

David Mcdonnell

34792

Learn 2 drive can provide all your EDT and Pre test lessons needs in north or south Dublin.  All learn 2 drive instructors are fully registered ADIs and compliant with all RSA procedures and requirements, should you have any questions or queries please do not hesitate to contact David McDonnell or the learn 2 drive Dublin office on 01 406 1925 or visit learntodrivedublin.ie  

Automatic driving lessons dublin and driving restrictions

Some things to note about taking your test and driving lessons in automatic cars.

On successful completion of a driving test in an automatic car, you will be issued with a driving license that will have restrictions, 

Some of these restrictions include:

• You can drive a automatic transmission unaccompanied, with no restrictions, however if you choose to drive a manual transmission you must be accompanied by a qualified with no restrictions on their license, you are effectively treated as a learner driver when driving a manual transmission car.

• These conditions will apply in other EU member states

• You may not be insured to drive a manual transmission car.

Learn2drive Dublin provide a EDT driving lessons with automatic and manual transmission cars, as well as test car hire and pre-test lessons, in the greater Dublin area. Should you have any quires on automatic driving lessons please feel free to contact learn to drive on 01 406 1925 or visit http://www.learntodrivedublin.ie

Changes to the RSA EDT Logbook System

From Friday 01/02/2013 the RSA will introduce a change to the stamping system in the EDT logbook, where the RSA testers will no longer be checking the stamps in the back of the EDT logbook.

So what does this mean for Learner Drivers in Dublin?

The introduced changes means that a student will not be issued with a RSA practical driving test date until your ADI(driving instructor)  has uploaded your completed EDT logbook to the RSA website.

This only effects those who were issued with a learner permit after 04/11/2011

Should you have any quires about EDT logbooks and test procedures please feel free to contact David McDonnell at learntodrivedublin.ie for any information on the above or anything else relating to EDT driving lessons in Dublin. 

David McDonnell
Driving Instructor based in Dublin
01 406 1925

The new Irish credit card style driving licence 19/01/2013

The RSA have announced that will begin to issue the new Irish style driving license from the 19/01/2013

The benefits of this licence include:

• Its fully recognised throughout the EU
• Its more durable
• Easy to carry
• Helps to eliminate fraud

The fees for the new Irish license are as follows

• 10 year license €55
• 3 year license €35
• 1 year license €25
• learners permit €35

These fees are effective as of 01/01/2013

The new license will be phased in over a ten year period

should you have any questions or looking to book RSA approved driving lessons in Dublin please contact learn to drive on 01 406 1925