01/11/2026
Application rules if you've held your permit a long time
If you're applying for your third learner permit (after 4 years on permits) you can only renew if you have undertaken a driving test in that category within the previous 2 years. This permit will be valid for 2 years, unless you are medically restricted. If you havenβt taken a driving test in the previous two years, youβll need to start the learning to drive process again.
After 7 years or 4 permits you will not be able to renew again. To continue learning, you must start the learning to drive process again.
If you're applying for your fourth learner permit (after 6 years on permits) you can only renew if you have undertaken a driving test in the previous 2 years. This fourth permit will only be valid for 1 year. If you havenβt taken a driving test in the previous two years, youβll need to start the learning to drive process again.
Information courtesy of the RSA website.
To check your EDT Lessons are logged click the link below
https://www.rsa.ie/services/learner-drivers/my-edt-portal
Link to the full RSA rule changes πππ
https://www.rsa.ie/services/learner-drivers/learner-permit/multiple-learner-permits.