01/11/2026
Changes to multiple learner permits take effect from 1 November 2026.
If you're applying for a third or fourth learner permit, you must have taken a driving test within the previous two years.
Simply booking a test or being on a waiting list is not enough.
If you reach the end of your fourth or subsequent learner permit and need to continue learning, you may be required to restart the learning-to-drive process.
If you're on your second, third or subsequent learner permit, check how the changes may affect you and plan ahead.
Find out more: https://www.rsa.ie/services/learner-drivers/learner-permit/multiple-learner-permits
