Road Safety message #8 | OceanFM

Before learner drivers can take their first driving lesson, they must complete a comprehensive theory course and pass the theory test that follows. You might be...

You might be surprised to learn that the failure rate is high among candidates sitting this test.

Many have to sit it numerous times before they eventually pass.

Some don’t study the material online carefully enough and jump straight to the questions.

Other learner drivers don’t remember the signs and what they represent, and also end up failing the test as a result.

Berni Mulvihill Farrell is a former driving test instructor and also runs a school of motoring business in Leitrim.

She has the following advice on the theory part of the driving test.