Wicklow Test Centre

18/01/2018

Are you similar with the EDT Syllabus?

*Lessons 1-8 must be taken in sequence, but lessons 9-12 may be taken in any order.

*Each of the 12 lessons in EDT lasts about one hour.

*We recommend that you leave at least two weeks between each EDT lesson to allow for further instruction, practice and learning.

*The EDT course is best spread out over six months.

Please note, after, you have completed the 12 EDT and your 6 Month Probation is up you can then apply for your test.

16/01/2018

A couple of rain or snow showers forcast for today. Make sure to slow down when out on the roads. When on your test be sure to take into account increased braking & stopping distances.

QUESTION : Do you know the braking distance of a car doing 50km/h on a wet road?

https://www.accuweather.com/en/ie/wicklow/211515/daily-weather-forecast/211515?day=2

11/01/2018

Severe Weather Alerts - Wicklow

Poor visibility and hazardous driving conditions! Take due care when driving over the next 24hrs.

04/01/2018

Getting ready for a test? How well do you know Irish Road Signs?

30/12/2017

THE TOP 10 REASONS PEOPLE FAIL THE DRIVING TEST?

1. Acting incorrectly at junctions; ineffective observation, approaching too fast, incorrect positioning.

2. Reversing; not looking all around, lack of accuracy, too far from the curb, mounting or hitting the curb.

3. Ineffective use of mirrors; not checking mirrors when changing direction, changing speed, before signaling. Top tip: when you look, make sure you see what's behind you.

4. Moving away safely; moving off when it's not safe, not checking blind spots, lack of control.

5. Inappropriate speed; going too fast or going too slow.

6. Signalling; not signalling at all, incorrectly signalling, forgetting to cancel and misleading other road users, signalling too early or too late.

7. Steering; not steering safely, steering too early, or too late.

8. Turn in the road; lack of control, ineffective observation, hitting or mounting the curb.

9. Positioning; lane discipline, incorrect positioning, roundabouts, bends, junctions.

10. Response to signs and traffic lights; not stopping at stop or give way signs, not stopping at traffic lights. Remember, amber light means you must stop unless you could cause an accident.

30/12/2017

Get the Wicklow weather forecast. Access hourly, 10 day and 15 day forecasts along with up to the minute reports and videos for Wicklow, Ireland from AccuWeather.com

28/12/2017

It is vital that your vehicle is in good working order and has no defects that could embarrass you or, worse, cause your examiner to cancel your test – as they have a right to do. The best way to avoid this happening is to put together a checklist.

28/12/2017

Going for a test? Do you know what will be asked of you before you start driving?

28/12/2017

Forecast for Friday 29/12/17:

Highs of 8°
Feels like 0°
Precipitation 56%

Mostly cloudy and breezy with a little rain

Have a test tomorrow? Be sure to take due care when out on the roads! Be warned your test can be cancelled due to extreme weather conditions. Be sure to check with your local test centre if your test is still going ahead

28/12/2017

Current waiting time for Wicklow Test Centre :

Approx 13.6 Weeks

As a result of the current high demand for driving tests, it may not always be possible to accommodate test candidates who are seeking a test at short notice. Where possible we will do so – please indicate your preference to be placed on the cancellation list

28/12/2017

It's cold out there today, watch out for icy roads and be prepared for black ice

Weather Report for Wicklow this week below :

Wicklow weather forecast from AccuWeather.com. Extended forecast in Wicklow, Ireland for up to 25 days includes high temperature, RealFeel and chance of precipitation