by newdriverie | Jan 15, 2021 | News, Stay Safe
Driving on scenic country roads surrounded in trees and greenery can be therapeutic, but Irish drivers should drive carefully to avoid hidden dangers. From the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher in County Clare to the stunning Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland has some of the most...
by newdriverie | Dec 15, 2020 | News, Stay Safe
Cyclists are one of Ireland’s most vulnerable group of road users. As a new Irish driver, it is your responsibility to ensure your safety as well as theirs. The RSA reveals of all collisions involving another vehicle – 4 in 5 cyclists are injured by a car....
by newdriverie | Nov 24, 2020 | Getting Started, News
Picking the right driving instructor is vital to your future driving success. When you purchase anything online, you always read reviews, take heed of recommendations and only decide to purchase after you’ve weighed up the pros and cons. And using the same level of...
by newdriverie | Nov 19, 2020 | News, Stay Safe
Although in Ireland we enjoy more bad weather than good, winter officially begins on 21 December 2020. And the season that brings us Christmas can also throw up some gifts we don’t want. It’s the season of rain, fog, ice, snow, strong winds and sub-zero temperatures....
by newdriverie | Nov 12, 2020 | News, Stay Safe
Passing your driving test in Ireland is a significant milestone, but driving confidently only comes through experience. Last year, the RSA conducted thousands of driving tests with an average pass rate of 52%. The RSA has also broken down their pass rates for each...
by newdriverie | Nov 11, 2020 | News
The Irish driving test isn’t designed to be easy; it’s designed to make sure you’re ready to drive safely and responsibly. If you fail your driving test, it’s not the end of the world, and you can rest easy knowing that the average pass rate last year in Ireland was...
by newdriverie | Nov 6, 2020 | News
Mastering car mirrors is one of the most important things an Irish driver can do to ensure their safety and the safety of other motorists and pedestrians. Your car mirrors are designed to help you see what’s happening around your car and provide visibility to...
by newdriverie | Nov 4, 2020 | News
Some of the most critical car checks don’t need specialist engineers or mechanics; you can perform the checks yourself. As a Young Irish driver, you could save yourself money and time by carrying out some simple FLOWER checks on your car. Owning a car is expensive;...
by newdriverie | Oct 22, 2020 | News
Visually, Autumn is a beautiful time of the year; colourful leaves creating dramatic backdrops, and starling birds putting on an amazing display in the sky. But Autumn also can be an awkward – and sometimes dangerous – time of the year for all new driver and Northern...
by newdriverie | Oct 15, 2020 | News, Stay Safe
Driving in the rain poses its own difficulties and unfortunately for Irish drivers, we get more than our fair share of it throughout the year. Ireland is commonly known as the ‘Emerald Isle’ due to its visually appealing greenery. And the growth of that green grass is...
by newdriverie | Oct 14, 2020 | News, Stay Safe
Your vehicle breaking down is one of the most frustrating situations any motorist can find themselves in. And breaking down in winter in Ireland brings with it cold, rain, ice and darkness. Here are the 12 things we’ve noticed on how to avoid a breakdown. 1. Flat...
by newdriverie | Oct 13, 2020 | News
As a new Irish driver, you’ll be faced with the weird, the wonderful and the plain awkward while out on the road. American Poet Peter Davis once said, “This might make for an awkward situation. I have a talent for awkward situations.” And as a new driver, you’ll...
