RSA recorded 15 'near miss events' in driving tests A failed driving test applicant began punching walls and kicked a door while another unleashed a volley of abuse at a tester for refusing to conduct an exam in a car that stank of cigarettes. Business • 13 May
RSA recorded 15 'near miss events' in driving tests A failed driving test applicant began punching walls and kicked a door while another unleashed a volley of abuse at a tester for refusing to conduct an exam in a car that stank of cigarettes. Business • 13 May
Frustration for learners over driving test wait times The Road Safety Authority has said it will be towards the end of the year before waiting times for driving tests reduce significantly. Ireland • 20 Apr
Frustration for learners over driving test wait times The Road Safety Authority has said it will be towards the end of the year before waiting times for driving tests reduce significantly. Ireland • 20 Apr
Fears plans for provisional licences to hit driving tests Plans for a crackdown on motorists who have held provisional licences for years and sometimes decades have been delayed over fears of a knock-on effect on waiting lists for driving tests. Business • 23 Sep 24
Fears plans for provisional licences to hit driving tests Plans for a crackdown on motorists who have held provisional licences for years and sometimes decades have been delayed over fears of a knock-on effect on waiting lists for driving tests. Business • 23 Sep 24
80 driving testers to be hired to tackle backlog The Road Safety Authority is to get an additional eighty testers to help clear the backlog of those waiting for their driving test, the Public Accounts Committee has heard. Ireland • 27 May 21
80 driving testers to be hired to tackle backlog The Road Safety Authority is to get an additional eighty testers to help clear the backlog of those waiting for their driving test, the Public Accounts Committee has heard. Ireland • 27 May 21
26,000 learner drivers still waiting on test dates There are almost 26,000 learner drivers waiting for their driving test, but no date has been set for the reopening of the Driver Testing Service. Coronavirus • 16 Jun 20
26,000 learner drivers still waiting on test dates There are almost 26,000 learner drivers waiting for their driving test, but no date has been set for the reopening of the Driver Testing Service. Coronavirus • 16 Jun 20
Driving tests hit by tester strike Almost 190 driving tests due to take place this afternoon have been rescheduled due to a four-hour nationwide strike being staged by 100 driver testers in a dispute over outsourcing. News • 02 Apr 14
Driving tests hit by tester strike Almost 190 driving tests due to take place this afternoon have been rescheduled due to a four-hour nationwide strike being staged by 100 driver testers in a dispute over outsourcing. News • 02 Apr 14
Driving testers to strike over outsourcing The Road Safety Authority is notifying candidates due to sit their driving tests on 2 April that their tests will be rescheduled due to industrial action by the driver testers' union, IMPACT. News • 25 Mar 14
Driving testers to strike over outsourcing The Road Safety Authority is notifying candidates due to sit their driving tests on 2 April that their tests will be rescheduled due to industrial action by the driver testers' union, IMPACT. News • 25 Mar 14
