1. You must have a current Irish learner permit for your test category.

2. The vehicle must display ‘L’ plates front and rear – if you are driving a trailer this must have an ‘L’ plate on the rear.

3. For a test with a trailer, the trailer must have a registration plate displayed on the rear, and the registration number must correspond with the drawing vehicle.

4. You must be insured to drive the vehicle and the vehicle must display a current valid original insurance disc.

5. The vehicle must display a valid motor tax disc.

6. The vehicle must display either a valid NCT disc or valid CVRT disc, as applicable.

7. If you are taking a Category C (truck) test, you must bring the vehicle’s Certificate of Roadworthiness with you as proof of the vehicle’s unladen weight.

8. If you are taking a Category CE (Articulated truck) test, you must provide certification from a weighbridge facility which sets out the unladen weight of the tractor unit and trailer being presented for the test.

9. The brake and indicator lights of your vehicle and trailer must work.