Learner Driver Support Programme

12/10/2026

Cancellation of driving tests Wednesday 14th October 2026.

11/10/2026

Road Safety Authority Ireland annual conference theme 2026 was;

”Young Driver Risk”

Research from Queensland University of Technology MAIC-QUT recommends 80-120 hours supervised driving practice before the driving test. This driving practice should be in a mixed range of driving conditions over a minimum 12 month period.

Looking forward to publication and implementation of this research which follows best practice in driver training and road experience pre test.

09/10/2026

Road Safety Week Ireland 2026

91% of young people killed on the roads in Ireland 2022 were Male.

08/10/2026

We learned a great deal from attending the RSA Annual Conference on Young Driver Risk.Hearing from leading experts in trauma medicine, psychology, road policing, enforcement and rehabilitation provided powerful insights into the realities of road trauma and the lifelong impact collisions can have on individuals, families and communities.

The compelling statistics, personal stories and evidence-based research reinforced the importance of education, supervision and developing safe driving behaviours from the very start of the learner journey. For learner drivers, understanding not only how to drive, but why safe decision-making matters, is fundamental to reducing risk on our roads.It was also encouraging to see professionals from so many disciplines working together with a shared goal: reducing deaths and serious injuries on Irish roads.

Thank you to everyone who contributed their expertise and experiences. A truly informative and thought-provoking event.👏

08/10/2026

Road Safety Week 2027

Young Driver Risk.

Road Safety Authority Annual Conference

Road Safety Authority Ireland

01/10/2026

Amazing opportunity for 18 year olds, get your application in.

https://youth.europa.eu/discovereu_en?fbclid=IwZnRzaAUq9wJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAWZkaWQWUPdJKWh_Ok9WdXHOHPcoNJ7fPoaZE3NydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7Mmwzoz_QPSwvlEzqnr_EHprLUca2M4NCPyUgnevzmRMpIy8p6tJuMo5fXpw_aem_YWB-pzb5OdfbQHWOoLFpqQ

GET READY! DiscoverEU applications open tomorrow. 🚂

Are you 18 with an appetite for adventure? Then, you could win a FREE travel pass to explore Europe by train.

This in an opportunity to
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🏛️ Learn about our cultural heritage and history
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Where would you go? Let us know 👇

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16/08/2026

13/08/2026

As part of Essential Driver Training (EDT) practice between driving lessons is required to build up driving experience.

# learner

12/08/2026

Road Collision data for the first half of 2026 has now been published.

The number of young people between ages 16-25 years killed on the roads is something that needs government action and leadership.

https://www.rsa.ie/docs/default-source/road-safety/r2---statistics/provisional-reviews/rrd_res_20260726_final_v2.pdf?sfvrsn=2437fc74_1