Practical Driving Assessment (PDA) Details

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Practical Driving Assessment (PDA) Details

For up-to-date information about administrative details including fees and booking information please visit the Department of Transport website.

Know what's coming

You should consult the Department of Transport produced Driving Techniques for Safer Drivers: A Guide for Learner Drivers handbook to assist in preparing for the assessment. This document will provide you with a complete understanding of the PDA requirements, what you must do to pass and what you must do to avoid failing. 

Check out the other resources available to help you pass the Practical Driving Assessment and get your provisional licence (Red Ps):

For comprehensive information on the provisional licence and Practical Driving Assessment, please refer to the Department of Transport website. The above information is a summary of this content and although current when published may now be outdated. To ensure you are accessing the most current and accurate information, use the DoT website or visit your nearest Department of Transport centre.