{"id":1706,"date":"2015-12-01T09:00:56","date_gmt":"2015-12-01T09:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.booktheorytesttoday.com\/?p=1706"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2015-11-24T19:46:47","slug":"what-to-expect-when-booking-a-theory-test-in-ireland-part-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.booktheorytesttoday.com\/blog\/what-to-expect-when-booking-a-theory-test-in-ireland-part-3\/","title":{"rendered":"What to expect when booking a theory test in Ireland \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Part 3"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>In part two, we covered taking a theory test in Ireland for cars, motorbikes, HGVs and buses. In part three, we look at the practicalities of <\/em><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booktheorytesttoday.com\/book\/skip\"><strong><em>booking a theory test in Ireland<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><!--more--><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What are the provisions for candidates with reading or language difficulties when booking a theory test in Ireland?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Unlike the UK, where foreign translation was banned from the driving theory test, when booking a theory test in Ireland provisions are made for non-English or non-Irish speaking candidates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">There are a number of voiceover options that will read the questions out and the possible answers. For the category B (car) test, the voiceover option is available in Lithuanian, Polish and Russian.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For those with reading difficulties, when booking a theory test in Ireland you can request the voiceover over option too. Additionally, those with language and reading difficulties can request extra time to complete the <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booktheorytesttoday.com\/?page=book&amp;skip=true\"><strong>theory test<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If the voiceover option does not suit your needs, you can request the \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcread record service.\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 This option means a staff member will sit with you for the duration of your theory test and will read the questions, plus the possible answers, to you and record them on the computer on your behalf.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In some theory test centres, there are translator supported tests available. The translation service must be booked by special arrangement and is available to candidates who do not understand English or Irish.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you want to\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Apply for additional time<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Request a translator supported test<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Use the \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcread record service\u00e2\u20ac\u2122<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6when booking a theory test in Ireland, you need to make your theory test application by post. Additionally, you will be required to provide evidence \u00e2\u20ac\u201c on official headed paper \u00e2\u20ac\u201c from a teacher, doctor or other professional person confirming that you require assistance on your theory test.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Irish theory test questions<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Questions asked on the Irish theory test will be based on the rules of the road and current traffic legislation. Similar to the UK, Ireland\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Driver Theory Testing Service has a \u00e2\u20ac\u02dccatalogue\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 of questions. For each driving theory test, a random set of questions is chosen from the catalogue. The test undergoes regular updates to keep up with new and revised rules.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How to prepare for the Irish theory test<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Resources for preparing for the Irish theory test include a full list of questions and answers for buses, cars, HGVs and motorbikes, which are available in CD or book format. They\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re also accessible on line. CD-ROMs feature practice exams, where you can get a sense of what to expect and how the theory test works.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">However, resources are not free and the best way to order them is through the <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/dttstore.prometric.com\/\"><strong>Driver Theory Testing Service<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">That concludes part three of our series \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcwhat to expect when booking a theory test in Ireland.\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Watch out for part four, coming soon.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Get help booking a theory test in Ireland<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Book Theory Test Today offers an intermediary service assisting clients with booking a theory test, or practical test, at\u00c2\u00a0a test centre\u00c2\u00a0of your choosing. The service also supplies resources to help you prepare for your theory test \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Ready to take your theory test?<strong>\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booktheorytesttoday.com\/book\/skip\"><strong>Book your theory test online today<\/strong><\/a>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In part two, we covered taking a theory test in Ireland for cars, motorbikes, HGVs and buses. 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