Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 January 2015
982. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason it is expensive to do the trailer driving test which is estimated in the region of €500; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49547/14]
View answerThe cost of a driver test for category BE – car with trailer – is €85. This is the same as the cost for a category B (car) test.
Since 2011, it has been a legal requirement that all candidates for a category B test must complete a programme of Essential Driver Training (EDT). This was introduced as part of the graduated driver licensing system, and represents an important step forward in raising the level of driving in the country and therefore contributing to road safety. The regulations governing EDT refer specifically to category B only. They do not apply to those taking a test in category BE who already have a category B licence.
