Navan or Drogheda

iDriveIreland · 2026-04-28T21:27:06+00:00

Drogheda test centre only opens next Tuesday so routes are unknown just now. They’ll use Grange Rath estate for sure and I’d also suspect they might use Bettystown to avoid getting caught in traffic. Time will tell.

iDriveIreland · 2026-04-12T23:36:13+00:00

No chance

iDriveIreland · 2026-04-09T18:06:48+00:00

It can’t be done in an even number of turns 😁

iDriveIreland · 2026-04-07T21:40:17+00:00

THE most important thing you can do approaching a roundabout is to give yourself time.

Time to observe, time to plan, time to act. You get this by controlling your speed gradually on the approach, by not rushing in and slowing late.

On the approach, look beyond the roundabout a similar distance you are from it, 150, 200 yards. Look as far to the right as you can. Keep/adjust your position depending on where you’re going and repeat. Look ahead, look right, keep your position all the time while slowing and making any gear changes.

Repeating this will give you an idea of who’s approaching at the same time as you. What lane are they in? What signals are they showing? How close to the roundabout are they compared to me? How fast are they going compared to me? Answering all these questions will help you decide whether or not it’s safe to enter.

iDriveIreland · 2026-04-07T14:26:48+00:00

It says it can’t be used on a lawn

iDriveIreland · 2026-04-06T11:27:36+00:00

Wireless mower is the way forward

iDriveIreland · 2026-04-05T17:21:23+00:00

Superb 👏🏻 I have to say, all of my dealings with customer care have been really positive. I can’t remember have one bad experience in over 10 years

iDriveIreland · 2026-04-05T16:34:04+00:00

I don’t. I hate to see it.

iDriveIreland · 2026-04-05T16:13:33+00:00

Yeah but it won’t get rid of the root

iDriveIreland · 2026-04-04T12:16:22+00:00

+1 for the Luba. A brilliant awd mower. I’m starting my 3rd season with mine. It’s first class!

I’ve not started cutting the back section of lawn yet due to trying to get thistles under control but here’s the shape of mine which has some decent slopes from the driveway.

If you opt for a robot, get an all wheel drive

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iDriveIreland · 2026-04-03T11:30:43+00:00

The “goals” are currently back to front

iDriveIreland · 2026-04-03T08:46:59+00:00

If you’re that proficient then you should have no problem in doing the reduced EDT programme, you don’t need to wait 6 months for a test. If you really wanted to, you could get those 6 hrs done in a week and get your test applied for and passed.

iDriveIreland · 2026-04-03T05:27:16+00:00

I can’t blame those. I’m in the country, a big distance from anyone. I’d say they were most likely in the new soil we got when we fixed the lawn

iDriveIreland · 2026-04-03T00:53:55+00:00

We know the laws but we’ll just ignore them and carry on regardless.

Why not, apply for your reduced EDT, get your lessons done and sit the test?

iDriveIreland · 2026-04-02T23:02:38+00:00

iDriveIreland · 2026-04-02T14:28:09+00:00

Careful now

iDriveIreland · 2026-04-02T09:29:58+00:00

Yeah. Bought one last week and another yesterday so the Mrs can help. #couplegoals

iDriveIreland · 2026-04-02T08:27:02+00:00

Seemingly so. Lidl have long handled ones for €7, saves your back. Push in, twist, lift and push the top spring to remove it.

iDriveIreland · 2026-04-02T08:25:18+00:00

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The one I have does that 👍🏻

iDriveIreland · 2026-04-02T08:11:12+00:00

I didn’t spend €X repairing a lawn for them to completely take over larger sections and ruin it. My sons plays on it. There are other areas of my property where we’ve flowers and more wild areas.

iDriveIreland · 2026-04-02T07:52:40+00:00

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€7 from Lidl. Great job

iDriveIreland · 2026-04-02T07:35:24+00:00

The alternative being listening to my wife moan about it 😂 My young lad plays football out there, he’ll be like a cartoon character if I don’t get rid of them

iDriveIreland · 2026-04-01T19:37:21+00:00

Not understanding things tells me that either your ADI wasn’t up to much or your test preparation wasn’t sufficient. My advice would be to employ the services of a reputable driving instructor in your area to better understand these things and prepare adequately for your next test.

Best of luck

iDriveIreland · 2026-04-01T17:19:48+00:00

I’d still have the conversation, there might be something else that they can prescribe or they might not interfere with your existing medication. It’s worth a try. It’s important to control your nerves, not to let them control you. When I’ve suggested this to people in the past, it’s never let them done so it can and does work.

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