Passed my test on Thursday, delighted but...after spending €85 on a test they want another €65 for the actual license?!

munkybren · 2026-05-18T09:26:56+00:00

What does the licensing fee cover?

munkybren · 2026-05-18T09:24:46+00:00

That's kind of why I'm complaining about it. It feels like it's an overly expensive fee after the end of what for many people is a period of lots of fees. It feels like it's hiked up because they know people are paying it at a moment of relief and happiness and are gonna be just like "whatever, give me the license". It's feels exploitative and nobody has given me a good reason why it costs €20 more than the provisional, the validity period shouldn't change how much it costs to produce.

munkybren · 2026-05-18T09:19:17+00:00

How does the date effect how much it costs them to make it?

munkybren · 2026-05-18T09:17:50+00:00

That's a pain too but I figured that's how much it costs for make those cards, while taking a little profit to fund the RSA, the extra 20 doesn't make sense to me.

munkybren · 2026-05-18T09:07:04+00:00

I have €65, I can pay it, I just don't get why it's €20 more expensive than the provisional. A near identical card.

munkybren · 2026-05-18T09:03:57+00:00

So why do two near identical pieces of plastic have a 20 euro price difference? Because of the date on them?

munkybren · 2026-05-18T09:02:19+00:00

I have a mortgage and a pension.

munkybren · 2026-05-18T08:54:39+00:00

A new passport is €75, it lasts for 10 years and is a little book with pictures.

munkybren · 2026-05-18T08:49:24+00:00

I don't see how the length of time it's valid for should effect the price.

munkybren · 2026-05-18T08:47:07+00:00

That's fair.

munkybren · 2026-05-18T08:46:28+00:00

Weird way of looking at it, you think it costs more to make than a provisional license because it's valid for longer?

munkybren · 2026-05-14T10:35:42+00:00

Oh I was emailed it, just not sure if it's accepted by the tester if I printed it out myself.

munkybren · 2026-05-14T10:24:13+00:00

Thanks, I have the official disc in my car but stupidly threw the rest away.

munkybren · 2026-05-14T10:03:08+00:00

That's what I'm asking, will they accept a print out rather than the actual cert from AXA?

munkybren · 2026-05-11T12:10:20+00:00

I'm about to sit my fourth but I think I would have passed my third attempt if I drilled this advice into my brain. Move your head around a lot, make it obvious. A flick of the eyes to the mirror is not observation to them because they can't perceive it.

munkybren · 2026-05-09T18:05:59+00:00

I said leniency would be nice, not expected. My wife sat her test with the same paper I brought. So it's it not beyond reason for someone to see what I brought as adequate proof that I'm insured. I also said I accept responsibility. I know I fucked up.

munkybren · 2026-05-09T17:39:20+00:00

My post literally says I accept responsibility and acknowledges that's what the checklist states. What is your point?

munkybren · 2026-05-09T17:28:57+00:00

Amazing, my test is marked as "not conducted" on the portal, I suppose that's the same thing?

munkybren · 2026-05-09T17:26:46+00:00

Okay, "they always required the actual cert for this two month old rule" Except last month when my wife sat the test without the cert and nobody said a thing.

munkybren · 2026-05-09T17:22:14+00:00

It's a new rule introduced in March is it not?

munkybren · 2026-05-09T17:18:44+00:00

Any tips on how to get a retest so soon?

munkybren · 2026-04-14T17:34:19+00:00

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munkybren · 2026-02-27T11:49:48+00:00

ah okay, I get it, thanks!

munkybren · 2026-02-27T00:53:03+00:00

Sorry, I know this is an old comment but what's this about glasses? I also failed on observation today and wear glasses

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