Brake, Clutch & Don't Panic — Learn to Drive in Ireland (English, PDF)

The complete learner driver's guide for Ireland, from your first lesson to test day.

Written by Bartłomiej Kmieć, a driving instructor at New Generation School of Motoring, Mullingar. It brings together the routines, reference points and explanations that learners usually get in pieces, so you can use them in the days between your lessons.

QUICK FACTS

Format: PDF, 184 pages, about 30 MB

Language: English

Made for: driving on the left, Irish roads and Irish road signs

Edition: first edition, 2026. Rules and test information checked October 2026.

Delivery: instant download after payment

WHAT'S INSIDE

• 13 lessons, from bonnet checks and the cockpit drill to motorways, accident procedure and test day

• Moving off and pulling in with clear routines (GOSHO and MSMM)

• Positioning, changing direction, roundabouts and junctions, drawn step by step

• Anticipation and reaction, sharing the road, speed management, driving calmly and night driving

• Manoeuvres in steps you can practise: reversing around a corner, the turnabout, the hill start and parking

• Appendix A: the 63 test-day questions learners meet most often, answered

• Appendix B: all 296 Irish road signs, with their names

A TASTE OF THE BOOK

• Find the biting point by feel and sound, not by looking down.

• Off gas → brake → clutch when appropriate.

• At the bite, keep your left foot still, and move it again only once the car is clearly moving.

WHO IT'S FOR

• Learner drivers, at any stage

• Parents and anyone sitting beside a learner on practice drives

• Licensed drivers who want a refresher

HOW IT WORKS

Pay securely, then download the PDF straight away. Read it on your phone, tablet or computer. Your email address and purchase date are stamped on every page, so please keep your copy to yourself.

ALSO IN YOUR LANGUAGE

This book is also available in Polski, Lietuvių, Română, Português, Русский, हिन्दी, اردو, മലയാളം and தமிழ். Search this shop for your edition. Each one has the English terms in brackets, so you also know what the tester means.

GOOD TO KNOW

This is an educational guide. It does not replace the official Rules of the Road, RSA guidance, Irish legislation, the driving-test requirements or lessons with an approved driving instructor. Rules and test information were checked in October 2026. Always check the latest official information from the Road Safety Authority.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Will this replace my driving lessons?

No. It is for the days between lessons. Your instructor teaches you on the road. The book gives you one clear way to prepare and practise.

Is it up to date?

Rules and test information were checked in October 2026.

Can I read it on my phone?

Yes. It is a PDF, so you can zoom in on the drawings.

Can I print it?

Yes, one copy for your own use.

Can I share it with a friend?

Each copy is for one person and carries the buyer's email. A friend can buy their own copy.

The download isn't working. What do I do?

Email: newgenerationsom@gmail.com with your order email and I will sort it out.

Can I get a refund?

If the file is faulty, in the wrong language or not as described, yes: I will fix it or refund you in full. The PDF is delivered instantly, so at checkout you agree that you lose the 14-day right to cancel once you download it. See the refund policy in the shop.

Any question before you buy? Email: newgenerationsom@gmail.com

First edition, 2026. PDF only, no printed copy.