Driving tests backlogs continue
Summary
This episode of The Hard Shoulder examines the sharp decline in Irish driving test centers meeting the 10-week waiting time target, with only 14 of 57 centers currently compliant. Guests Jim Cleary, a driving instructor, and Jerry Highland, president of the Irish Road Haulage Association, debate the causes of these delays. While Cleary credits the Road Safety Authority for improved culture and increased staffing, Highland argues that commercial drivers still face excessive waits, citing a specific case of a six-month delay for a walk-around test. The discussion highlights the tension betwee…
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Show intro: The Hard Shoulder with Kia
Driving test centers missing 10-week target
Jim Cleary: Why tests are canceled due to vehicle issues
Jim Cleary: Improved culture and tester availability
Shane Coleman: Personal experience with driving tests
Jerry Highland: Delays for commercial and walk-around tests
Discussion on rural vs urban testing delays
Jim Cleary: Variability in tester schedules and leave
Debate on tester numbers and provisional license holders
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