Number of learner drivers in Kerry increased in twelve months

The number of learner drivers in Kerry increased in the space of a year.

That’s according to RSA figures released to the Irish Road Hauliers Association (IRHA) under Freedom of Information.

Over 10,600 (10,636) learner permit holders were registered in Kerry as of the end of March, up almost 300 (288) on the previous year.

Nationally, the number of learner drivers is up by more than 6,200 (6,219) in twelve months, and over 55% in a decade.

IRHA President, Ger Hyland says the figures show the RSA is not making progress on driving test backlogs.

He believes that the Road Safety Authority is out of its depth and accused it of failing at road safety.