A computerised theoretical driving test has been in operation in Britain and Northern Ireland since January 2000.
The UK tests are run by the same company which is to handle the Irish test, Prometric Thomson Learning.
In the Republic, people sitting the test will have to answer 40 questions. Each question will have three answers, only one of which is correct.
In Britain, people face 35 questions but there may be five choices of answer. On some questions applicants can choose two or three answers.
In Northern Ireland, there is a similar test, although the questions may vary slightly.
In the UK, the Driver and Vehicle Testing Agency is the licensing agency.
The Netherlands also has a computer-based theory-testing system. In other European countries, such as Belgium, drivers are not allowed to drive a car without first taking a theory driving test.
The tests begin in the Republic on June 11th.