The insurance certificate rule
From March 9, 2026, every candidate must present a physical motor insurance certificate at their driving test. Around 11% of candidates were turned away when the rule first came into effect.
Find your test centre
Every RSA driving test centre in Ireland has different routes, pass rates and waiting times. Use the search above, pick one below, or browse by county.
Below average
Finglas
One of Dublin's toughest — 38.6% pass rate. Heavy traffic and N2 roundabouts.
11.4 weeks wait · Dublin 11
Below average
Tallaght
South Dublin's busiest — 46.2% pass rate. Motorway and residential mix.
13.2 weeks wait · Dublin 24
Highest in Ireland
Skibbereen
The easiest centre — 73.2% pass rate. Rural West Cork roads.
6.2 weeks wait · Cork
High pass rate
Kilkenny (O'Loughlin Gaels)
Highest car test pass rate in Ireland — 68.4% in 2024.
7.1 weeks wait · Kilkenny
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Essential reading for 2026
Rules have changed. These are the guides every learner driver needs to read this year.
Use it or lose it
From November 1, 2026, you can't renew your 3rd or 4th learner permit unless you've sat a test in the previous two years. Major change that affects thousands of learners.
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