The Dún Laoghaire / Deansgrange pass rate in context
In 2023, 53.2% of candidates passed their driving test at the Dún Laoghaire / Deansgrange centre. That's an average-difficulty centre, ranking 26th out of 60 centres nationally.
To put that in perspective: the national average pass rate for Category B (car) tests is 52.3%. Dún Laoghaire / Deansgrange outperforms this benchmark by 0.9 percentage points. Candidates here have slightly better odds than average.
Dún Laoghaire / Deansgrange pass rate (53.2%) shown against the national average of 52.3% (marked with a black line).
Historical trend at Dún Laoghaire / Deansgrange
Pass rates at individual RSA centres can fluctuate year-over-year based on factors like examiner allocation, tester shortages, route changes, and candidate preparation levels. Looking at historical data helps identify whether a centre is consistently difficult or easier, or if the current figure is an outlier.
Dún Laoghaire / Deansgrange's 2023 figure of 53.2% reflects typical performance for a Dublin metropolitan test centre. Annual comparisons should be made carefully — the period from 2020-2022 was affected by pandemic-related disruptions to testing, which temporarily altered pass rate patterns across all centres.
Dún Laoghaire / Deansgrange compared to other centres in Dublin
There are 8 other RSA test centres in Dublin. Here's how Dún Laoghaire / Deansgrange stacks up:
| Centre | Pass Rate 2023 | vs Dún Laoghaire / Deansgrange |
|---|---|---|
| Dún Laoghaire / Deansgrange | 53.2% | – |
| Churchtown | 48.2% | -5.0 pp |
| Raheny | 47.5% | -5.7 pp |
| Killester | 47.3% | -5.9 pp |
| Tallaght | 46.2% | -7.0 pp |
| Mulhuddart | 45.3% | -7.9 pp |
| Mulhuddart (Maple House) | 44.1% | -9.1 pp |
| Finglas | 38.6% | -14.6 pp |
| Charlestown | 38.2% | -15.0 pp |
What this means for your preparation
Given the 53.2% pass rate, solid preparation covering standard manoeuvres and local familiarisation should be sufficient. The fundamentals still apply regardless of centre difficulty:
- Local familiarity. The examiner can take you anywhere within approximately 5 km of the centre. Practice extensively in the roads and estates within that radius.
- Pre-test lesson. A 60-90 minute lesson with a Dún Laoghaire / Deansgrange-area instructor immediately before your test is arguably the single highest-ROI preparation step for any centre.
- Manoeuvres. Reversing around a corner, three-point turns, and hill starts should be automatic before test day.
- Observations. The biggest cause of failure across all centres is insufficient mirror checks and blind spot observations.
- Documentation. From March 2026, a physical motor insurance certificate is mandatory. Read the full rule
For centre-specific guidance, see our tips for passing at Dún Laoghaire / Deansgrange and the common test routes in the area.