Roads with no centre markings
One learner failed for road position on the straight on roads with no markings. A commenter suggests keeping centre-left on your side of the road.
Carrick-on-Shannon driving test routes and test centre
5 practice routes on the roads around the Carrick-on-Shannon test centre in Co. Leitrim. Drive them with spoken turn-by-turn guidance, and hear the tricky spots before you reach them.
- 5routes
- 10.5 kmaverage length
- 6roundabouts
- 100top limit, km/h
Practise the Carrick-on-Shannon routes
Free to download. A Centre Pass unlocks every Carrick-on-Shannon route from €9.99: a one-time payment that runs from the day you buy it, so buy it close to your test. Independent app, not run or approved by the RSA.
Tricky spots on the Carrick-on-Shannon routes
The places learners who tested here talk about most, and what they advise. Advice sometimes differs: road markings and your instructor have the final word.
No-entry road that seems to bend right
One learner who failed says a road looked as if it carried on to the right but was no entry, and the only way was left. They were not told to turn there and say they should have spotted the sign; a later reply in the thread places it just up past the Garda station.
Roads the Carrick-on-Shannon routes use
How many of the 5 routes use each road. The roads near the top are the ones to know well.
- Carrick-on-Shannon Bypass Road 5 of 5
- Landmark Court 5 of 5
- Bridge Street 4 of 5
- Dublin Road 4 of 5
- L3412 3 of 5
- N4 3 of 5
- R368 3 of 5
- Rockingham to Cortober Road 3 of 5
- Castlecara Road 2 of 5
- L3657 2 of 5
- R370 2 of 5
- Summerhill 2 of 5
- L1029 1 of 5
- L7401 1 of 5
What's on the routes
Distinct places across all 5 routes, and what the tester watches for at each.
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Speed limit change 16Testers mark speeding and driving too slowly for the road.
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Pedestrian crossing 13Scan the footpaths early and be ready to stop.
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STOP sign 10A full stop at the line every time, even when the road is clear.
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Yield sign 3Slow, look, and go only when it is safe: no rolling guess.
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Roundabout 3Lane choice by exit, a signal on approach where needed, and a left signal after the exit before yours.
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Mini-roundabout 3Treat it like a full roundabout: observation, yield to the right, signal.
Speed limits on the Carrick-on-Shannon routes
30, 50, 60, 80, 100 km/h. Know the default for each road type in speed limits, and every sign in Irish road signs.
What to practise for a test at Carrick-on-Shannon
Worked out from the Carrick-on-Shannon routes themselves.
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Faster roads up to 100 km/h
Some Carrick-on-Shannon routes reach 80 and 100 km/h roads. Build up to a safe speed that suits the road: hesitancy and holding back are marked too.
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Speed limits that change often
There are 16 places where the limit changes. Watch for the signs, and settle at the new limit promptly.
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STOP signs: a full stop every time
10 STOP signs across the routes. Rolling through one is a common fault; stop at the line, then creep and look.
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Observation before every move
Mirrors, then signal, then a look over your shoulder where needed. Make the checks clear enough for the tester to see.
Read the guide
Where the manoeuvres happen
Turas marks the likely spot for each manoeuvre on every route: quiet side roads, straight stretches and hills. Across the Carrick-on-Shannon routes:
- Reverse around a corner 5 likely spots
- Turnabout 5 likely spots
- Hill start 5 likely spots
How Turas works at Carrick-on-Shannon
- Pick Carrick-on-Shannon. Every route shows its length, where it came from, and the likely manoeuvre spots.
- Press Go. The voice calls each turn in time, like a sat nav, and lowers your music while it speaks.
- Hear the hard parts first. Roundabout lanes, STOP signs, speed changes and yellow boxes are called out before you reach them.
- Miss a turn? It brings you back onto the route. Routes are saved for offline use.
Works with CarPlay. Mount your phone; never hold it while driving.
Why not a free route list or a video?
- A list or a video shows one drive once. Turas talks you through every turn while you drive it yourself.
- It tells you the lane for each roundabout exit before you reach it.
- It marks the likely spot for each manoeuvre, and brings you back if you miss a turn.
- Routes are saved on your phone, so the voice keeps working without signal.
How the routes are made
The 5 Carrick-on-Shannon routes are practice routes on the roads around the centre. Each is matched to the OpenStreetMap road network, and learners' shared drives are checked every week for changes. Last updated 30 October 2026. The tester still chooses the route on the day. How test routes work.
The Carrick-on-Shannon test centre
- Carrick on Shannon Government Offices Shannon Lodge Carrick on Shannon, N41 Y1X4
Pass rate: 60.8% in 2022 (national 53.2%). That is the RSA's latest table by centre, so treat it as a rough guide. Most fails come from things you can practise: observation, progress and lane choice. All centres.
Waiting time: about 12 weeks until you are invited to book a test, at the end of September 2026 (national average 11.9 weeks). All centres.
Addresses from the RSA's list of test centres; waiting time from RSA figures published by the CSO. Your appointment letter has the final word.
Test not booked yet?
With about 12 weeks to wait at Carrick-on-Shannon, apply on MyRoadSafety as soon as your EDT lessons are uploaded, and use the wait: learn the road signs and Rules of the Road questions the tester asks first, and drive with your accompanying driver.
Carrick-on-Shannon driving test: questions
How many driving test routes are there in Carrick-on-Shannon?
Turas has 5 routes for the Carrick-on-Shannon test centre: all 5 practice routes on the roads around the centre. Testers choose the route on the day, so learn the area rather than one route.
How long is the Carrick-on-Shannon driving test route?
The routes in the app run from 9.6 to 11.4 km, 10.5 km on average, about 21 minutes of driving. The RSA describes the drive as about 8 to 10 km and the whole test as about 40 minutes.
Do Carrick-on-Shannon routes use fast roads?
Yes. The speed limits on the routes go up to 100 km/h. Practise building up to a safe speed: driving too slowly for the road is marked as well.
Is the test route the same every time?
No. Each centre has several routes and the tester picks one. Routes can also change with roadworks. Practise the roads and junctions that keep coming up, not one fixed route.
Where is the Carrick-on-Shannon driving test centre?
Government Offices Shannon Lodge Carrick on Shannon, N41 Y1X4. Check the address on your appointment letter: the RSA sometimes moves tests to another venue.
Can I practise the routes on my own?
Not on a learner permit. You must be accompanied by someone who has held a full licence for that category for at least two years, with L-plates displayed. Mount your phone and let the voice guide you: never hold it while driving.
How long is the wait for a driving test in Carrick-on-Shannon?
About 12 weeks until you are invited to book, at the end of September 2026, by the RSA's own estimate, against 11.9 weeks nationally. Waiting times at every centre.
What is the pass rate at Carrick-on-Shannon?
60.8% in 2022, against 53.2% nationally, from the RSA's most recent table by centre. A pass rate reflects who tests there as much as the roads. Every centre.
Are the Carrick-on-Shannon routes free?
No. The app is free to download; a Centre Pass unlocks every Carrick-on-Shannon route from €9.99 for 30 days, or 60 days. It is a one-time payment that never renews, and the days count from the moment you buy, so pick the pass that reaches your test date. All prices.
Know the Carrick-on-Shannon routes before test day
Turas: Driving Test Routes for iPhone. Spoken turn-by-turn guidance on the routes around your centre, with the tricky spots called out before you reach them.