Tipperary driving test routes and test centre

5 practice routes on the roads around the Tipperary test centre in Co. Tipperary. Drive them with spoken turn-by-turn guidance, and hear the tricky spots before you reach them.

  • 5routes
  • 12.8 kmaverage length
  • 6roundabouts
  • 100top limit, km/h
Practise the Tipperary routes

Free to download. A Centre Pass unlocks every Tipperary 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.

Test centre
Green shows the roads the Tipperary routes use. Open a route in Turas for its turns. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Roads the Tipperary routes use

How many of the 5 routes use each road. The roads near the top are the ones to know well.

  • Father Matthew Street 5 of 5
  • Main Street 3 of 5
  • Bansha Road 2 of 5
  • Limerick Road 2 of 5
  • Murgasty Road 2 of 5
  • N24 2 of 5
  • R515 2 of 5
  • R662 2 of 5
  • R664 2 of 5
  • Bridge Street 1 of 5
  • Cashel Road 1 of 5
  • Davis Street 1 of 5
  • L42101 1 of 5
  • L4306 1 of 5

What's on the routes

Distinct places across all 5 routes, and what the tester watches for at each.

  • Stop
    STOP sign 12

    A full stop at the line every time, even when the road is clear.

  • Speed limit change ahead
    Speed limit change 10

    Testers mark speeding and driving too slowly for the road.

  • Pedestrian crossing ahead
    Pedestrian crossing 9

    Scan the footpaths early and be ready to stop.

  • Mini-Roundabout ahead
    Mini-roundabout 4

    Treat it like a full roundabout: observation, yield to the right, signal.

  • Traffic signals ahead
    Traffic lights 3

    Filter arrows and yellow boxes: never enter a box you cannot clear.

  • Roundabout ahead
    Roundabout 2

    Lane choice by exit, a signal on approach where needed, and a left signal after the exit before yours.

  • Yield
    Yield sign 2

    Slow, look, and go only when it is safe: no rolling guess.

  • Level crossing ahead with lights and barriers
    Level crossing 1

    Never stop on the tracks; wait behind the line when lights flash.

Speed limits on the Tipperary 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 Tipperary

Worked out from the Tipperary routes themselves.

  1. Faster roads up to 100 km/h

    Some Tipperary 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.

    Read the guide
  2. STOP signs: a full stop every time

    12 STOP signs across the routes. Rolling through one is a common fault; stop at the line, then creep and look.

  3. A level crossing

    At least one route crosses a railway. Know what to do when the lights flash.

  4. 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 Tipperary routes:

How Turas works at Tipperary

  1. Pick Tipperary. Every route shows its length, where it came from, and the likely manoeuvre spots.
  2. Press Go. The voice calls each turn in time, like a sat nav, and lowers your music while it speaks.
  3. Hear the hard parts first. Roundabout lanes, STOP signs, speed changes and yellow boxes are called out before you reach them.
  4. 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 Tipperary 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.

Turas drive screen: 99 metres, at the roundabout take the 1st exit onto Melville Road, with the 50 km/h limit shown

The Tipperary test centre

  • Tipperary Canon Hayes Recreation Centre Avondale Crescent Tipperary, E34 HF98

Pass rate: 45.2% 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 10 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 10 weeks to wait at Tipperary, 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.

Tipperary driving test: questions

How many driving test routes are there in Tipperary?
Turas has 5 routes for the Tipperary 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 Tipperary driving test route?
The routes in the app run from 10.4 to 15.4 km, 12.8 km on average, about 22 minutes of driving. The RSA describes the drive as about 8 to 10 km and the whole test as about 40 minutes.
Do Tipperary 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 Tipperary driving test centre?
Canon Hayes Recreation Centre Avondale Crescent Tipperary, E34 HF98. 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 Tipperary?
About 10 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 Tipperary?
45.2% 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 Tipperary routes free?
No. The app is free to download; a Centre Pass unlocks every Tipperary 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 Tipperary 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.

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