Driving test waiting times by centre
At the end of September 2026, learners waited 11.9 weeks on average to be invited to book a driving test. Here is every centre, from the RSA's own monthly figures.
Shortest waits
- Birr7 wk
- Kilrush8 wk
- Mitchelstown8 wk
- Shannon8 wk
- Skibbereen8 wk
Longest waits
- Tallaght22 wk
- Dun Laoghaire / Deansgrange19 wk
- Mulhuddart17 wk
- Portlaoise (Maldron Hotel)17 wk
- Gorey16 wk
National average, last two years
Every test centre
Weeks until you are invited to book, at the end of September 2026; the change over three months; and the 12-month average. Centres with routes in Turas link to their route page.
| Centre | County | Weeks now | vs 3 months ago | 12-month avg | Routes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallaght | Dublin | 22 | +9 | 16.4 | In Turas |
| Dun Laoghaire / Deansgrange | Dublin | 19 | +6 | 18.1 | In Turas |
| Mulhuddart | Dublin | 17 | same | 19.3 | In Turas |
| Portlaoise (Maldron Hotel) | Laois | 17 | +3 | 13.4 | In Turas |
| Gorey | Wexford | 16 | +4 | 11.4 | In Turas |
| Clifden | Galway | 15 | same | 13.0 | |
| Dungarvan | Waterford | 15 | +4 | 14.6 | In Turas |
| Killester | Dublin | 15 | +2 | 14.5 | In Turas |
| Finglas | Dublin | 14 | +2 | 10.2 | In Turas |
| Newcastle West | Limerick | 14 | +3 | 9.3 | In Turas |
| Wexford | Wexford | 14 | +1 | 10.5 | In Turas |
| Athlone | Westmeath | 13 | +5 | 10.7 | In Turas |
| Buncrana | Donegal | 13 | −1 | 11.1 | In Turas |
| Carlow Talbot Hotel | Carlow | 13 | +4 | 11.6 | In Turas |
| Limerick - Castlemungret | Limerick | 13 | +2 | 12.7 | In Turas |
| Loughrea | Galway | 13 | −3 | 10.7 | |
| Mullingar | Westmeath | 13 | +1 | 13.3 | In Turas |
| Tralee | Kerry | 13 | −1 | 12.8 | In Turas |
| Waterford | Waterford | 13 | +2 | 13.4 | In Turas |
| Carlow | Carlow | 12 | +2 | 10.6 | In Turas |
| Carrick On Shannon | Leitrim | 12 | −1 | 11.7 | In Turas |
| Clonmel | Tipperary | 12 | +1 | 10.6 | In Turas |
| Donegal | Donegal | 12 | +4 | 11.9 | In Turas |
| Killarney | Kerry | 12 | −4 | 12.6 | In Turas |
| Letterkenny | Donegal | 12 | +1 | 12.2 | In Turas |
| Limerick - Woodview | Limerick | 12 | +3 | 11.9 | In Turas |
| Longford | Longford | 12 | −2 | 12.3 | In Turas |
| Sligo | Sligo | 12 | +2 | 9.6 | In Turas |
| Thurles | Tipperary | 12 | −1 | 11.2 | In Turas |
| Tullamore | Offaly | 12 | same | 11.8 | In Turas |
| Ballina | Mayo | 11 | −1 | 10.9 | In Turas |
| Castlebar | Mayo | 11 | −1 | 11.0 | In Turas |
| Cavan | Cavan | 11 | −1 | 11.8 | In Turas |
| Cork (Wilton) | Cork | 11 | +1 | 11.6 | In Turas |
| Drogheda – Southgate | Louth | 11 | −4 | 13.7 | In Turas |
| Dundalk | Louth | 11 | +1 | 10.4 | In Turas |
| Kilkenny (Govt Buildings) | Kilkenny | 11 | same | 11.4 | In Turas |
| Mallow (Cork Racecourse Mallow) | Cork | 11 | same | 10.8 | In Turas |
| Monaghan | Monaghan | 11 | same | 11.7 | In Turas |
| Mulhuddart Maple House | Dublin | 11 | −2 | 11.3 | In Turas |
| Roscommon | Roscommon | 11 | +1 | 9.7 | In Turas |
| Tuam | Galway | 11 | +2 | 9.1 | In Turas |
| Wicklow | Wicklow | 11 | same | 10.3 | In Turas |
| Ennis | Clare | 10 | −1 | 11.2 | In Turas |
| Kilkenny (O'Loughlin Gaels) | Kilkenny | 10 | same | 10.5 | In Turas |
| Nenagh | Tipperary | 10 | −1 | 10.3 | In Turas |
| Tipperary | Tipperary | 10 | +1 | 8.9 | In Turas |
| Galway (Carnmore) | Galway | 9 | −2 | 11.3 | In Turas |
| Galway (Clybaun Hotel) | Galway | 9 | same | 9.6 | In Turas |
| Leixlip - Springfield Hotel | Dublin | 9 | n/a | 7.0 | In Turas |
| Naas | Kildare | 9 | −2 | 9.1 | In Turas |
| Navan | Meath | 9 | same | 9.9 | In Turas |
| Kilrush | Clare | 8 | −4 | 10.2 | In Turas |
| Mitchelstown | Cork | 8 | same | 8.7 | |
| Shannon | Clare | 8 | −3 | 9.9 | In Turas |
| Skibbereen | Cork | 8 | −2 | 9.2 | In Turas |
| Birr | Offaly | 7 | −1 | 9.8 | In Turas |
"n/a" means the RSA published no figure for that centre three months earlier. A plus sign means the wait got longer.
Source: Road Safety Authority, "Driving Test Waiting Time" (table ROA36), published by the CSO under CC BY 4.0, updated 2026-10-20. See the table. Venues without a figure for September 2026 are left out. Free to reuse with credit to the RSA and a link to this page.
About the waiting times
What does the waiting time measure?
It is the RSA's estimate, at the end of each month, of how many weeks it takes from applying to being invited to book a test at that centre. It is not a promise for any one learner.
How long is the wait for a driving test in Ireland?
About 11.9 weeks on average at the end of September 2026, against 9.8 weeks a year earlier. Some centres are well under that and some well over: see the table.
Is there a driving test waiting time estimator?
Yes. The RSA's driving test waiting time estimator gives car (category B) applicants an estimated date for their invitation to book, based on demand at their chosen centre. It cannot show a date for applications made in the last two weeks, or until your EDT lessons have been uploaded for at least two weeks. The figures on this page are the centre averages behind that kind of estimate.
Can I pick a centre with a shorter wait?
You choose your centre when you apply, and you can test at any centre. A centre further away means unfamiliar roads, so if you switch, spend time driving the roads around the new centre.
What should I do while I wait?
Finish your EDT lessons, take mock tests, and practise around your centre with an accompanying driver. Weeks of waiting is enough time to drive every route at your centre several times. Build a practice plan.
Use the wait to learn your routes
Weeks of waiting is time to drive the roads around your centre. Turas turns it into practice, with spoken turn-by-turn guidance.