Practise real RSA test routes in Waterford, Co. Waterford.
A sample test route starting from Waterford RSA Test Centre at Unit 7. It will take around 29 min 23 sec to drive the 47 steps of this 12.80 km practice route.
| Step | Instruction | Duration | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Head east | 31 sec | 106 m |
| 2 | Turn right toward Six Cross Road Business Park | 54 sec | 128 m |
| 3 | Continue onto Six Cross Road Business Park | 19 sec | 60 m |
| 4 | At the roundabout, take the 1st exit | 49 sec | 577 m |
| 5 | At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit | 1 min 1 sec | 784 m |
| 6 | At the roundabout, continue straight onto Ballybeg Dr | 47 sec | 285 m |
| 7 | Turn right onto Cork Rd/ |
46 sec | 279 m |
| 8 | Turn left onto Ashe Rd | 26 sec | 205 m |
| 9 | Head north on Ashe Rd toward R686/ |
13 sec | 72 m |
| 10 | Continue onto R686 | 47 sec | 327 m |
| 11 | At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Vincent White Rd | 46 sec | 377 m |
| 12 | At the roundabout, continue straight onto Keane's Rd | 37 sec | 369 m |
| 13 | Turn right onto Morrissons Ave | 1 min 48 sec | 541 m |
| 14 | Turn right onto Morrisson's Rd/ |
1 min 3 sec | 397 m |
| 15 | Turn right onto Barrack St Terrace/ |
15 sec | 77 m |
| 16 | Turn left onto Blake's Ln | 32 sec | 194 m |
| 17 | Turn left onto Hennessy's Rd | 5 sec | 37 m |
| 18 | Head northeast on Hennessy's Rd toward Aisling Ct | 30 sec | 189 m |
| 19 | Turn left onto Manor Hill | 43 sec | 161 m |
| 20 | Turn right onto Barrack St | 52 sec | 296 m |
| 21 | Turn left onto Mayor's Walk | 41 sec | 228 m |
| 22 | Turn left onto Patrick St/ |
19 sec | 95 m |
| 23 | Head west on Patrick St/ |
4 sec | 19 m |
| 24 | Turn left onto Ballybricken/ |
9 sec | 37 m |
| 25 | Turn right to stay on Ballybricken/ |
21 sec | 90 m |
| 26 | Turn right to stay on Ballybricken/ |
16 sec | 85 m |
| 27 | Turn left onto Morgan St/ |
1 min 4 sec | 292 m |
| 28 | Continue straight onto Gracedieu Rd | 43 sec | 303 m |
| 29 | Turn left onto Dominick Pl | 46 sec | 358 m |
| 30 | Continue onto Congress Pl | 39 sec | 250 m |
| 31 | Turn right onto Upper Yellow Rd | 28 sec | 189 m |
| 32 | At the roundabout, continue straight onto Cleaboy Rd | 1 min 3 sec | 593 m |
| 33 | Head west on Cleaboy Rd toward Gandon Dr | 40 sec | 449 m |
| 34 | At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Lismore Park | 21 sec | 158 m |
| 35 | Turn left onto Skibbereen Rd | 1 min 19 sec | 708 m |
| 36 | Turn right onto Tycor Rd | 25 sec | 245 m |
| 37 | Continue onto Paddy Browne's Rd | 1 min 1 sec | 499 m |
| 38 | Turn left onto Sunrise Cres | 7 sec | 64 m |
| 39 | Head southeast on Sunrise Cres | 21 sec | 255 m |
| 40 | Slight right toward Claremont | 9 sec | 109 m |
| 41 | Merge onto Claremont | 35 sec | 191 m |
| 42 | Turn left onto Cork Rd/ |
23 sec | 123 m |
| 43 | Turn right toward Ballybeg Dr | 27 sec | 169 m |
| 44 | Continue onto Ballybeg Dr Go through 1 roundabout |
1 min 10 sec | 845 m |
| 45 | At the roundabout, take the 1st exit | 51 sec | 614 m |
| 46 | At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Six Cross Road Business Park | 42 sec | 245 m |
| 47 | Keep left | 35 sec | 123 m |
The route on this page is designed for practice purposes and does not represent an actual driving test route in Waterford. Always make sure the roads and manoeuvres listed are safe and legal to drive before setting off.
Address: Unit 7, Six Cross Roads Business Park, Waterford, Co. Waterford, X91 PW31
Tel: +353 96 25000
Website: RSA Waterford
Book a Test: MyRoadSafety
The Waterford RSA Test Centre pass rate is 50.7% (2023 – latest figures), the same as 2022 and down from 55.0% in 2021.
The average waiting time for Waterford is 9.4 weeks, making the earliest estimated available slot around 4 February 2026.
| Test Centre | Distance | Pass Rate | Wait Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dungarvan RSA Driving Test Centre | 36.0 km | 54.9% | 13.4 weeks |
| Clonmel RSA Driving Test Centre | 42.6 km | 63.2% | 6.4 weeks |
| Wexford RSA Driving Test Centre | 46.0 km | 50.9% | 9.4 weeks |
| Kilkenny (Government Offices) RSA Driving Test Centre | 47.5 km | 64.3% | 9.4 weeks |
| Kilkenny (O'Loughlin Gaels) RSA Driving Test Centre | 47.8 km | 52.8% | 0.4 weeks |