RSA Driving Test Waiting Times

Check the estimated waiting times for driving tests across Ireland.

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The driving test waiting times below show the average estimated number of weeks from application to test invitation, using today’s date (23 May 2026) as a reference. Predicted test dates adjust automatically.

The figures are based on average RSA estimates and may vary by region and demand.


Shortest Wait

0.4 weeks

Kilkenny (Govt Buildings)

Average Wait

8.7 weeks

across 55 centres

Longest Wait

17.4 weeks

Dun Laoghaire / Deansgrange

Top 10 Shortest Waits

Test CentreCountyWeeks
Kilkenny (Govt Buildings) Kilkenny 0.4
Naas Kildare 2.4
Roscommon Roscommon 2.4
Loughrea Galway 2.4
Monaghan Monaghan 3.4
Tuam Galway 3.4
Dundalk Louth 3.4
Thurles Tipperary 4.4
Galway - Clybaun Hotel Galway 4.4
Sligo Sligo 4.4

Top 10 Longest Waits

Test CentreCountyWeeks
Dun Laoghaire / Deansgrange Dublin 17.4
Mulhuddart Dublin 17.4
Cork (Wilton) Cork 15.4
Dungarvan Waterford 13.4
Galway (Carnmore) Galway 13.4
Tallaght Dublin 13.4
Mallow (Cork Racecourse Mallow) Cork 13.4
Raheny Dublin 13.4
Ballina Mayo 12.4
Kilrush Clare 12.4

All RSA Driving Test Centre Waiting Times

Predicted test dates are calculated automatically from today’s date (23 May 2026).

Test Centre County Predicted Test Date Wait (weeks)
Kilkenny (Govt Buildings) Kilkenny 26 May 2026 0.4
Naas Kildare 9 June 2026 2.4
Roscommon Roscommon 9 June 2026 2.4
Loughrea Galway 9 June 2026 2.4
Monaghan Monaghan 16 June 2026 3.4
Tuam Galway 16 June 2026 3.4
Dundalk Louth 16 June 2026 3.4
Thurles Tipperary 23 June 2026 4.4
Galway - Clybaun Hotel Galway 23 June 2026 4.4
Sligo Sligo 23 June 2026 4.4
Birr Offaly 30 June 2026 5.4
Navan Meath 30 June 2026 5.4
Carlow Talbot Hotel Carlow 30 June 2026 5.4
Newcastle West Limerick 7 July 2026 6.4
Gorey Wexford 7 July 2026 6.4
Letterkenny Donegal 7 July 2026 6.4
Clonmel Tipperary 7 July 2026 6.4
Skibbereen Cork 14 July 2026 7.4
Athlone Westmeath 14 July 2026 7.4
Wicklow Wicklow 14 July 2026 7.4
Carlow Carlow 14 July 2026 7.4
Carrick On Shannon Leitrim 14 July 2026 7.4
Tipperary Tipperary 14 July 2026 7.4
Newcastle West (Longcourt House Hotel) Limerick 21 July 2026 8.4
Mulhuddart Maple House Dublin 21 July 2026 8.4
Tralee Kerry 21 July 2026 8.4
Longford Longford 21 July 2026 8.4
Cavan Cavan 21 July 2026 8.4
Shannon Clare 28 July 2026 9.4
Buncrana Donegal 28 July 2026 9.4
Wexford Wexford 28 July 2026 9.4
Waterford Waterford 28 July 2026 9.4
Tullamore Offaly 28 July 2026 9.4
Killester Dublin 28 July 2026 9.4
Killarney Kerry 28 July 2026 9.4
Kilkenny (O'Loughlin Gaels) Kilkenny 28 July 2026 9.4
Ennis Clare 4 August 2026 10.4
Nenagh Tipperary 4 August 2026 10.4
Portlaoise - Maldron Hotel Laois 11 August 2026 11.4
Limerick - Woodview Limerick 11 August 2026 11.4
Mullingar Westmeath 11 August 2026 11.4
Finglas Dublin 11 August 2026 11.4
Donegal Donegal 11 August 2026 11.4
Castlebar Mayo 11 August 2026 11.4
Limerick - Castlemungret Limerick 18 August 2026 12.4
Kilrush Clare 18 August 2026 12.4
Ballina Mayo 18 August 2026 12.4
Raheny Dublin 25 August 2026 13.4
Mallow (Cork Racecourse Mallow) Cork 25 August 2026 13.4
Tallaght Dublin 25 August 2026 13.4
Galway (Carnmore) Galway 25 August 2026 13.4
Dungarvan Waterford 25 August 2026 13.4
Cork (Wilton) Cork 8 September 2026 15.4
Mulhuddart Dublin 22 September 2026 17.4
Dun Laoghaire / Deansgrange Dublin 22 September 2026 17.4

RSA Driving Test Action Plan

In May 2025, the RSA launched its RSA Action Plan to cut waiting times nationwide - targeting an average of 10 weeks by September 2025 (down from 27 weeks) by:

  • Recruiting and training new driver testers
  • Opening extra evening and weekend test sessions
  • Adding temporary and mobile testing centres
  • Prioritising high-demand urban regions

By August 2025, average national waiting times had dropped to roughly 13 weeks.


Booking Your Driving Test

Manage your test through the RSA’s official booking system. You’ll need:

  • A valid learner permit and driver number
  • Your completed Essential Driver Training (EDT)
  • Access to MyRoadSafety for applications and notifications

Note: You can reschedule your test free of charge if it’s more than 10 days away. Earlier slots often appear from cancellations so be sure to check regularly.