Check the estimated waiting times for driving tests across Ireland.
The driving test waiting times below show the average estimated number of weeks from application to test invitation, using today’s date (23 December 2025) as a reference. Predicted test dates adjust automatically.
The figures are based on average RSA estimates and may vary by region and demand.
0.4 weeks
Kilkenny (Govt Buildings)8.7 weeks
across 55 centres17.4 weeks
Dun Laoghaire / DeansgrangePredicted test dates are calculated automatically from today’s date (23 December 2025).
| Test Centre | County | Predicted Test Date | Wait (weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilkenny (Govt Buildings) | Kilkenny | 26 December 2025 | 0.4 |
| Naas | Kildare | 9 January 2026 | 2.4 |
| Roscommon | Roscommon | 9 January 2026 | 2.4 |
| Loughrea | Galway | 9 January 2026 | 2.4 |
| Monaghan | Monaghan | 16 January 2026 | 3.4 |
| Tuam | Galway | 16 January 2026 | 3.4 |
| Dundalk | Louth | 16 January 2026 | 3.4 |
| Thurles | Tipperary | 23 January 2026 | 4.4 |
| Galway - Clybaun Hotel | Galway | 23 January 2026 | 4.4 |
| Sligo | Sligo | 23 January 2026 | 4.4 |
| Birr | Offaly | 30 January 2026 | 5.4 |
| Navan | Meath | 30 January 2026 | 5.4 |
| Carlow Talbot Hotel | Carlow | 30 January 2026 | 5.4 |
| Newcastle West | Limerick | 6 February 2026 | 6.4 |
| Gorey | Wexford | 6 February 2026 | 6.4 |
| Letterkenny | Donegal | 6 February 2026 | 6.4 |
| Clonmel | Tipperary | 6 February 2026 | 6.4 |
| Skibbereen | Cork | 13 February 2026 | 7.4 |
| Athlone | Westmeath | 13 February 2026 | 7.4 |
| Wicklow | Wicklow | 13 February 2026 | 7.4 |
| Carlow | Carlow | 13 February 2026 | 7.4 |
| Carrick On Shannon | Leitrim | 13 February 2026 | 7.4 |
| Tipperary | Tipperary | 13 February 2026 | 7.4 |
| Newcastle West (Longcourt House Hotel) | Limerick | 20 February 2026 | 8.4 |
| Mulhuddart Maple House | Dublin | 20 February 2026 | 8.4 |
| Tralee | Kerry | 20 February 2026 | 8.4 |
| Longford | Longford | 20 February 2026 | 8.4 |
| Cavan | Cavan | 20 February 2026 | 8.4 |
| Shannon | Clare | 27 February 2026 | 9.4 |
| Buncrana | Donegal | 27 February 2026 | 9.4 |
| Wexford | Wexford | 27 February 2026 | 9.4 |
| Waterford | Waterford | 27 February 2026 | 9.4 |
| Tullamore | Offaly | 27 February 2026 | 9.4 |
| Killester | Dublin | 27 February 2026 | 9.4 |
| Killarney | Kerry | 27 February 2026 | 9.4 |
| Kilkenny (O'Loughlin Gaels) | Kilkenny | 27 February 2026 | 9.4 |
| Ennis | Clare | 6 March 2026 | 10.4 |
| Nenagh | Tipperary | 6 March 2026 | 10.4 |
| Portlaoise - Maldron Hotel | Laois | 13 March 2026 | 11.4 |
| Limerick - Woodview | Limerick | 13 March 2026 | 11.4 |
| Mullingar | Westmeath | 13 March 2026 | 11.4 |
| Finglas | Dublin | 13 March 2026 | 11.4 |
| Donegal | Donegal | 13 March 2026 | 11.4 |
| Castlebar | Mayo | 13 March 2026 | 11.4 |
| Limerick - Castlemungret | Limerick | 20 March 2026 | 12.4 |
| Kilrush | Clare | 20 March 2026 | 12.4 |
| Ballina | Mayo | 20 March 2026 | 12.4 |
| Raheny | Dublin | 27 March 2026 | 13.4 |
| Mallow (Cork Racecourse Mallow) | Cork | 27 March 2026 | 13.4 |
| Tallaght | Dublin | 27 March 2026 | 13.4 |
| Galway (Carnmore) | Galway | 27 March 2026 | 13.4 |
| Dungarvan | Waterford | 27 March 2026 | 13.4 |
| Cork (Wilton) | Cork | 10 April 2026 | 15.4 |
| Mulhuddart | Dublin | 24 April 2026 | 17.4 |
| Dun Laoghaire / Deansgrange | Dublin | 24 April 2026 | 17.4 |
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:
By August 2025, average national waiting times had dropped to roughly 13 weeks.
Manage your test through the RSA’s official booking system. You’ll need:
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.