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Birr Driving Test Centre

Birr has a pass rate of 53.1%, below the national average of 55.5%, with an estimated wait of about 12 weeks. Use these official CSO indicators alongside 7 independent practice route patterns from My Driving Test to prepare for nearby road types, turns and observation skills.

Pass rate
53.1%
Waiting time
12 weeks
Practice routes
7
Avg turns
23.6
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Route Profile

Avg roundabouts
0.1
Avg sharp turns
11.7
Dominant road type
Primary
Sharp turnsHigher attentionBusier main roads1 roundaboutFrequent turns

Prepare for This Centre

Roundabouts and lane disciplineObservation and mirrorsRoad signs refreshTest-day checklist

Routes in This Centre

7 independent Birr practice route patterns. Drive each one turn-by-turn with GPS guidance in the app.

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Route 1

High

26 turns, 1 roundabouts, 15 sharp turns.

1 roundaboutSharp turnsBusier main roads
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Route 2

High

26 turns, 0 roundabouts, 17 sharp turns.

Sharp turnsHigher attention
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Route 3

High

30 turns, 0 roundabouts, 15 sharp turns.

Sharp turnsHigher attention
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Route 4

High

20 turns, 0 roundabouts, 9 sharp turns.

Sharp turnsBusier main roadsHigher attention
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Route 5

High

20 turns, 0 roundabouts, 9 sharp turns.

Sharp turnsBusier main roadsHigher attention
Practise local driving skills with a companion app:iOSAndroid

Route 6

High

15 turns, 0 roundabouts, 4 sharp turns.

Frequent turnsHigher attention
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Route 7

High

28 turns, 0 roundabouts, 13 sharp turns.

Sharp turnsMain-road sectionsHigher attention
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Nearby Alternatives

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Tullamore

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Limerick

Limerick - Woodview

57.5% pass rate, 12 weeks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pass rate at Birr driving test centre?

Birr has a pass rate of 53.1%, which is below the national average of 55.5%. Pass rates reflect the mix of candidates and local route difficulty, so treat them as a guide rather than a guarantee.

How long is the driving test waiting time at Birr?

The estimated waiting time at Birr is around 12 weeks (national average is about 12.1 weeks). Waiting times change with demand, so check current booking availability before booking.

Is Birr a hard test centre?

Birr routes average 0.1 roundabouts and 23.6 turns on mostly primary roads. No centre is "easy" — focus on sharp turns, higher attention, busier main roads to drive calmly on test day.

What should I practise before my test at Birr?

Prioritise sharp turns, higher attention, busier main roads. Drive the local route types more than once, changing your goal each time: first navigation, then observation, then calm test pacing.

Your test-day advantage

Know the route before test day.

Turn nervous drives into focused practice. Follow independent route patterns with clear, turn-by-turn voice guidance — right from your iPhone.

303
Test routes
46
Test centres
Voice guided
Download on theApp StoreGet it onGoogle Play

Built for iPhone & Android
Practise at your own pace

↱
Voice navigation active
Turn right in 200 metres