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Carlow Talbot Hotel Driving Test Centre

Carlow Talbot Hotel has a pass rate of 59.2%, above the national average of 55.5%, with an estimated wait of about 9 weeks. Use these official CSO indicators alongside 7 route patterns from My Driving Test to prepare for the roads, turns and observation pressure you are most likely to face here.

Pass rate
59.2%
Waiting time
9 weeks
Practice routes
7
Avg turns
23.7

Route Profile

Avg roundabouts
7.7
Avg sharp turns
10.7
Dominant road type
Secondary
Sharp turnsMain-road sectionsHigher attention6 roundabouts2 roundabouts

Routes in This Centre

Route 1

High

20 turns, 6 roundabouts, 9 sharp turns.

6 roundaboutsSharp turnsMain-road sections

Route 2

High

14 turns, 2 roundabouts, 8 sharp turns.

2 roundaboutsSharp turnsHigher attention

Route 3

High

35 turns, 15 roundabouts, 14 sharp turns.

15 roundaboutsSharp turnsBusier main roads

Route 4

High

9 turns, 3 roundabouts, 5 sharp turns.

3 roundaboutsSteady turnsHigher attention

Route 5

High

33 turns, 5 roundabouts, 14 sharp turns.

5 roundaboutsSharp turnsMain-road sections

Route 6

High

32 turns, 14 roundabouts, 14 sharp turns.

14 roundaboutsSharp turnsMain-road sections

Route 7

High

23 turns, 9 roundabouts, 11 sharp turns.

9 roundaboutsSharp turnsMain-road sections

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pass rate at Carlow Talbot Hotel driving test centre?

Carlow Talbot Hotel has a pass rate of 59.2%, which is above 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 Carlow Talbot Hotel?

The estimated waiting time at Carlow Talbot Hotel is around 9 weeks (national average is about 12.1 weeks). Waiting times change with demand, so check current RSA availability before booking.

Is Carlow Talbot Hotel a hard test centre?

Carlow Talbot Hotel routes average 7.7 roundabouts and 23.7 turns on mostly secondary roads. No centre is "easy" — focus on sharp turns, main-road sections, higher attention to drive calmly on test day.

What should I practise before my test at Carlow Talbot Hotel?

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

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