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Charlestown (Dublin) Driving Test Centre

Charlestown (Dublin) has a pass rate of 48.1%, below the national average of 55.5%, with an estimated wait of about 14 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
48.1%
Waiting time
14 weeks
Practice routes
7
Avg turns
55.3

Route Profile

Avg roundabouts
4.7
Avg sharp turns
37.1
Dominant road type
Residential
Sharp turnsResidential streets5 roundabouts4 roundabouts

Prepare for This Centre

Roundabouts and lane disciplineObservation and mirrorsRoad signs refreshTest-day checklist

Routes in This Centre

Route 1

High

41 turns, 5 roundabouts, 21 sharp turns.

5 roundaboutsSharp turnsResidential streets

Route 2

High

56 turns, 5 roundabouts, 37 sharp turns.

5 roundaboutsSharp turnsResidential streets

Route 3

High

61 turns, 5 roundabouts, 42 sharp turns.

5 roundaboutsSharp turnsResidential streets

Route 4

High

60 turns, 5 roundabouts, 45 sharp turns.

5 roundaboutsSharp turnsResidential streets

Route 5

High

59 turns, 5 roundabouts, 40 sharp turns.

5 roundaboutsSharp turnsResidential streets

Route 6

High

59 turns, 4 roundabouts, 40 sharp turns.

4 roundaboutsSharp turnsResidential streets

Route 7

High

51 turns, 4 roundabouts, 35 sharp turns.

4 roundaboutsSharp turnsResidential streets

Nearby Alternatives

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48.9% pass rate, 14 weeks

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Mulhuddart Maple House

46.5% pass rate, 19 weeks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pass rate at Charlestown (Dublin) driving test centre?

Charlestown (Dublin) has a pass rate of 48.1%, 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 Charlestown (Dublin)?

The estimated waiting time at Charlestown (Dublin) is around 14 weeks (national average is about 12.1 weeks). Waiting times change with demand, so check current RSA availability before booking.

Is Charlestown (Dublin) a hard test centre?

Charlestown (Dublin) routes average 4.7 roundabouts and 55.3 turns on mostly residential roads. No centre is "easy" — focus on sharp turns, residential streets, 5 roundabouts to drive calmly on test day.

What should I practise before my test at Charlestown (Dublin)?

Prioritise sharp turns, residential streets, 5 roundabouts. 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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