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Kilkenny

Kilkenny (Govt Buildings) Driving Test Centre

Kilkenny (Govt Buildings) has a pass rate of 59.7%, above the national average of 55.5%, with an estimated wait of about 13 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
59.7%
Waiting time
13 weeks
Practice routes
7
Avg turns
23.9

Route Profile

Avg roundabouts
6.0
Avg sharp turns
12.1
Dominant road type
Tertiary
Sharp turnsMixed local roads8 roundaboutsMain-road sectionsHigher attention

Routes in This Centre

Route 1

High

19 turns, 8 roundabouts, 9 sharp turns.

8 roundaboutsSharp turnsMain-road sections

Route 2

High

25 turns, 0 roundabouts, 15 sharp turns.

Sharp turnsHigher attention

Route 3

High

20 turns, 8 roundabouts, 7 sharp turns.

8 roundaboutsSharp turnsMixed local roads

Route 4

High

23 turns, 7 roundabouts, 12 sharp turns.

7 roundaboutsSharp turnsMixed local roads

Route 5

High

22 turns, 10 roundabouts, 10 sharp turns.

10 roundaboutsSharp turnsMixed local roads

Route 6

High

29 turns, 0 roundabouts, 19 sharp turns.

Sharp turnsHigher attention

Route 7

High

29 turns, 9 roundabouts, 13 sharp turns.

9 roundaboutsSharp turnsMain-road sections

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pass rate at Kilkenny (Govt Buildings) driving test centre?

Kilkenny (Govt Buildings) has a pass rate of 59.7%, 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 Kilkenny (Govt Buildings)?

The estimated waiting time at Kilkenny (Govt Buildings) is around 13 weeks (national average is about 12.1 weeks). Waiting times change with demand, so check current RSA availability before booking.

Is Kilkenny (Govt Buildings) a hard test centre?

Kilkenny (Govt Buildings) routes average 6.0 roundabouts and 23.9 turns on mostly tertiary roads. No centre is "easy" — focus on sharp turns, mixed local roads, 8 roundabouts to drive calmly on test day.

What should I practise before my test at Kilkenny (Govt Buildings)?

Prioritise sharp turns, mixed local roads, 8 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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