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Kilrush Driving Test Centre

Kilrush has a pass rate of 52.7%, below the national average of 55.5%, with an estimated wait of about 11 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
52.7%
Waiting time
11 weeks
Practice routes
7
Avg turns
9.1

Route Profile

Avg roundabouts
0.0
Avg sharp turns
5.1
Dominant road type
Primary
Sharp turnsSteady turnsBusier main roadsHigher attentionMain-road sections

Routes in This Centre

Route 1

High

9 turns, 0 roundabouts, 6 sharp turns.

Sharp turnsMain-road sectionsHigher attention

Route 2

Medium

8 turns, 0 roundabouts, 2 sharp turns.

Steady turnsBusier main roads

Route 3

Medium

8 turns, 0 roundabouts, 6 sharp turns.

Sharp turns

Route 4

High

12 turns, 0 roundabouts, 7 sharp turns.

Sharp turnsBusier main roadsHigher attention

Route 5

Medium

6 turns, 0 roundabouts, 6 sharp turns.

Sharp turns

Route 6

Medium

11 turns, 0 roundabouts, 4 sharp turns.

Steady turnsBusier main roads

Route 7

Medium

10 turns, 0 roundabouts, 5 sharp turns.

Steady turns

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pass rate at Kilrush driving test centre?

Kilrush has a pass rate of 52.7%, 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 Kilrush?

The estimated waiting time at Kilrush is around 11 weeks (national average is about 12.1 weeks). Waiting times change with demand, so check current RSA availability before booking.

Is Kilrush a hard test centre?

Kilrush routes average 0.0 roundabouts and 9.1 turns on mostly primary roads. No centre is "easy" — focus on sharp turns, steady turns, busier main roads to drive calmly on test day.

What should I practise before my test at Kilrush?

Prioritise sharp turns, steady turns, busier main roads. 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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