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Portlaoise - Maldron Hotel Driving Test Centre

Portlaoise - Maldron Hotel has a pass rate of 60.1%, above 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
60.1%
Waiting time
11 weeks
Practice routes
7
Avg turns
29.0

Route Profile

Avg roundabouts
9.6
Avg sharp turns
13.7
Dominant road type
Unclassified
Sharp turnsHigher attention6 roundaboutsBusier main roadsMain-road sections

Routes in This Centre

Route 1

High

23 turns, 6 roundabouts, 13 sharp turns.

6 roundaboutsSharp turnsMain-road sections

Route 2

High

28 turns, 6 roundabouts, 13 sharp turns.

6 roundaboutsSharp turnsHigher attention

Route 3

High

29 turns, 15 roundabouts, 13 sharp turns.

15 roundaboutsSharp turnsHigher attention

Route 4

High

32 turns, 7 roundabouts, 14 sharp turns.

7 roundaboutsSharp turnsBusier main roads

Route 5

High

34 turns, 12 roundabouts, 21 sharp turns.

12 roundaboutsSharp turnsMixed local roads

Route 6

High

23 turns, 10 roundabouts, 12 sharp turns.

10 roundaboutsSharp turnsBusier main roads

Route 7

High

34 turns, 11 roundabouts, 10 sharp turns.

11 roundaboutsSharp turnsHigher attention

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pass rate at Portlaoise - Maldron Hotel driving test centre?

Portlaoise - Maldron Hotel has a pass rate of 60.1%, 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 Portlaoise - Maldron Hotel?

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

Is Portlaoise - Maldron Hotel a hard test centre?

Portlaoise - Maldron Hotel routes average 9.6 roundabouts and 29.0 turns on mostly unclassified roads. No centre is "easy" — focus on sharp turns, higher attention, 6 roundabouts to drive calmly on test day.

What should I practise before my test at Portlaoise - Maldron Hotel?

Prioritise sharp turns, higher attention, 6 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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