Primary road environment
Unclassified
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Portlaoise - Maldron Hotel RSA Driving Test Centre & Routes Guide
Portlaoise - Maldron Hotel had a pass rate of 59.8% (CSO, July 2026), above the national average of 52.3%, with an estimated wait of about 14 weeks. Explore official test centre location details, verified Eircode, test-day arrival guidance, and 7 independent practice route patterns from My Driving Test.
Data reviewed September 2026 · Pass-rate period: July 2026 · Waiting-time period: July 2026 · Route coverage verified for this centre
Official Test Centre Location
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📍 Maldron Hotel Portlaoise, Midway, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Eircode: R32 A497Use this Eircode for sat nav to ensure you arrive at the correct test facility.
🚗 Test-Day Parking & Arrival: Ample hotel parking at Midway. Follow signs to the designated test waiting suite.
Pass rate
59.8%
Waiting time
14 weeks
Practice routes
7
Avg turns
29.0
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Route Profile
Avg roundabouts
9.6
Avg sharp turns
13.7
Dominant road type
Unclassified
Sharp turnsHigher attention6 roundaboutsBusier main roadsMain-road sections
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What to practise around Portlaoise - Maldron Hotel
Roundabout-heavy pattern
15 roundabouts
Route 3 has the highest roundabout count in the current practice-route set. Use it for lane choice, signalling and exit observation.
Turn-dense pattern
34 turns
Route 5 has the most recorded turns. Use it to rehearse mirrors, signals, position and progress repeatedly.
These are independent practice-route characteristics, not a prediction of the route an examiner will choose. Use them to build transferable driving habits rather than memorising turns.
Portlaoise - Maldron Hotel Driving Test Practice Routes
7 independent Portlaoise - Maldron Hotel practice route patterns. Drive each one turn-by-turn with GPS guidance in the app.
Route 1
High23 turns, 6 roundabouts, 13 sharp turns.
6 roundaboutsSharp turnsMain-road sections
Practise local driving skills with a companion app:iOSAndroidRoute 2
High28 turns, 6 roundabouts, 13 sharp turns.
6 roundaboutsSharp turnsHigher attention
Practise local driving skills with a companion app:iOSAndroidRoute 3
High29 turns, 15 roundabouts, 13 sharp turns.
15 roundaboutsSharp turnsHigher attention
Practise local driving skills with a companion app:iOSAndroidRoute 4
High32 turns, 7 roundabouts, 14 sharp turns.
7 roundaboutsSharp turnsBusier main roads
Practise local driving skills with a companion app:iOSAndroidRoute 5
High34 turns, 12 roundabouts, 21 sharp turns.
12 roundaboutsSharp turnsMixed local roads
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the pass rate at Portlaoise - Maldron Hotel driving test centre?
The pass rate at Portlaoise - Maldron Hotel was 59.8% (CSO, July 2026), above the national average of 52.3%. A centre's pass rate does not predict an individual result, so treat it as context 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 14 weeks (national average is about 12.1 weeks). Waiting times change with demand, so check current booking 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.
Your test-day advantage
Know the route before test day.
Turn nervous drives into focused practice. Follow independent route patterns with clear, turn-by-turn voice guidance on iPhone and Android.
303
Test routes
46
Test centres
Voice guided
Built for iPhone & Android
Practise at your own pace
↱
Voice navigation active
Turn right in 200 metres