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Thurles Driving Test Centre

Thurles has a pass rate of 53.4%, below the national average of 55.5%, with an estimated wait of about 12 weeks. Use these official CSO indicators alongside 7 independent practice route patterns from My Driving Test to prepare for nearby road types, turns and observation skills.

Pass rate
53.4%
Waiting time
12 weeks
Practice routes
7
Avg turns
22.1
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Know the route before test day.

Turn nervous drives into focused practice. Follow independent route patterns with clear, turn-by-turn voice guidance — right from your iPhone.

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Route Profile

Avg roundabouts
1.6
Avg sharp turns
13.1
Dominant road type
Residential
Sharp turnsResidential streets1 roundabout2 roundaboutsBusier main roads

Routes in This Centre

7 independent Thurles practice route patterns. Drive each one turn-by-turn with GPS guidance in the app.

Route 1

High

29 turns, 2 roundabouts, 14 sharp turns.

2 roundaboutsSharp turnsBusier main roads
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Route 2

High

20 turns, 2 roundabouts, 12 sharp turns.

2 roundaboutsSharp turnsResidential streets
Practise local driving skills with a companion app:iOSAndroid

Route 3

Medium

8 turns, 1 roundabouts, 1 sharp turns.

1 roundaboutSteady turnsMain-road sections
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Route 4

High

27 turns, 1 roundabouts, 16 sharp turns.

1 roundaboutSharp turnsResidential streets
Practise local driving skills with a companion app:iOSAndroid

Route 5

High

15 turns, 0 roundabouts, 11 sharp turns.

Sharp turnsBusier main roadsHigher attention
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Route 6

High

35 turns, 1 roundabouts, 27 sharp turns.

1 roundaboutSharp turnsResidential streets
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Route 7

High

21 turns, 4 roundabouts, 11 sharp turns.

4 roundaboutsSharp turnsMain-road sections
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pass rate at Thurles driving test centre?

Thurles has a pass rate of 53.4%, 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 Thurles?

The estimated waiting time at Thurles is around 12 weeks (national average is about 12.1 weeks). Waiting times change with demand, so check current booking availability before booking.

Is Thurles a hard test centre?

Thurles routes average 1.6 roundabouts and 22.1 turns on mostly residential roads. No centre is "easy" — focus on sharp turns, residential streets, 1 roundabout to drive calmly on test day.

What should I practise before my test at Thurles?

Prioritise sharp turns, residential streets, 1 roundabout. 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 — right from your iPhone.

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