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RSA Driving Test
Waiting Times

County-by-county waiting times from the CSO's official RSA dataset — updated monthly.

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National average

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weeks to test invite

Longest wait

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Shortest wait

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Wait time: Under 8 weeks 8–15 weeks 16–23 weeks 24+ weeks

Waiting Times by County

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Data: CSO dataset ROA37 — "Estimated Time to Car Test Invite at Month End" · data.gov.ie · Category B (car) only

How to reduce your wait time

  • Apply at a test centre in a county with a shorter wait — you are not restricted to your home county.
  • Book your theory test early. You must pass it before you can apply for your practical test.
  • Complete your 12 EDT lessons as soon as possible — you need them all done before booking the practical test.
  • Check MyRoadTest regularly for cancellations — slots open up at short notice.
  • Work with an ADI instructor who knows examiner standards. Passing first time means no re-wait.

Start your EDT lessons now — the clock is ticking

You can't book your driving test until all 12 EDT lessons are completed and uploaded. Once they are, you'll join the waiting list — which currently sits at around 10 weeks nationally. The sooner you start, the sooner you're road-legal.

Find an approved instructor near you

Data sourced from the CSO's official RSA dataset (ROA37) — "Estimated Time to Car Test Invite at Month End" for Category B (car) tests. County figures represent the estimated weeks until a test invite is issued, not the date of the test itself. This site is not affiliated with the RSA. For official information visit rsa.ie .