Ballina Test Centre
Moy Valley Business Park, Primrose Hill, Ballina, F26 V6E4
Ballina test centre
Ballina test centre is in the Moy Valley Business Park on Primrose Hill. A Mayo town on the River Moy, Ballina has a mix of town centre streets and quieter rural approach roads.
On test day at Ballina
Roads you will drive at Ballina
Routes go through Ballina town centre, along the Killala Road and Foxford Road, and into housing estates. Expect town driving with narrow streets and some open road sections.
Approximate route based on known test roads. Actual routes vary by tester.
Key roads on Ballina test routes
Junctions to know
Tricky spots at Ballina
Ballina is a busy Mayo town with narrow streets in the centre and wider approach roads. The River Moy runs through town and the bridges are key features of test routes.
Narrow streets with angle parking. Watching for cars reversing out of spaces.
Narrow crossing with pedestrian traffic. Speed control needed.
Tips for passing at Ballina
What you need to know
From 9 March 2026, you must show a valid motor insurance certificate for the vehicle you are using for the test. If your name is not on the certificate, bring an email or letter from your insurer confirming you are covered. No certificate, no test.
The driving test costs €85 for cars, motorcycles, and work vehicles. Apply online at MyRoadSafety on rsa.ie. You need a debit or credit card and a valid email.
- Complete all 12 EDT lessons with an RSA Approved Driving Instructor
- Hold your learner permit for at least 6 months
- Have a vehicle with valid tax, insurance, NCT (if applicable), L plates, and an extra rear-view mirror for the examiner
You will be assessed on:
At your vehicle, the examiner will ask you to demonstrate checks on: tyres, lights, reflectors, indicators, oil level, coolant, steering, windscreen washer fluid, and brakes. You may need to open the bonnet and close it securely.
Give at least 10 days notice to cancel and get a refund of your €85 fee. Cancel online through rsa.ie.
Pretest lessons for Ballina
Practice the actual test routes before your driving test. Our instructors know every road the examiners use at Ballina.
Just starting out?
Not ready for the test yet? Our 12-lesson EDT package covers everything from scratch. Manual lessons from €49/lesson, automatic from €54.94/lesson.
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