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Donegal Test Centre

Donegal Public Service Centre, Drumlonagher, Dongeal, F94 DK6C

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Centre Details

Donegal test centre

Donegal town test centre is at the Public Service Centre in Drumlonagher. The town sits at the head of Donegal Bay with a compact centre and winding approach roads.

Address
Donegal Public Service Centre, Drumlonagher, Dongeal
F94 DK6C
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Closed weekends and bank holidays
Arrival
Donegal Public Service Centre is in Drumlonagher on the outskirts of town. Parking on site. Arrive 20 minutes early.
What to Expect

On test day at Donegal

1
Arrive early with documents
Bring your learner permit, theory test certificate, appointment confirmation, and your motor insurance certificate. From March 2026, proof of insurance for the test vehicle is mandatory.
2
Rules of the Road questions
The examiner asks you questions on the Rules of the Road before you go outside.
3
Technical checks on your vehicle
You demonstrate checks on tyres, lights, reflectors, indicators, oil, coolant, steering, windscreen washer fluid, and brakes. You may need to open the bonnet.
4
The drive (about 40 minutes)
A route around Donegal covering left and right turns, roundabouts, traffic lights, and two manoeuvres from: reverse around a corner, turnabout, or hill start.
5
Results
Pass and you get a Certificate of Competency (valid 2 years) to apply for your full licence. Fail and you get a detailed fault breakdown. You can reapply after 10 weeks.
Donegal Test Routes

Roads you will drive at Donegal

Routes cover the town centre, the Diamond area, and approach roads towards Killybegs and Ballyshannon. Expect narrow streets and some hill work.

Approximate route based on known test roads. Actual routes vary by tester.

Key roads on Donegal test routes

Main Street The Diamond Killybegs Road Ballyshannon Road Drumrooske Road Tirconnail Street

Junctions to know

The Diamond, Donegal's central crossroads, busy with through traffic
Killybegs Road junction on the town approach
Watch Out

Tricky spots at Donegal

Donegal town has a compact centre around The Diamond and narrow streets. Approach roads are winding and can be narrow. The bay and hills shape the road layout.

The Diamond

Central crossroads with traffic from four directions. Timing your entry is key.

Narrow approach roads

Regional roads approaching Donegal are narrow with tight bends.

Local Tips

Tips for passing at Donegal

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The Public Service Centre is in Drumlonagher. Signposted from the town centre.
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The Diamond is the centre of town. Know the traffic flow through it.
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Tourist season brings campervans and slow traffic on approach roads.
The Driving Test

What you need to know

New insurance rule (March 2026)

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.

Test fee

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.

Before you can sit the test
  • 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
Skills tested during the drive

You will be assessed on:

Road positioning Overtaking and passing Anticipation and observation Mirror use and signals Progress and speed Traffic light compliance Road signs and markings Vehicle controls (accelerator, clutch, gears, brakes, steering)
Technical checks

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.

Cancellation

Give at least 10 days notice to cancel and get a refund of your €85 fee. Cancel online through rsa.ie.

Donegal Pretest

Pretest lessons for Donegal

Practice the actual test routes before your driving test. Our instructors know every road the examiners use at Donegal.

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