Finglas Test Centre
Block 3/5, Jamestown Business Park, Jamestown Road, Finglas, D11 TDE9
Finglas test centre
Finglas test centre operates from Jamestown Business Park on Jamestown Road. It covers North Dublin from Glasnevin up to Balbriggan, so you will see a bit of everything on test day.
On test day at Finglas
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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.
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Rules of the Road questions
The examiner asks you questions on the Rules of the Road before you go outside.
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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.
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The drive (about 40 minutes)
A route around Finglas covering left and right turns, roundabouts, traffic lights, and two manoeuvres from: reverse around a corner, turnabout, or hill start.
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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.
Reviews from learners who tested at Finglas
Real reviews from our learners. Every review links to Google Maps so you can verify it yourself.
I was fortunate in having Richard guide me through the whole process of obtaining a driving licence. I’ve been driving for years, but I was never used to doing it on the left-hand side. His patience and no-nonsense approach to instructing is marvelous. It helped me a lot in...
I was a student of RSA school of motoring and I had a wonderful experience from progressing through my EDTs to getting my license. I would like to thank Richard and Enes Zejnilovic who were my instructors. They went through all the minutia of all the rules of the road and how to...
I've passed my driving test today in Finglas Jamestown centre. All thanks to Richard. I failed my test 5 times until two weeks ago I changed the driving school and did THREE hours including pretest with Richard. He is irreplaceable, strict but encouraging. It's easy to understand...
If you are doing your test in Finglas, LOOK NO FURTHER than Alan Sherock who works for the RSA School of Motoring in Finglas. I met him last week and did a pretest with him and I passed my test with flying colours. He showed me absolutely EVERYTHING you need to know when it comes...
Roads you will drive at Finglas
Routes typically go along Finglas Road, through the estates off Cardiffsbridge Road, and sometimes out towards the Ballymun Road. Expect residential driving, some dual carriageway work, and junctions with heavy traffic.
Approximate route based on known test roads. Actual routes vary by tester.
Key roads on Finglas test routes
Junctions to know
Finglas Road / Wellmount Road junction, busy with traffic from the village
Cardiffsbridge Road / Mellowes Road, tight turn with parked cars reducing visibility
Finglas village crossroads, pedestrian crossing with traffic lights
Tricky spots at Finglas
Finglas has a mix of older residential estates with narrow roads and newer developments. The main routes through the area carry heavy commuter traffic. Lots of speed ramps, school zones, and bus routes run through the estates.
Finglas village centre
Narrow main street with parked cars, buses stopping, and pedestrians crossing. Needs careful speed control.
Cardiffsbridge Road estates
Parked cars everywhere. Need to show good judgement on when to give way and when to proceed.
Wellmount Road hill
Hill start territory. If the tester stops you here, you need a clean hill start with traffic behind you.
McKee Avenue junction
Poor sightlines at the junction. Creep and peep is essential.
Tips for passing at Finglas
- The business park is well signposted off Jamestown Road. Do not confuse it with other business parks nearby.
- Finglas village gets very congested at school times. Morning tests will likely include village driving.
- Practice your hill starts on Wellmount Road and the streets around Finglas village.
- The residential estates have speed ramps everywhere. Keep your speed smooth over them, do not brake suddenly.
- Watch for the Luas tracks if your route goes towards Broombridge.
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:
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.
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