What documents do I need for my driving test at Letterkenny?

You need your learner permit, theory test certificate, appointment confirmation, and from March 2026, a valid motor insurance certificate for the test vehicle. If your name is not on the certificate, bring a letter from your insurer.

How long is the driving test at Letterkenny?

The driving test takes about 40 minutes on the road, plus time for Rules of the Road questions and vehicle technical checks at the start. Allow about 1 hour total.

How much do pretest lessons at Letterkenny cost?

A manual pretest lesson at Letterkenny costs €183.63 and includes car hire for the test. Automatic pretest is €193.81.

Letterkenny Test Centre | RSA School of Motoring

Centre Details

Letterkenny test centre

Letterkenny test centre is at 5 Pearse Road. The largest town in Donegal, Letterkenny has a busy main street and well-developed ring road system.

Address

5 Pearse Road, Letterkenny

F92 N795

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm

Closed weekends and bank holidays

Directions

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Arrival

5 Pearse Road is just off the Main Street. Limited street parking. Have your instructor drop you. Arrive 20 minutes early.

What to Expect

On test day at Letterkenny

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 Letterkenny 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.

Letterkenny Test Routes

Roads you will drive at Letterkenny

Routes cover the Main Street, Port Road, and residential estates. The ring road roundabouts and approach roads from the N13 and N14 are common features.

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

Key roads on Letterkenny test routes

Pearse Road Main Street Port Road Ramelton Road Ring Road Neil T Blaney Road

Junctions to know

Main Street / Pearse Road junction

Ring road roundabouts, multi-lane

Watch Out

Tricky spots at Letterkenny

Letterkenny has a long steep main street, a modern ring road, and expanding residential estates. The town sits in a valley and roads rise steeply from the centre.

Letterkenny Main Street

Long, steep main street with heavy traffic, bus stops, and pedestrian crossings.

Ring road roundabouts

Multi-lane with fast traffic. Lane discipline matters.

Local Tips

Tips for passing at Letterkenny

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5 Pearse Road is just off the Main Street. Limited parking nearby.

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The Main Street is steep. Hill starts at traffic lights are likely.

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Letterkenny has grown fast. New estates are well laid out but busy.

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.

Letterkenny Pretest

Pretest lessons for Letterkenny

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

Manual Pretest

€183.63

1 hour lesson + car hire for test

Automatic Pretest

€193.81

1 hour lesson + car hire for test

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€587.95

12 lessons (€49/lesson)

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