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Sligo Test Centre

Old Dublin Road, Carraroe, Sligo, F91 VK11

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Centre Details

Sligo test centre

Sligo test centre is on the Old Dublin Road in Carraroe. Sligo is the northwest's main town with a busy centre and modern ring road.

Address
Old Dublin Road, Carraroe, Sligo
F91 VK11
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Closed weekends and bank holidays
Arrival
Test centre on Old Dublin Road in Carraroe. Parking on site. Arrive 20 minutes early.
What to Expect

On test day at Sligo

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 Sligo 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.
Sligo Test Routes

Roads you will drive at Sligo

Routes cover the town centre, Pearse Road, and the ring road. Residential estates and the approaches from the N4 are common features.

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

Key roads on Sligo test routes

Old Dublin Road Pearse Road Wine Street O'Connell Street Ring Road Strandhill Road

Junctions to know

Ring road roundabouts
O'Connell Street / Wine Street junction in the town centre
Watch Out

Tricky spots at Sligo

Sligo is the northwest's main town with a one-way system in the centre and a modern ring road. The N4 brings heavy traffic. Beach traffic towards Strandhill and Rosses Point adds to summer volumes.

Sligo town centre

One-way system and heavy pedestrian traffic. Know the layout.

Ring road roundabouts

Multi-lane with fast traffic from the N4. Lane choice is critical.

Local Tips

Tips for passing at Sligo

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The centre is on the Old Dublin Road in Carraroe. Well signposted.
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Practice the ring road roundabouts. They are the key features.
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Sligo town has a one-way system. Learn it before test day.
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.

Sligo Pretest

Pretest lessons for Sligo

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

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€183.63
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