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Thurles Test Centre

Government Offices, Stradavoher, Thurles, E41 N8F7

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Centre Details

Thurles test centre

Thurles test centre is at the Government Offices in Stradavoher. This Tipperary town is the home of the GAA and has a busy commercial centre.

Address
Government Offices, Stradavoher, Thurles
E41 N8F7
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Closed weekends and bank holidays
Arrival
Government Offices at Stradavoher. Free parking. Arrive 20 minutes early.
What to Expect

On test day at Thurles

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 Thurles 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.
Thurles Test Routes

Roads you will drive at Thurles

Routes cover the town centre, Liberty Square, and approach roads. Typical mid-sized town driving with some ring road work.

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

Key roads on Thurles test routes

Stradavoher Road Liberty Square Friar Street Slievenamon Road Dublin Road Templemore Road

Junctions to know

Liberty Square, the main square with multiple exits
Friar Street / Stradavoher Road junction
Watch Out

Tricky spots at Thurles

Thurles is a mid-Tipperary town with a busy centre around Liberty Square. The approaches are typical national secondary roads. Match days at Semple Stadium transform traffic volumes.

Liberty Square

Large square with traffic entering from multiple directions. Observation is key.

Friar Street

Narrow commercial street with delivery traffic.

Local Tips

Tips for passing at Thurles

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Government Offices in Stradavoher. Parking on site.
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Liberty Square is on most routes. Practice entering and exiting it.
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Match days at Semple Stadium bring heavy traffic. Check the GAA calendar.
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.

Thurles Pretest

Pretest lessons for Thurles

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

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