Tralee Test Centre
Government Offices, Spa Road, Tralee, V92 VX4V
Tralee test centre
Tralee test centre is at the Government Offices on Spa Road. The Kerry county town has a busy centre and serves the wider North Kerry area.
On test day at Tralee
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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 Tralee 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.
Roads you will drive at Tralee
Routes cover the town centre, the Mall, and approach roads from Killarney and Listowel. Roundabouts and the bypass road are common features.
Approximate route based on known test roads. Actual routes vary by tester.
Key roads on Tralee test routes
Junctions to know
The Mall area, central junction with multiple approaches
Bypass roundabouts
Tricky spots at Tralee
Tralee is the Kerry county town with a busy commercial centre, a one-way system, and bypass roundabouts. The town sits between the Slieve Mish mountains and the coast.
Tralee town centre
Busy county town with pedestrianised sections nearby. Know which streets you can drive on.
Bypass roundabouts
Fast traffic from the N21 and N22. Lane selection needed.
Tips for passing at Tralee
- Government Offices on Spa Road. Parking on site.
- Tralee has a one-way system in parts of the centre. Know it before your test.
- Festival of Kerry and Rose of Tralee week bring heavy traffic.
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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