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Tralee Test Centre

Government Offices, Spa Road, Tralee, V92 VX4V

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Centre Details

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.

Address
Government Offices, Spa Road, Tralee
V92 VX4V
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Closed weekends and bank holidays
Arrival
Government Offices on Spa Road in Tralee. Free parking. Arrive 20 minutes early.
What to Expect

On test day at Tralee

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 Tralee 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.
Tralee Test Routes

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

Spa Road The Mall Rock Street Boherbee Killarney Road Listowel Road

Junctions to know

The Mall area, central junction with multiple approaches
Bypass roundabouts
Watch Out

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.

Local Tips

Tips for passing at Tralee

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Government Offices on Spa Road. Parking on site.
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Tralee has a one-way system in parts of the centre. Know it before your test.
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Festival of Kerry and Rose of Tralee week bring heavy traffic.
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.

Tralee Pretest

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

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