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Tuam Test Centre

Airglooney Business Park, Ballygaddy, Tuam, H54 YD59

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Centre Details

Tuam test centre

Tuam test centre is at Airglooney Business Park in Ballygaddy. This north Galway town has a busy centre and serves a wide rural catchment.

Address
Airglooney Business Park, Ballygaddy, Tuam
H54 YD59
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Closed weekends and bank holidays
Arrival
Airglooney Business Park at Ballygaddy. Free parking. Arrive 20 minutes early.
What to Expect

On test day at Tuam

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 Tuam 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.
Tuam Test Routes

Roads you will drive at Tuam

Routes cover Tuam town centre, High Street, and approach roads from Galway and Athenry. Town driving with some open road work.

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

Key roads on Tuam test routes

Ballygaddy Road High Street Shop Street Galway Road Athenry Road Dunmore Road

Junctions to know

High Street / Shop Street junction, the centre of town
Galway Road roundabout on the town approach
Watch Out

Tricky spots at Tuam

Tuam is a north Galway town at the crossroads of several major routes. The centre is compact with narrow streets while approach roads connect to the M17/M18 motorway system.

Tuam town centre

Narrow streets with heavy through traffic. Tuam is a crossroads town.

Approach road roundabouts

Fast traffic from the M17 motorway corridor.

Local Tips

Tips for passing at Tuam

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Airglooney Business Park is in Ballygaddy. Signposted from the town.
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Tuam is a crossroads town. Through traffic is constant.
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The M17 nearby means fast traffic on approach roads.
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.

Tuam Pretest

Pretest lessons for Tuam

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

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€183.63
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