Please note that our customer service agents cannot book or cancel tests over the phone or offer any updates on waiting times so, we kindly ask that you do not telephone our call centre for this information.
When will I get a test appointment?
During current restrictions, we can only offer test appointments to essential workers. Know more >
For anyone else on the waiting list, there is no need to contact us. We will contact you directly when the restrictions have been lifted and appointment slots become available.
Waiting times
Covid-19 has caused a large backlog of customers waiting for a driving test and unfortunately this means that it may be some time before we can offer you an appointment.
We are currently developing an online tool that will estimate when you can expect to be invited to book a test. This is planned to be ready by the end of April.
Appointments will be prioritised based on eligibility
Once the testing restrictions have been eased, we will be able to start inviting more candidates from the waiting list to book a test.
Appointment slots will be offered based on the following order of criteria:
1. Covid-19 cancellations – anyone who was due to take a test but had to cancel because of Covid-19 restrictions will be given priority (provided they were eligible to take the test at the time).
2. Eligibility – you must be qualified to take the test. You cannot sit the test until you have held your first learner permit for at least 6 months and completed all of your driver training - that is, EDT for cars or IBT for motorbikes.
3. Application date – the earlier you applied, the sooner you will get an invitation to book a test.
I had to cancel my test because of Covid-19 restrictions. Will I lose my place in the queue?
No. If you had to cancel your test due to Covid-19 symptoms or because you are not an essential worker, don’t worry, you have been placed on a priority list and your fee has been saved.
What are you doing to reduce the waiting times?
We are taking steps to increase the number of driving tests we can deliver. We have opened new test centres in the past year and are currently hiring additional driver testers. This will help to reduce the backlog and shorten waiting times. In the meantime, thank you for your patience and understanding.
What do I need to do next?
If you have already applied for a driving test and are on the waiting list, no further action is needed. We will contact you directly once the restrictions have been lifted and appointment slots become available. When it's your your turn, you will be invited to book a test.
If you have not yet applied for a test, please sign up or log into our customer portal MyRoadSafety.ie You can register on our portal using your verified MyGovID or authenticate your details with the RSA. The video below will show you how. If you have any difficulties registering, please see our MyRoadSafety FAQs
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Ballina
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Birr
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Buncrana
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Carlow
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Carrick-On-Shannon
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Castlebar
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Cavan
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Clifden
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Clonmel
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Cork
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Cork Midleton
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Donegal
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Dun Laoghaire
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Dundalk
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Dungarvan
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Ennis
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Finglas
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Galway
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Galway
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Gorey
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Kilkenny
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Killarney
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Kilrush
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Letterkenny
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Limerick
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Limerick - Woodview
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Limerick Roxboro
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Longford
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Loughrea
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Mallow
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Monaghan
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Mulhuddart
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Mullingar
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Naas 3
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Navan
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Nenagh
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Newcastle West
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Portlaoise
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Raheny
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Roscommon
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Shannon
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Skibbereen
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Sligo
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Tallaght
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Thurles
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Tipperary
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Tralee
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Tuam
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Tullamore
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Waterford
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Wexford
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Wicklow
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Updated 25 March 2021