The Test Routes App
Irish Driving Test Routes
The Test Routes App
The Test Routes App
The Test Routes App
Irish Driving Test Routes
The Test Routes App
The Test Routes App
Driving Test Routes Ireland (2026)
My name is Stephen McEvoy. During the Covid lockdowns I created the Irish Test Routes App for my pupils. This was to help them practice the test route areas with family until restrictions were over. We have a team full of Driving Instructors all over Ireland who update the routes on a monthly basis. This gives you access to their wealth of knowledge and expertise.
Driving test routes in Ireland follow predictable patterns, using the same roads, estates, and junctions again and again.
Knowing these routes — and where people typically make mistakes — can make the difference between passing and failing your test.
Most learners don’t fail because of their driving ability, but because they’re unfamiliar with what to expect.
The Irish Test Routes App is the only app in Ireland built using real driving test routes gathered from actual test experience and local driving instructors.
We work directly with instructors across all 56 driving test centres to keep routes accurate and up to date. When routes change or new ones are introduced, they are updated accordingly — so you are always practising what is actually happening on the ground.
Many other apps rely on AI to guess routes based on maps and general road layouts. These are not based on real tests and can miss key areas, including where examiners carry out manoeuvres like reverse or turnabout.
With the Irish Test Routes App, you are practising genuine Tallaght driving test routes, Raheny driving test routes, Finglas driving test routes and Naas driving test routes, along with real routes from driving test centres across Ireland — helping you build confidence and avoid surprises on test day.
Download the App onto your mobile phone
Register your details and Driving Test Centre
Unlock the Routes
At the Test Centre select a Route
Follow all directions to complete the route
Repeat for all remaining routes
Do you prefer to download a hard copy of the April 2026 driving test routes for you to print out and keep? Simply click on the link below and you can download the very latest Ireland driving test routes. All routes are regularly updated by local driving instructors with intimate knowledge of the routes to ensure you are fully prepared for your driving test with no surprises.
A lot of learners assume failing the test means they’re not good enough at driving — but that’s often not the case.
Frequently, it comes down to unfamiliar situations:
These Grade 2 faults add up.
Once you’ve driven similar routes a few times, things slow down. You recognise the situations earlier, react more naturally, and make fewer mistakes.
Often there is a fine line between passing and failing and a bit of preparation can make all the difference.
Each test centre has its own characteristics, but the same 5 or 6 routes tend to be used regularly.
The routes featured here are based on real routes supplied by local driving instructors and have been used in driving tests over the past couple of months. This gives you an accurate picture of where you’re likely to be taken on the day of your test.
Each guide includes:
You’ll also have the option to download the routes and practise them yourself, so you can become familiar with the area before your test.
Start by selecting your test centre below.
Help prepare for the Irish Driving Test with the wealth of knowledge on our Social Media Channels. Watch and learn about common mistakes, driving test routes and tips with plenty of free advice.
YouTube – Watch Videos of Driving Test Routes
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Facebook – Watch Feedback on Driving Test Reports
TikTok – Short Learning to Drive videos and Humour.
No matter where you take your test, the same issues come up again and again.
These include:
What’s important to understand is that these mistakes aren’t random — they tend to happen in the same types of locations, and examiners know exactly where to look for them.
Once you know where to expect these situations, they become much easier to deal with.
Click on the button below to download the Irish Test Routes App for your device
