RSA Naas Driving Test Routes

The Driving Test Centre in Naas is the only Driving Test Centre in Kildare and attracts candidates from Kildare, Dublin, Wicklow and Laois. It can be quite busy with up to 8 driving tests taking place at the same time but there is ample parking unlike at other Driving Test Centres.

Driving test routes in Naas follow consistent patterns, with examiners using the same roads, estates, and junctions again and again. Testers might bring you along Naas Main street, past Naas landmarks such as Naas hospital, VHI Building, the outer ring road and estates such as Lakelands.

Understanding both the Naas driving test routes and the wider driving test routes in Naas can make a big difference on the day of your test, especially in busy areas where learners often pick up marks.

Driving Test Routes in Naas – What to Expect

Most driving test routes in Naas involve a mix of busy town driving and quieter residential areas.

You’ll typically be brought through areas such as Main Street, Blessington Road, Friary Road, and Sallins Road, along with nearby estates like Lakelands and Esmondale where manoeuvres are often carried out.

Routes often loop between these areas, meaning you may rejoin the same roads from different directions during your test.

This is done deliberately to assess consistency — not just whether you can handle a situation once, but whether you can deal with it repeatedly under pressure.

Once you become familiar with these areas, the routes start to feel much more predictable.

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8 Updated Routes: Fully mapped for March 2026 including recent roadworks and lane changes.

Download Naas Driving Test Routes (2026)

Do you prefer to download a hard copy of the latest driving test routes for you to print out and keep? Simply click on the link below and you can download the very latest Irish 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.

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How to use the Testroutes app ?

STEP 1 :

Download the App onto your mobile phone

STEP 2 :

STEP 3 :

Unlock the Routes

STEP 4 :

At the Test Centre select a Route

STEP 5 :

Follow all directions to complete the route

STEP 6 :

Repeat for all remaining routes

How Naas Driving Test Routes Work

The driving test will always start and finish at the Naas Driving Test Centre, located beside the Osprey Hotel.

From here, the route can vary, with examiners typically bringing you within a radius of a few kilometres around the centre. The exact route often depends on traffic conditions and the time of day.

For example, during busier periods such as late afternoon, examiners may avoid areas like Naas Main Street, as heavy traffic can slow things down significantly. At quieter times, however, you are more likely to be brought through these areas.

Instead of one fixed route, there are several routes that overlap and reuse the same roads and estates. This means you may encounter the same locations from different directions during your test.

Because of this, once you’ve driven these areas a few times, you’ll begin to recognise the patterns. What feels unpredictable at first quickly becomes more familiar.

That’s why practising the Naas driving test routes in advance can make a big difference on the day of your test.

Junctions and Roundabouts in Naas – What to Watch For

Junctions and roundabouts are some of the main areas where learners lose marks on the Naas driving test.

Please view the videos below for examples of some of the trickier junctions along the Naas driving test routes, including right turns into Pacelli Road and onto Kilcullen Road.

These areas require good observation, correct positioning, and confident decision-making, particularly when dealing with oncoming traffic and limited gaps. It’s also important to understand the rules at each junction and be able to deal with road markings that are not always clearly visible.

A common issue is hesitation when it is safe to proceed, or rushing the turn without proper observation. Examiners are looking for a steady, controlled approach and clear awareness of other road users at all times.

Typical mistakes at junctions and roundabouts include:

Not observing in both directions for long enough
Choosing the wrong lane on a roundabout
Hesitating when it is safe to proceed
Rushing decisions without proper judgement
Missing mirror checks before changing direction

Once you become familiar with these junctions, they become much easier to manage. Recognising them in advance and practising beforehand can make a big difference to your confidence on the day of your test.

Example Naas Driving Test Route

Please view the video below for an example of a Naas driving test route, including how to deal with various hazards and junctions along the way.

This gives you a better understanding of the types of situations you are likely to encounter on the day of your test.

Getting these decisions right can often be the difference between passing and failing your test. Like most Naas driving test routes, this example follows a similar pattern of moving between busy roads and quieter residential areas.

Driving Test waiting times for RSA Naas Driving Test Centre

The current waiting time for the driving test at Naas Driving Test Centre is 24 Weeks. The average waiting time nationally for the driving test is 15 weeks. The waiting times for both Ballina and Naas are 9 weeks. This means if you log into your MyRoadSafety Account and change your Test Centre to Ballina or Naas you will receive the invitation to book the driving test much sooner. If you have already been waiting for over 10 weeks you will get an email from the RSA within the next few days.

Once you receive the invitation to book your driving test you can change the location back to your preferred location. In the example above they were able to select Naas from the drop down menu and get a date within 12 weeks as opposed to 9 months which is the standard waiting time at Naas.

To Pass your Driving test in Naas you need to complete 12 stages:

When is the best day or time to pass the driving test in Naas ?

Apply for and pass your Theory Test
Apply for your Learners permit with the NDLS
Upon receipt of the Learners Permit book driving lessons with an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI)
Complete 12 EDT Driving Lessons as a minimum
After agreement from your ADI apply for the driving test
Get familiar with the Driving Test Route by using The Test Routes App
Take Pretest Driving Lessons
Learn all the Road Signs, Questions and Technical Checks
Watch Youtube videos for the driving in general and Tallaght Test Centre in particular.
After receiving an email from the RSA choose a suitable day/time for your test
On the day, turn up at least 15 minutes early and await a phone call from the tester.
Driving normally on the day and don’t drive differently just because its a driving test.

There are times of the day when the traffic around Naas is lighter. Generally speaking, Mondays and Fridays are busier than Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays and morning times are quieter than afternoons. The busiest time for driving tests in Naas is Friday afternoon so it is best to avoid choosing this time if possible. If you have an option of between 9:15-11:55am Tuesday to Thursday or the very rare Saturday morning slots then snap it up while you can.

After you receive the email from the RSA and go to choose a Test time it will only give options for 3 days. If neither the times or dates or suitable simply come back the next day and the options will have moved on a day. If you log on early in the morning you will have the best choice available. But don’t worry – If you are good enough to pass the day or time won’t make any difference!

Where do testers bring you on the Naas test route?

Where is the reverse around the corner done on the Naas Test Route?

The Tester can bring you anywhere within a 5km radius of the driving test centre. The best way to familiarise yourself with the test route area is to book Pre Test Driving Lessons or to download the Test Routes App.

These are most commonly done in Watsons estate but there are other less well known places the tester can bring you. The Test Route App will have a complete updated list of the most common places used.

Where is the turnabout around the corner done on the Naas Test Route?

How long is the driving test in Naas ?

The driving test is a minimum of 7.5km and 25minutes long. Normally the driving part of the test will take 30-35 minutes.

Can I change the date/time of my driving test in Naas ?

What is the format of the driving test in Naas ?

If your test is more than 10 days away you can change the time and date of the test for free. If it is under 10 days you will lose your fee if you need to cancel unless you have covid, in which case you can cancel and reschedule for free.

1: Enter the waiting room 15 minutes before your test starts.
2: Inside the Test Centre answer some questions including 12 Road Signs and 12 questions on the Rules of the Road.
3: Go to the car and do the under bonnet checks
4: Tester will check the insurance disc, tax, NCT, brake lights and indicators.
5: Inside the car do the Technical checks and hand signals.
6: Drive for 30-35 Minutes which includes a reverse around the corner, hill start and turnabout.
7: Return to the Test Centre and after being seated receive the result.

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RSA Naas Driving Test Routes