RSA Monaghan Driving Test Centre
The driving test centre in Monaghan is located in the town’s government offices. There are plenty of car parking spaces available and reasonably well located. The ideal time to book a test is before noon, as the roads are quieter. The test routes vary, including rural driving, town driving, and residential areas.
Pass Rates for Monaghan Driving Test Centre
The Pass rate for driving tests in Monaghan in 2023 was 64.21% compared to 53% nationally.
Monaghan Driving Test Routes
The Driving Tester can take you anywhere within 5km of the Driving Test Centre. Monaghan will have a mixture of industrial estates, residential areas, rural driving and town locations.
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The Test Routes App has five separate driving test routes for Monaghan. The App can be downloaded for free from the Playstore or iOS.
How to use the Testroutes app?
STEP 1 :
Download the App onto your mobile phone
STEP 4 :
At the Test Centre select a Route
STEP 2 :
Register your details and Driving Test Centre
STEP 5 :
Follow all directions to complete the route
STEP 3 :
Unlock the Routes
STEP 6 :
Repeat for all remaining routes
If you have any questions about using the App please email [email protected] and we will try and help as soon as possible.
Driving Test waiting times for RSA Monaghan Driving Test Centre
The current waiting time for the driving test at Monaghan Driving Test Centre is 14 Weeks. The average waiting time nationally for the driving test is 15 weeks. The waiting times for both Ballina and Monaghan are 9 weeks. If you log into your MyRoadSafety Account and change your Test Centre to Ballina or Monaghan, you will be invited 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 to your preferred location. In the example above, they could select Naas from the drop-down menu and get a date within 12 weeks instead of 9 months, which is the standard waiting time at Naas.
To Pass your Driving test in Monaghan you need to complete 12 stages:
When is the best day or time to pass the driving test in Monaghan ?
- 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 general driving and Monaghan Test Centre.
- 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 generally on the day, and don’t drive differently just because it’s a driving test.
There are times of the day when traffic around Monaghan is lighter. Generally speaking, Mondays and Fridays are busier than Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and mornings are quieter than afternoons. The busiest time for driving tests in Monaghan is Friday afternoon, so it is best to avoid choosing this time if possible. Suppose you have an option between 9:15 and 11:55 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday or the scarce Saturday morning slots, snap it up while you can.
After you receive the email from the RSA and choose a test time, you will only have three days to choose from. If neither the times nor dates are suitable, come back the next day, and the possibilities will have moved forward a day. You will have the best choice if you log on early in the morning. 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 Monaghan test route?
Where is the reverse around the corner done on the Monaghan Test Route?
The Tester can take you anywhere within 5km 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 the nearby housing estates, but the tester can also take you to less well-known places. The Test Route App will have a completely updated list of the most common places used.
Where is the turnabout around the corner done on the Monaghan Test Route?
How long is the driving test in Monaghan ?
These are most commonly done in the nearby housing estates, but there are other less well-known places the tester can bring you. The Test Route App will have a completely updated list of the most common places used.
The driving test is a minimum of 7.5km and 25 minutes long. Typically, the driving part of the test will take 30-35 minutes.
Can I change the date/time of my driving test in Monaghan ?
What is the format of the driving test in Monaghan ?
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, 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, including a reverse around the corner, hill start and turnabout.
7: Return to the Test Centre and, after being seated, receive the result.
Where is the Hill Start done on the Monaghan Driving Test Route?
These are most commonly done in the nearby housing estates, but the tester can also take you to less well-known places. The Test Route App will have a completely updated list of the most common places used.
