RSA Naas Driving Test Routes
Naas is the only driving test centre in County Kildare and can be a busy location, with several tests taking place at the same time. The centre has its own parking facilities, giving candidates an opportunity to familiarise themselves with entering and leaving the test centre before test day.
Naas test routes cover a varied mix of busy town roads, residential estates, roundabouts and faster roads. Based on locally gathered route information, learners may encounter areas around Naas Main Street, Naas Hospital, the outer ring road and residential areas such as Lakelands.
Rather than trying to memorise a particular route, use our Naas routes to become comfortable with the junctions, road layouts, traffic conditions and different driving environments you may encounter. Test Routes also includes locally reported Reverse Around the Corner and Turnabout locations, helping you practise these manoeuvres in realistic locations around Naas.
Genuine. Not Generated.
Our Naas routes are created and maintained by Pinnacle Driving School — not generated by AI.
Pinnacle Driving School instructors teach learners around Naas every week. We use that experience when creating the routes, choosing the roads and junctions to include, and identifying suitable areas for practising manoeuvres.
What You Get
- 8 Naas Practice Routes — put together with input from Pinnacle Driving School instructors who know the area.
- Voice-Guided Routes — follow spoken directions as you drive, including manoeuvre prompts along the route.
- Used in Driving Lessons — these are the same roads and areas our instructors use when preparing learners for their tests.
- Regularly Updated — we review the routes when we become aware of changes to roads, junctions or local conditions.
These routes come from the day-to-day experience of Pinnacle Driving School instructors teaching in Naas.
Our Naas Driving Test Routes are provided by Pinnacle Driving School who have over 20 years experience at Naas Driving Test Centre. Click on the logo above to Book you Pretest driving lessons in Naas with the experts who know all the test routes and can guide you through the most difficult junctions.
How to use the Testroutes app ?
STEP 1 :
Download the App onto your mobile phone
STEP 2 :
Register your details and Driving Test Centre
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
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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.
Once you become familiar with these areas, the routes start to feel much more predictable and comfortable.
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.
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 Maple House are 9 weeks. This means if you log into your MyRoadSafety Account and change your Test Centre to Ballina or Maple House 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.
How to Pass Your Driving Test in Naas
Preparing properly for your driving test can make a big difference to how confident you feel on the day.
Here are 12 steps to help you prepare for your driving test in Naas.
- Apply for and pass your Theory Test.
- Apply for your Learner Permit through the
NDLS. - Once you receive your Learner Permit, book driving lessons with an
Approved Driving Instructor (ADI). - Complete the required 12 Essential Driver Training (EDT) lessons.
- When you and your ADI feel you are ready, apply for your driving test.
- Become familiar with the roads around Naas Driving Test Centre by practising locally
and using the Test Routes App. - Take pre-test driving lessons with an ADI who knows the Naas test area.
- Learn the road signs, Rules of the Road questions and vehicle technical checks
that may be covered during your test. - Watch useful driving-test videos and, where possible, videos relating specifically
to the Naas test area. - When you receive your invitation from the RSA, choose a suitable date and time
for your driving test. - On the day of your test, arrive at least 15 minutes early and follow the instructions
provided by the test centre. - Drive as you normally would during your lessons. Try not to change your driving style
simply because you are on a driving test.
When Is the Best Day or Time to Take the Driving Test in Naas?
Traffic levels around Naas can vary depending on the day and time of your test.
In general, some learners prefer quieter periods because there may be less congestion
and fewer delays around the town.
Based on local experience, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings can often be
quieter than busier periods such as Friday afternoons.
If you are offered a suitable morning appointment, particularly between approximately
9:15am and 11:55am, it may be worth considering. Saturday morning appointments can also
occasionally become available.
However, the most important factor is your driving standard. If you are properly prepared
for the test, you should be capable of dealing safely with different traffic conditions
regardless of the day or time.
Choosing Your Test Appointment
When you receive an invitation from the RSA to book your driving test, the online booking
system may only show a limited number of available dates and times.
If none of the available appointments suit you, you can check again later to see whether
different dates or times have become available.
Where Do Testers Bring You on the Naas Test Route?
Your driving test may take you through a variety of roads around Naas, including residential
streets, busier urban roads, junctions and other areas close to the test centre.
There is no single guaranteed driving test route. The route used can vary depending on
traffic conditions, roadworks and the examiner.
One of the best ways to become familiar with the Naas test area is to take pre-test lessons
with a local Approved Driving Instructor and practise the roads around the test centre.
The Test Routes App can also help you practise commonly used roads and route areas before
your test.
Where Is the Reverse Manoeuvre Done on the Naas Driving Test?
Reverse manoeuvres are commonly carried out on suitable quieter roads and residential
streets around the Naas test area.
Lakelands Estate is one area that has traditionally been used for manoeuvres, although
examiners may use other suitable locations.
The exact location cannot be guaranteed, so it is important to practise the manoeuvre in
different locations rather than learning it in only one place.
The Test Routes App includes commonly used route areas and is updated using local knowledge
and feedback from learners and instructors.
Where Is the Turnabout Done on the Naas Driving Test?
Turnabouts are often carried out in quieter residential areas where there is enough space
to complete the manoeuvre safely.
Lakelandss Estate is one of the areas commonly associated with manoeuvres on Naas test routes,
but there are other locations that an examiner may use.
Rather than concentrating on one particular road, practise your turnabout in a variety of
suitable locations so that you are comfortable performing it wherever the examiner asks.
How Long Is the Driving Test in Naas?
The driving section of the test will normally last around 30 to 35 minutes, although the
exact duration can vary.
You should allow additional time for the questions, vehicle checks, instructions and receiving
your result at the test centre.
What Is the Format of the Driving Test in Naas?
Your driving test includes more than simply driving around the test route. You should also
be prepared for questions and vehicle checks.
- Arrive at Naas Driving Test Centre approximately 15 minutes before your scheduled test.
- Complete the initial part of the test, which may include questions on road signs and the
Rules of the Road. - Go to your vehicle and complete any requested external or under-bonnet checks.
- The examiner may check items such as your insurance, tax, NCT and vehicle lights.
- Complete any requested in-car technical checks and hand signals.
- Complete the driving section of the test, including normal road driving and any manoeuvres
requested by the examiner. - Return to the test centre and receive your test result.
Can I Change the Date or Time of My Naas Driving Test?
If you need to change or cancel your driving test, check the current RSA cancellation and
rescheduling rules before making any changes.
The notice period and rules surrounding test fees can change, so it is better to check the
latest information directly with the RSA rather than relying on an older cancellation policy.
Practise Naas Driving Test Routes
Knowing the local roads can help you feel more comfortable and confident on test day.
The aim is not to memorise one exact route, but to become familiar with the types of roads,
junctions and driving situations you may encounter around Naas.
The Test Routes App includes routes for the Naas test area based on local knowledge and
feedback from learners and instructors.
Important: The RSA does not publish official driving test routes, and no
particular road, route or manoeuvre location can be guaranteed to appear during your test. Our routes are provided by a local driving School who regularly give lessons at Naas Driving Test Centre and use GPS to track their car on driving tests to learn any new routes.
