Navan Driving Test Routes
Navan Driving Test Centre is located on the outskirts of the town near Johnstown. The Driving Test Routes can be exceptionally busy around the centre of the town so it’s best to aim for a time around 9.15-11.55am if possible. There are quite a few roundabouts, one way systems and road markings such as pedestrian crossings and yellow boxes to contend with. Being the only driving test centre in Meath it can be exceptionally busy at times so have some practice entering and leaving the test centre if possible. Take care not to cause obstruction to people doing their test though.
Pass Rates for Navan Driving Test Centre
The Pass rate for driving tests in Navan in 2023 was 48% which compares to the national average of 51%.
Navan Driving Test Routes
The Driving Tester can bring you anywhere in a 5km radius of the Driving Test Centre. In Navan there will be a mixture of industrial estates, residential areas, rural driving and town locations.
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The Test Routes App has 6 separate driving test routes for Navan. 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 :
Follow the directions given via GPS to drive round Test Route 1
STEP 2 :
Register your details and Driving Test Centre
STEP 5 :
Premium Account holders can unlock additional Driving Test Route
STEP 3 :
At the Test Centre select Route 1
If you have any questions about using the App please email [email protected] and we will try and help as soon as possible.
To Pass your Driving test in Navan you need to complete 12 stages:
When is the best day or time to pass the driving test in Navan?
- 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 Navan 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 Navan 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 Navan test route?
Where is the reverse around the corner done on the Navan 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 Woodlands and Dufflands 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 Navan Test Route?
How long is the driving test in Navan?
These are most commonly done in Woodlands and Dufflands 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.
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 Navan?
What is the format of the driving test in Navan?
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.
Where is the Hill Start done on the Navan Driving Test Route?
These are most commonly done in Woodlands and Dufflands 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.
