Tuam Driving Test Routes
Tuam Driving Test Centre is located on the outskirts of the town on the Balgaddy Road in Tuam. It is a quieter route than those in Galway City and generally fewer hazards. The ideal time to book a test is before 12pm as the roads are quieter. The test routes can be varied including some country roads, national roads and through the centre of town which can contain quite a few hazards especially around school times.
Pass Rates for Tuam Driving Test Centre
The Pass rate for driving tests in Tuam in 2023 was 69% which compares to 67% in the 2 Galway Driving Test Centres.
Tuam Driving Test Routes
The Driving Tester can bring you anywhere in a 5km radius of the Driving Test Centre. In Tuam 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 Tuam. 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 Tuam you need to complete 12 stages:
When is the best day or time to pass the driving test in Tuam?
- 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 Tuam 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 Tuam 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 Tuam test route?
Where is the reverse around the corner done on the Tuam 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 Parkmore 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 Tuam Test Route?
How long is the driving test in Tuam?
These are most commonly done in Parkmore and Woodfield 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 Tuam?
What is the format of the driving test in Tuam?
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 Tuam Driving Test Route?
These are most commonly done in Parkmore and Woodfield 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.
