Tallaght Driving Test Routes (2026)

The Tallaght RSA centre sits at Premier Business Park, 52 Broomhill Rd (D24 VE8E). Routes mix busy distributors — Greenhills, Castletymon, Belgard — with steep estate manoeuvres in Parkhill, Killinarden, Redwood and Tymon.

This page covers the practice corridors examiners reuse, RSA manoeuvre areas (reverse, turnabout, hill start), and unlockable Google Maps routes for on-road practice.

Updated July 2026

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Pass rate
48.5% Category B — below the 52.3% national Category B average. Source: CSO / RSA driving test statistics (ROA), Category B, July 2026. Last updated July 2026.
Waiting time
21 weeks to driving test invite (CSO month-end figure). Live availability moves — confirm on MyRoadSafety. Source: CSO / RSA driving test statistics (ROA), Category B, July 2026. Last updated July 2026.
Test length
Drive typically 30–40 minutes and at least 7.5 km, plus signs, questions and technical checks.
Typical manoeuvres
Reverse around corner, turnabout, hill start (RSA car test).
Primary corridors
Broomhill Road, Greenhills Road, Castletymon Road, Belgard Road, St Aongus, Tymon, Bancroft, Redwood / Treepark, Parkhill, Killinarden.

Source: CSO / RSA driving test statistics (ROA), Category B, July 2026. Always confirm the exact centre address on your RSA booking letter.

Tallaght Free Driving Test Route

A turn-by-turn practice route from the Tallaght test centre. Follow it locally before test day.

From Tallaght Driving Test Centre in Premier Business Park take the 1st left to continue along Broomhill Road for about 400 metres

At the end of the road turn right onto Airton Road and follow it for roughly 460 metres

Turn left onto Belgard Road and go straight through the roundabout

Turn right onto Old Blessington Road, then take the next right into Belgard Square East

Continue around into Belgard Square North and take the roundabout 1st exit on the left

At the end of the road turn right onto Cookstown Way, then 1st left onto Maplewood Road

Practice a turnabout on the quiet unnamed road here

Turn right back onto Maplewood Road and right onto Cookstown Way

At the junction turn right onto the Tallaght Bypass, which becomes the Blessington Road straight ahead

Turn left into Killinarden Way, then 1st right into Killinarden Estate

Follow the estate around and practice another turnabout

Come back out with a right, then left, then left onto Killinarden Way

Turn left onto the Blessington Road and take the next right onto Cheeverstown Road

Turn right onto Cookstown Road and then left onto Fettercairn Road

Continue for around 300 metres and turn right onto Fettercairn Link Road

Turn right again onto Katharine Tynan Road

Take the slight left onto Cookstown Road, then 1st right into Alpine Rise

Turn left onto The Lawn and left onto The Crescent

At the end turn right onto The Rise, then right onto The Meadows East

Turn left onto The Heath, then left onto The View

Turn right onto Belgard Heights and right onto Old Belgard Road

Turn left onto Katharine Tynan Road and right onto Belgard Road

To return toward the test centre turn left onto Airton Road

Turn left onto Broomhill Road, passing the centre

Park near Premier Business Park and practice a reverse around the corner

Head back out to Belgard Road and go straight through the roundabouts

Turn right onto the Tallaght Bypass, continuing onto the Blessington Road

Turn right onto Cheeverstown Road and right onto Fettercairn Road to complete the route

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Tallaght driving test routes you can practise

DriveFlow’s interactive routes follow the corridors and manoeuvre zones learners are commonly brought through from Broomhill Road. The corridor list below is free so you can see what the pack covers; unlock below for turn-by-turn Google Maps practice routes.

Practice corridors typically cover:

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Where is the Tallaght driving test centre?

The RSA centre is at Premier Business Park, 52 Broomhill Rd, Tallaght, Dublin, D24 VE8E. Use the map for directions to the test centre — unlock above for full turn-by-turn Google Maps practice routes.

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Which roads do examiners use on Tallaght driving test routes?

There is no single fixed route. Examiners reuse the same South Dublin network: busy distributors for progress and lane discipline, then steep estates for observation and manoeuvres.

Broomhill Road

Leave and return corridor for Premier Business Park. Observation and commitment are marked from the first junction out of the site. Common faults: weak scans leaving the centre, hesitation joining traffic, poor positioning near industrial entrances.

Greenhills Road

The R819 commuter spine with chains of traffic lights. Late lane choice, hesitation that blocks flow, missing mirrors and wrong speed for posted limits are the usual marks. Keep steady near-limit progress and read signs — road width does not mean 60 km/h.

Castletymon Road

Links estates to main roads. Estate exits need full stops and proper gap judgement; timid or unsafe pulls onto the distributor both fail. Late braking after bends is common.

Belgard Road / hospital roundabout

Multi-lane hospital roundabout near the Tallaght driving test area
Hospital-area roundabout: early lane choice and clean exit signalling

Multi-lane roundabout pressure near major flows. Drifting lanes, late indicators, cutting exits and freezing at entry stack faults quickly. Pick your lane early and hold it.

Parkhill, Killinarden and Redwood

Tight residential manoeuvre zones with parked cars and gradients. Parkhill reverse is one of the hardest in the country because of slope plus limited space. Kerb contact, weak observation and clutch panic on hills are the fail patterns.

Tymon and Bancroft

Entrance approach to the Tallaght RSA driving test centre at Premier Business Park
Entering Premier Business Park on Broomhill Road for the Tallaght test centre

Restricted-visibility estate exits need creep-and-peep and full left–right scans. Rushing out or incomplete observation is marked hard here.

Where is reverse, hill start and turnabout done in Tallaght?

Irish RSA car tests at this centre use reverse around a corner, turnabout and hill start — not UK-style parallel or bay parking as standard marked manoeuvres.

Where is the reverse around the corner done?

  • Killinarden Estate → The Meadows West → Alpine Rise
  • Redwood Way → Treepark Road (beside Dunnes Stores) → Redwood Walk
  • Parkhill Road → Parkhill Avenue
  • St Aongus Green

Parked cars, tight angles and poor visibility are deliberate. Parkhill combines slope with limited space — control and continuous observation matter more than speed.

Where is the hill start done?

  • Treepark Road (outside Tamarisk Heights)
  • Elmcastle Park (beside the field)
  • Tymonville Park

Tallaght gradients are steeper than many Dublin centres. Rolling back, over-revving, or moving off without mirrors and a blind-spot check are common marks.

Where is the turnabout done?

  • Glenview Park (very common)
  • Onto the Court from The Heath → The Oaks → The Meadows East
  • Avonbeg Park → Mountain Park (outside basketball court)
  • Homelawn Villas → Mountain Park area

Quiet traffic but limited turning space. Mirror checks between each movement matter as much as steering judgement.

What is the Tallaght pass rate and waiting time?

Pass rate: 48.5% Category B. Source: CSO / RSA driving test statistics (ROA), Category B, July 2026.

Waiting time: 21 weeks to invite. Check MyRoadSafety for live slots and cancellations. Source: CSO / RSA driving test statistics (ROA), Category B, July 2026. Last updated July 2026.

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Local tips to pass the Tallaght driving test

  1. Treat leaving Premier Business Park / Broomhill Road as the first marked junction.
  2. Practise Greenhills Road lights in daytime traffic until lane choice feels automatic.
  3. At Belgard and hospital-area roundabouts, pick your lane early and hold it.
  4. On Parkhill reverse: expect slope plus tight space — control first, then observation.
  5. Tallaght hill starts are steeper than many Dublin centres — aim for zero rollback.
  6. Estate exits in Tymon, Bancroft and Redwood need visible head checks every time.
  7. Do not trust road width for speed — watch 50 → 60 transitions near distributors.
  8. Hesitation on Greenhills and Castletymon is marked as hard as unsafe gaps — be decisive and safe.
  9. Repeat Glenview and Mountain Park turnabouts until mirror checks between moves are automatic.
  10. Use MyRoadSafety cancellations if you want an earlier Tallaght appointment.
Traffic-light cross junction with limited forward visibility on a Tallaght test route
Light-controlled junctions: creep for sight lines, then commit when the gap is real

Related guides: How to pass the Tallaght driving test · Tallaght fail spots · Dublin driving test routes

Tallaght driving test routes – frequently asked questions

Where do testers take you on Tallaght driving test routes?

Examiners reuse corridors around Broomhill Road, Greenhills Road, Castletymon Road, Belgard Road, St Aongus, Tymon, Bancroft, Redwood / Treepark, Parkhill and Killinarden — typically within a few kilometres of Premier Business Park.

Where is the reverse around the corner done on the Tallaght test?

Common reverse areas include Killinarden → The Meadows West → Alpine Rise, Redwood Way → Treepark Road → Redwood Walk, Parkhill Road → Parkhill Avenue, and St Aongus Green. Parkhill is especially tight because of slope plus limited space.

Where is the hill start on the Tallaght driving test?

Hill starts often appear on Treepark Road outside Tamarisk Heights, Elmcastle Park beside the field, and Tymonville Park. Gradients here are steeper than many Dublin centres — any rollback is marked.

Where is the turnabout done on the Tallaght test route?

Turnabouts are often done in Glenview Park, from The Heath toward The Oaks / The Meadows East, Avonbeg Park → Mountain Park, and Homelawn Villas toward Mountain Park.

How long is the driving test in Tallaght?

Plan for about 30–40 minutes including checks and manoeuvres, with a drive of at least 7.5 km. Signs, questions and technical checks add time at the centre.

What manoeuvres are on the Tallaght RSA driving test?

Expect reverse around a corner, hill start and turnabout. Parallel parking and bay parking are not the standard RSA car-test manoeuvres used at this centre.

What is the Tallaght driving test pass rate?

The Category B pass rate at Tallaght was 48.5% in July 2026. Source: CSO / RSA driving test statistics (ROA), Category B, July 2026.

How long is the waiting time for a Tallaght driving test?

CSO reported 21 weeks to driving test invite at month end (July 2026). Confirm live slots on MyRoadSafety. Source: CSO / RSA driving test statistics (ROA), Category B, July 2026.

Where is the Tallaght driving test centre?

Premier Business Park, 52 Broomhill Rd, Tallaght, Dublin, D24 VE8E. Always confirm the address on your RSA booking letter.

Can I change my Tallaght driving test date?

If your test is more than 10 days away you can usually change date or time free via MyRoadSafety. Closer than that, cancelling typically means losing the fee unless RSA rules for your situation allow otherwise — check rsa.ie.

Written by Liam O'Connor. Centre statistics last updated July 2026.