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Carlow Talbot Hotel Driving Test Routes & Centre Guide

Carlow Talbot Hotel has a pass rate of 59.2%, above the national average of 55.5%, with an estimated wait of about 9 weeks. Use these official CSO indicators alongside 7 independent practice route patterns from My Driving Test to prepare for nearby road types, turns and observation skills.

Pass-rate dataset: 2026-05 · Waiting-time dataset: 2026-05 · Route coverage verified for this centre

Pass rate
59.2%
Waiting time
9 weeks
Practice routes
7
Avg turns
23.7
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Route Profile

Avg roundabouts
7.7
Avg sharp turns
10.7
Dominant road type
Secondary
Sharp turnsMain-road sectionsHigher attention6 roundabouts2 roundabouts

Local route intelligence

What to practise around Carlow Talbot Hotel

Primary road environment

Secondary

Most route data for Carlow Talbot Hotel is classified around secondary roads. Practise selecting a safe speed and position as the road environment changes.

Roundabout-heavy pattern

15 roundabouts

Route 3 has the highest roundabout count in the current practice-route set. Use it for lane choice, signalling and exit observation.

Turn-dense pattern

35 turns

Route 3 has the most recorded turns. Use it to rehearse mirrors, signals, position and progress repeatedly.

These are independent practice-route characteristics, not a prediction of the route an examiner will choose. Use them to build transferable driving habits rather than memorising turns.

Carlow Talbot Hotel Driving Test Practice Routes

7 independent Carlow Talbot Hotel practice route patterns. Drive each one turn-by-turn with GPS guidance in the app.

Route 1

High

20 turns, 6 roundabouts, 9 sharp turns.

6 roundaboutsSharp turnsMain-road sections
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Route 2

High

14 turns, 2 roundabouts, 8 sharp turns.

2 roundaboutsSharp turnsHigher attention
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Route 3

High

35 turns, 15 roundabouts, 14 sharp turns.

15 roundaboutsSharp turnsBusier main roads
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Route 4

High

9 turns, 3 roundabouts, 5 sharp turns.

3 roundaboutsSteady turnsHigher attention
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Route 5

High

33 turns, 5 roundabouts, 14 sharp turns.

5 roundaboutsSharp turnsMain-road sections
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Route 6

High

32 turns, 14 roundabouts, 14 sharp turns.

14 roundaboutsSharp turnsMain-road sections
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Route 7

High

23 turns, 9 roundabouts, 11 sharp turns.

9 roundaboutsSharp turnsMain-road sections
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pass rate at Carlow Talbot Hotel driving test centre?

Carlow Talbot Hotel has a pass rate of 59.2%, which is above the national average of 55.5%. Pass rates reflect the mix of candidates and local route difficulty, so treat them as a guide rather than a guarantee.

How long is the driving test waiting time at Carlow Talbot Hotel?

The estimated waiting time at Carlow Talbot Hotel is around 9 weeks (national average is about 12.1 weeks). Waiting times change with demand, so check current booking availability before booking.

Is Carlow Talbot Hotel a hard test centre?

Carlow Talbot Hotel routes average 7.7 roundabouts and 23.7 turns on mostly secondary roads. No centre is "easy" — focus on sharp turns, main-road sections, higher attention to drive calmly on test day.

What should I practise before my test at Carlow Talbot Hotel?

Prioritise sharp turns, main-road sections, higher attention. Drive the local route types more than once, changing your goal each time: first navigation, then observation, then calm test pacing.

Your test-day advantage

Know the route before test day.

Turn nervous drives into focused practice. Follow independent route patterns with clear, turn-by-turn voice guidance on iPhone and Android.

303
Test routes
46
Test centres
Voice guided
Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Built for iPhone & Android
Practise at your own pace

Voice navigation active
Turn right in 200 metres