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Kilkenny (Govt Buildings) Driving Test Routes & Centre Guide

Kilkenny (Govt Buildings) has a pass rate of 59.7%, above the national average of 55.5%, with an estimated wait of about 13 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
59.7%
Waiting time
13 weeks
Practice routes
7
Avg turns
23.9
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Route Profile

Avg roundabouts
6.0
Avg sharp turns
12.1
Dominant road type
Tertiary
Sharp turnsMixed local roads8 roundaboutsMain-road sectionsHigher attention

Local route intelligence

What to practise around Kilkenny (Govt Buildings)

Primary road environment

Tertiary

Most route data for Kilkenny (Govt Buildings) is classified around tertiary roads. Practise selecting a safe speed and position as the road environment changes.

Roundabout-heavy pattern

10 roundabouts

Route 5 has the highest roundabout count in the current practice-route set. Use it for lane choice, signalling and exit observation.

Turn-dense pattern

29 turns

Route 6 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.

Kilkenny (Govt Buildings) Driving Test Practice Routes

7 independent Kilkenny (Govt Buildings) practice route patterns. Drive each one turn-by-turn with GPS guidance in the app.

Route 1

High

19 turns, 8 roundabouts, 9 sharp turns.

8 roundaboutsSharp turnsMain-road sections
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Route 2

High

25 turns, 0 roundabouts, 15 sharp turns.

Sharp turnsHigher attention
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Route 3

High

20 turns, 8 roundabouts, 7 sharp turns.

8 roundaboutsSharp turnsMixed local roads
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Route 4

High

23 turns, 7 roundabouts, 12 sharp turns.

7 roundaboutsSharp turnsMixed local roads
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Route 5

High

22 turns, 10 roundabouts, 10 sharp turns.

10 roundaboutsSharp turnsMixed local roads
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Route 6

High

29 turns, 0 roundabouts, 19 sharp turns.

Sharp turnsHigher attention
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Route 7

High

29 turns, 9 roundabouts, 13 sharp turns.

9 roundaboutsSharp turnsMain-road sections
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Final-week preparation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pass rate at Kilkenny (Govt Buildings) driving test centre?

Kilkenny (Govt Buildings) has a pass rate of 59.7%, 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 Kilkenny (Govt Buildings)?

The estimated waiting time at Kilkenny (Govt Buildings) is around 13 weeks (national average is about 12.1 weeks). Waiting times change with demand, so check current booking availability before booking.

Is Kilkenny (Govt Buildings) a hard test centre?

Kilkenny (Govt Buildings) routes average 6.0 roundabouts and 23.9 turns on mostly tertiary roads. No centre is "easy" — focus on sharp turns, mixed local roads, 8 roundabouts to drive calmly on test day.

What should I practise before my test at Kilkenny (Govt Buildings)?

Prioritise sharp turns, mixed local roads, 8 roundabouts. 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