Primary road environment
Unclassified
Most route data for Portlaoise - Maldron Hotel is classified around unclassified roads. Practise selecting a safe speed and position as the road environment changes.
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Portlaoise - Maldron Hotel Driving Test Routes & Centre Guide
Portlaoise - Maldron Hotel has a pass rate of 60.1%, above the national average of 55.5%, with an estimated wait of about 11 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
60.1%
Waiting time
11 weeks
Practice routes
7
Avg turns
29.0
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Route Profile
Avg roundabouts
9.6
Avg sharp turns
13.7
Dominant road type
Unclassified
Sharp turnsHigher attention6 roundaboutsBusier main roadsMain-road sections
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What to practise around Portlaoise - Maldron Hotel
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
34 turns
Route 5 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.
Portlaoise - Maldron Hotel Driving Test Practice Routes
7 independent Portlaoise - Maldron Hotel practice route patterns. Drive each one turn-by-turn with GPS guidance in the app.
Route 1
High23 turns, 6 roundabouts, 13 sharp turns.
6 roundaboutsSharp turnsMain-road sections
Practise local driving skills with a companion app:iOSAndroidRoute 2
High28 turns, 6 roundabouts, 13 sharp turns.
6 roundaboutsSharp turnsHigher attention
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High29 turns, 15 roundabouts, 13 sharp turns.
15 roundaboutsSharp turnsHigher attention
Practise local driving skills with a companion app:iOSAndroidRoute 4
High32 turns, 7 roundabouts, 14 sharp turns.
7 roundaboutsSharp turnsBusier main roads
Practise local driving skills with a companion app:iOSAndroidRoute 5
High34 turns, 12 roundabouts, 21 sharp turns.
12 roundaboutsSharp turnsMixed local roads
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the pass rate at Portlaoise - Maldron Hotel driving test centre?
Portlaoise - Maldron Hotel has a pass rate of 60.1%, 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 Portlaoise - Maldron Hotel?
The estimated waiting time at Portlaoise - Maldron Hotel is around 11 weeks (national average is about 12.1 weeks). Waiting times change with demand, so check current booking availability before booking.
Is Portlaoise - Maldron Hotel a hard test centre?
Portlaoise - Maldron Hotel routes average 9.6 roundabouts and 29.0 turns on mostly unclassified roads. No centre is "easy" — focus on sharp turns, higher attention, 6 roundabouts to drive calmly on test day.
What should I practise before my test at Portlaoise - Maldron Hotel?
Prioritise sharp turns, higher attention, 6 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
Built for iPhone & Android
Practise at your own pace
↱
Voice navigation active
Turn right in 200 metres