15 Community Routes Co. Dublin

Finglas Test Centre | Route Profile

Located in North Dublin, Finglas is one of the few urban centers where wait times have been significantly reduced through recent RSA action plans. Base location: Block 3/5, Jamestown Business Park, Jamestown Road, Finglas, D11 TDE9.

Pass Rate 44.8%

Wait Time 11 weeks

#1 Fail Reason Many failures occur at the large and busy Charlestown roundabouts where lane selection is critical and often confusing. Poor observation of oncoming traffic at the many T-junctions in the surrounding estates is also common. Track these zones in the app →

Red Zone: Late morning is a peak time for the nearby commercial and retail parks, creating heavy truck traffic. The 4:00 PM window is also difficult as commuters begin to fill the main roads leading to the M50 interchange.

Local Hazards

The Jamestown Road roundabout and the high-speed N2 sections are the biggest hurdles. 'Clancy's Corner' is a famous 90-degree turn that requires extreme caution to avoid mounting the curb.

Community Advice

The roundabouts near the Joe Duffy motors are legendary for their complexity; practice these until you are confident with every exit. Watch your speed in the 30kph zones in housing estates.

Arrival & Parking Protocol

Tip: The RSA centre on Jamestown Road has its own gated car park with clearly marked bays for candidates. It is standard practice to reverse into these spaces so you are ready to drive straight out at the start of your test.

Driver Reviews

Community Feedback

"Finglas is a busy hub, but the staff ensure that everything runs like clockwork. Very professional service."

Community Feedback

"I felt the examiner was very observant and provided a fair result based on the challenging route provided."

Internal Guide

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