Test centre, Co. Dublin
Dublin South Test Centre
Official address, getting there and what to bring on the day.
Address
Unit 307 & 308 Level 3, Dun Laoghaire Shopping Centre, Dun Laoghaire, A96 PW84Source: theorytest.ie, 18 October 2026
Getting there and local notes
Dún Laoghaire Shopping Centre is just steps from the DART station and the ferry terminal, says Visit Dublin.
Source: visitdublin.com
The centre holds more than 80 shops, cafés and restaurants around a central multi-storey car park.
Source: visitdublin.com
The Marine Road multi-storey car park has 350 spaces, a 2.00 m height limit, a lift and disabled spaces.
Source: apcoa.ie
The car park opens 08:00 to 21:00 Monday to Saturday and 09:00 to 19:30 on Sundays.
Source: apcoa.ie
What to bring on the day
Original photo ID
Passport, Public Services Card, learner permit, Irish licence or EU ID card. No photocopies or pictures.
Same name as the booking
The name on your ID must match your booking exactly.
Arrive 30 minutes early
If you are late you cannot sit the test and you lose the fee.
Phone away
Staff scan for mobile and Bluetooth devices at check in. Belongings go in a locker.
Sources: ID requirements, FAQ theorytest.ie
Test with a voiceover
Since 1 December 2025 the test offers a voiceover in 21 languages, including Brazilian Portuguese. You choose it when you book. On screen text stays in English.
Source: theorytest.ie
40
questions
45
minutes
€45
fee
5 practice questions before your test
One question from each syllabus category.
Score: 0/5
Question 1 of 5
What does this sign mean?
Explanation: This sign gives advance warning of a railway crossing ahead that is protected by gates or lifting barriers. You should be prepared to stop and follow the required procedure.
Question 2 of 5
What should a driver do if their vehicle breaks down on an automatic railway level crossing?
Explanation: In this situation, you and all passengers should get out of the vehicle and immediately use the emergency phone at the crossing to contact the signal operator so that trains can be stopped. If necessary, warn other motorists. Do not return to the vehicle until instructed by the signal operator or emergency services.
Question 3 of 5
What can be affected by driving on under-inflated tyres?
Explanation: Under-inflated tyres may adversely affect many of the vehicle's systems, including its braking ability, suspension, steering and fuel consumption. In particular, under-inflated tyres can affect the vehicles braking ability and can result in premature tyre wear. Tyres should always be inflated according to the vehicle manufacturers guidelines, information on which can be found in the vehicle handbook.
Question 4 of 5
What should the driver do to secure the vehicle when changing a front nearside (left-hand side) wheel?
Explanation: If a driver has to change a front nearside (left-hand side) wheel, make sure to do it in a safe place on level ground. Take care, wear high visibility vest/jacket, use a warning triangle and hazard warning lights as appropriate. The vehicle should be secured by applying the parking brake (hand brake), switching off the engine, engaging a low gear and using a wheel chock if necessary. If unfamiliar with how to change a wheel seek assistance from a competent person.
Question 5 of 5
When driving on a road that has a potholed surface and there is a cyclist ahead, what should a driver do?
Explanation: You should always be aware of how vulnerable cyclists are. When you are driving on a road with potholes or bad surfaces, give plenty of clearance to the cyclists when overtaking them. Take into account that they may swerve suddenly to avoid potholes.
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