Test centre, Co. Dublin
Santry Test Centre
Official address, getting there and what to bring on the day.
Address
Unit 223 Omni Park Shopping Centre, Santry, D09 Y67PSource: theorytest.ie, 18 October 2026
Getting there and local notes
Omni Park Shopping Centre offers free parking with up to 1,400 spaces.
Source: omnipark.ie
Omni Park sits just off the M1 on the Swords Road in Santry, Dublin 9.
Source: omnipark.ie
The shopping centre spans two floors, with Tesco, Penneys, M&S, Lidl and an 11 screen IMC cinema.
Source: omnipark.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
Where should L-plates be displayed on cars?
Explanation: The holder of a learner permit must display L-plates on the front and rear of their car at all times when driving on public roads.
Question 2 of 5
The driver is following these two vehicles and wishes to overtake - what must the driver consider before overtaking here?
Explanation: You should always make sure that the road ahead is clear so that there is enough distance to allow you to overtake and get back to the correct side of the road without forcing any other road user to alter speed or course. In this case, the brow of the hill is too close to allow a driver to overtake safely.
Question 3 of 5
In what way do motor vehicles harm the environment?
Explanation: Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas emitted by vehicle exhausts into the atmosphere. Driving economically and keeping a vehicle well maintained can reduce the level of carbon monoxide emissions.
Question 4 of 5
When should rear fog lights be used?
Explanation: A driver must only use rear fog lights in dense fog or falling snow. Using fog lights in normal road and weather conditions can dazzle or blind following motorists. Also, fog lights may make brake lights harder to see.
Question 5 of 5
There are pedestrians on the footpath ahead and there are pools of water on the road. What should a driver do?
Explanation: During wet conditions, you should be aware that surface water can affect the stability of your vehicle. This is particularly so where the water lies in pools. As you drive through surface water, you should show consideration to pedestrians and cyclists and try not to splash them as you pass.
Get ready before Santry
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