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Address Ballincollig, Co. Cork, P31 DA38
Pass Rate (H1 2024) 73.0%
Independent service Independent
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About Ballincollig Driving Test Centre

Ballincollig Driving Test Centre is in Ballincollig, Co. Cork, postcode P31 DA38. The town is about 9 km west of Cork City and lies north of the N22, giving it practical access for learners travelling from Ballincollig, Ovens and Cork’s western suburbs. Ballincollig has a busy town setting, with residential areas, local shopping and connections towards Cork City. Use the centre address on your RSA appointment confirmation as your final arrival reference. The N22 and the town’s local road network are useful preparation context, but they should not be treated as an official test route.

Ballincollig may suit learners based in the town, Ovens, Carrigrohane and western Cork suburbs, or anyone who can arrange a calm, reliable journey to P31 DA38. It can also be practical for learners who already take lessons around Cork’s west side and want a centre close to their usual driving area.

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Centre Address
Ballincollig, Co. Cork
P31 DA38
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Ballincollig Pass Rate and Statistics

73.0%
Overall Pass Rate

Pass Rate Analysis

Ballincollig recorded a 73% driving test pass rate in H1 2024, compared with a supplied national average of 47.3%. This is historical context, not a forecast of your own result or a measure of how easy the centre is. Your outcome depends on your driving on the day, your preparation and meeting the required standard. Data source: RSA.

How Ballincollig Compares

For travel choices, Wilton (Cork) is 3.3 miles from Ballincollig and Cork (Togher) is 4 miles away. Mallow is a further alternative at 17.4 miles. Each option means a different journey and local driving environment, so choose based on a centre you can reach comfortably and practise for, rather than historical pass-rate comparisons.

Preparing for Ballincollig

Build preparation around normal driving skills that transfer across Ballincollig rather than trying to memorise a route. The town sits north of the N22, while local planning documents reference roads including Maglin Road and Killumney Road. Use familiar local drives to practise reading signs early, selecting the correct lane where marked, checking mirrors before changing position and keeping safe space in changing traffic.

Give yourself practice in town-centre conditions, residential streets and busier approaches without assuming any of them will feature in your test. The N22 is a major access road beside Ballincollig, so be clear on motorway and higher-speed-road rules with your instructor where relevant. Focus on observation, speed choice, junction routines and independent decision-making. These are preparation areas only, not an alleged Ballincollig test route.

Getting to Ballincollig Test Centre

Ballincollig is around 9 km west of Cork City and north of the N22. TFI lists Route 220 between Ballincollig, Cork City and Carrigaline, and the service operates around the clock, although you should check the live timetable before relying on it for an appointment. If travelling by car, allow extra time to settle before your test rather than arriving rushed. Confirm the exact meeting point, access arrangements and any parking arrangements from your RSA appointment details before travelling. Do not assume parking is available at the test location.

Ballincollig, Co. Cork P31 DA38

Earlier Appointment Guidance for Ballincollig

RSA controls official driving test appointments and availability. Irish Driving Test Finder is independent of the RSA, and it saves you from repeatedly refreshing the RSA MyRoadSafety booking platform for Ballincollig.

Set your preferred Ballincollig centre, dates and times in Notify. If a potentially suitable appointment appears, Notify sends an instant text, giving you the chance to check it while it may still be available. Busy-centre slots can be taken quickly, so an alert can be more useful than checking manually at random times.

AutoBook is optional and is for customers who already hold an RSA appointment and choose to authorise rebooking. It can act quickly when a matching Ballincollig slot is still available, but it cannot reserve, hold or guarantee an appointment. Any earlier test depends entirely on RSA availability and your saved choices.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ballincollig

How should I prepare locally for a Ballincollig driving test?
Practise everyday driving in and around Ballincollig, including town and residential settings. The town is north of the N22, with Maglin Road and Killumney Road nearby. These are local preparation references only, not an official test route.
Does Ballincollig's 73% pass rate mean I will pass?
No. The 73% figure covers H1 2024 and is historical context only. It cannot predict an individual result or show that Ballincollig is easier. Your test outcome depends on your driving and meeting the required standard. Data source: RSA.
What other test centres are close to Ballincollig?
Wilton (Cork) is 3.3 miles away and Cork (Togher) is 4 miles away. Mallow is 17.4 miles away. Consider the travel time, appointment options and where you can prepare confidently, rather than treating rates as a guide to difficulty.
How does Notify work for Ballincollig appointments?
Notify stores your Ballincollig centre, date and time choices. When a potentially suitable RSA appointment is detected, it sends an instant text. That means you do not need to keep refreshing the RSA MyRoadSafety booking platform yourself.
Can AutoBook guarantee an earlier Ballincollig test?
No. AutoBook is optional for customers who already have an RSA appointment and authorise rebooking. It can act quickly if a matching Ballincollig slot remains available, but it cannot reserve, hold or guarantee any appointment.
Is Irish Driving Test Finder affiliated with RSA?
No. Irish Driving Test Finder is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or part of RSA, MyRoadSafety or any government body.
How much does the service cost for Ballincollig?
Current plans start from €13.99 as a one-time payment. The checkout shows the exact coverage and service before you pay.

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