Your Driving Test, Sorted.
One hour on the exact routes the tester will take you. Then use the same car on test day. No surprises, no panic.
Car hire included for test day. Same car you practise in.
What is a Pretest Lesson?
A pretest lesson is a one-hour session focused entirely on your driving test. Your instructor drives you through the actual routes used by the tester at your booked test centre. You practise the junctions, roundabouts, and road sections that come up on test day.
The price includes car hire for the test itself. You drive the same dual-controlled car you practised in. No need to arrange a car or find an accompanying driver.
Pretest lessons are for learners who have already completed their EDT or most of it. If you are still in the early stages, a regular lesson package is the better fit.
Your Test Day, Hour by Hour
The driving test follows the same pattern every time. No surprises. Here is how the day goes.
Your instructor picks you up
We collect you from home or a meeting point near the test centre. You get a warm-up drive on the test routes to settle your nerves and loosen up.
Arrive at the test centre
Park up and head inside. Bring your learner permit, logbook, and glasses if required. The tester will call your name.
Technical checks (2 minutes)
The tester asks a few questions about the car. Where is the fog light switch? How do you check the tyre tread? You will have practised all of these.
Driving section (25-30 minutes)
The tester gives directions. Left here, right at the next junction, follow the road. These are the same routes you drove in your pretest lesson. You know them already.
Turnabout and reverse
At some point the tester asks for a turnabout (three-point turn) and a reverse around a corner or into a space. Practise these until they are automatic.
Result (on the spot)
The tester gives you the result straight away. If you pass, you get a Certificate of Competency. If not, you get a detailed fault sheet so you know exactly what to work on.
Choose Your Test Centre
We prepare learners for every RSA test centre in Cork. Select yours to see routes, tips, and directions.
Wilton Test Centre
Doughcloyne Industrial Estate, Sarsfield Road, Wilton, Cork, T12 WV22
The busiest test centre in Cork. Located in the Doughcloyne Industrial Estate off Sarsfield Road. Routes head through Bishopstown, past CIT (MTU), and around the Wilton roundabout. Expect multi-lane roundabouts, bus lanes, and busy residential estates.
Common Test Routes
Serves learners from: Bishopstown, Wilton, Togher, Ballyphehane, Turner's Cross, Douglas, Ballinlough, Cork City Centre
Test Day Countdown
Enter your test date. We will tell you how long you have and what to do between now and then.
What to Bring on Test Day
Tap each item to check it off. All items are required by the RSA.
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Are You Ready for Your Test?
Answer 6 quick questions. We will tell you honestly if you are ready or if you need more preparation.
Pretest Lesson + Car Hire
One price covers everything. The lesson, the practice, and the car for your test.
1-hour lesson + car hire for test day
- Practice on actual test routes
- Same dual-controlled car on test day
- Technical question prep
- Door-to-door pickup
1-hour lesson + car hire for test day
- Practice on actual test routes
- Automatic dual-controlled car
- Technical question prep
- Door-to-door pickup
Need more than one lesson before your test? Check our lesson packages for multi-lesson discounts.
Pretest FAQ
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Test Booked? Let Us Get You Ready.
Do not leave it to the last minute. Book at least one week before your test date so you have time to absorb the routes.