SPSV Test Guide
Everything you need to know about the SPSV Skills Test, course contents, and requirements
Booking the SPSV Skills Test
How to register for your test
Test Fee
€90
Payable by credit or debit card over the phone, or by postal order
Required Information
You will need to provide your PPS Number when booking
Test Centres
There are FIVE test centres located across Ireland. You can choose any centre according to your convenience.
SPSV Skills Test Overview
Total Questions
Minutes Duration
Pass Rate Required
Important: Partial Pass
If you pass one module and fail the other, you have ONE YEAR to pass the remaining module. You only need to retake the module you failed.
Section 1: Industry Knowledge
Regulations, licensing, and business operations
Questions
54 Questions
Pass Requirement
75%
Study Material
Candidates should study the official manual for industry knowledge:
Download Official Manual (PDF)Section 2: Area Knowledge
Routes, landmarks, and local geography
Questions
36 Questions
Pass Requirement
75%
What You Need to Know
Candidates should have comprehensive knowledge of the relevant county in which they are appearing for the test. This includes routes, one-way streets, landmarks, and navigation.
Area Knowledge Course Contents
Comprehensive Dublin area knowledge topics covered in our course
Main Routes to Dublin City
10 routes to Dublin city centre + street names
+ maps included
Interesting Places in Dublin
Hotels, pubs, restaurants, hospitals, etc.
+ maps included
Road Markings
Colour of roads in a map
Places of Interest on Squares
Hotels, colleges, etc.
North & South Circular Roads
Dublin circular routes
+ maps included
Train Stations
Dublin train stations
Residential Areas
Adjoining residential areas
Dublin Hotels
Comprehensive hotel locations
+ maps included
Dublin Hospitals
Hospital locations and details
+ maps included
Other Known Places
Various landmarks and locations
Churches & Cathedrals
Religious sites in Dublin
+ maps included
Libraries
Dublin library locations
Art Galleries
Dublin art galleries
Museums
Dublin museum locations
Schools
Dublin school locations
Parks, Gardens & Cemeteries
Green spaces and memorial sites
Embassies
Embassy locations in Dublin
Sports Grounds
Sports venues in Dublin
Night Clubs & Pubs
Entertainment venues
Restaurants
Dublin restaurant locations
Cinemas
Cinema locations in Dublin
Casinos
Casino locations
One Way Streets
Dublin one-way street navigation
DART Stations
Dublin Area Rapid Transit stations
Pedestrianised Streets
Walking-only areas in Dublin
Industry Knowledge Course Contents
Comprehensive SPSV industry knowledge topics covered in our course
Basic SPSV Industry Knowledge
Fundamental SPSV regulations and requirements
Vehicle
Vehicle requirements and specifications
Hire & Fares
Pricing structures and hire regulations
Customer Satisfaction
Service standards and customer care
Business
Business operations and management
Health and Safety
Safety regulations and protocols
At the Test Centre
What to bring and when to arrive
Arrival Time
Please arrive at the test centre 30 minutes prior to your scheduled test time.
Required Identification
You must bring one of the following forms of identification:
- Full Irish Driving Licence (Class B or higher)
- European Licence accepted by the National Transport Authority
Important: No other form of ID is accepted. Make sure you bring the correct identification.
Documents Needed After Passing
Prepare these documents to complete your SPSV driver application
Tip: We encourage candidates to arrange these documents in advance so that after passing the SPSV Skills Test, it becomes easier to submit your application immediately.
FORM 15/18 Application Form
Available from your local Garda station or can be printed online
SPSV Driver's License Fee Payment
Pay fees to NTA after passing the test. Receipt must be attached to your application.
Tax Clearance Certificate
Arrange this certificate in advance
SPSV Skills Certificate
Certificate received after passing the SPSV Skills Test
Full Irish Licence Copy
Class B minimum, must be at least one year old
Police Clearance Certificate
Required if you have lived outside Ireland for more than one year (for that country)
NDLS Driving History
Attach your NDLS driving history with the application
Three Identical Photographs
Size: 10cm by 7cm (passport-style photos)
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