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Mayo has been named as one of the best counties to learn to drive. New research conducted by 123.ie insurance, has revealed the best counties in Ireland for learner drivers.
The study analysed the latest data from the RSA and CSO, including test centres, tests delivered, pass rates, waiting times, fatal collisions and penalty points in 2025.
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Mayo ranked sixth overall, scoring 523.9 out of 600. Longford, Leitrim, Cavan, Roscommon, and Sligo were ahead as the top counties for learner drivers.
In 2025, the national learner driver backlog rose to between 83,000 and 100,000 applicants, with some waiting up to 20 weeks for a test.
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