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In Cork, learners face an average waiting time of 14 weeks, with a pass rate of 55 percent.

Learner drivers in Cork could face a tougher road to getting their licence, according to new research.

A study by 123.ie has ranked County Cork as the third most challenging county in the country to pass a driving test.

The research analysed data from the Road Safety Authority and the Central Statistics Office, looking at pass rates, waiting times and road conditions.

In Cork, learners face an average waiting time of 14 weeks, with a pass rate of 55 percent.

The study also found more than 60,000 drivers in the county had penalty points recorded, suggesting busy road conditions.

Nationally, the learner driver backlog has grown to as many as 100,000 people, with some waiting up to 20 weeks for a test.

Dublin was ranked the most challenging county overall, followed by Monaghan.

 

 

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