New figures show a significant variation between pass rates at driving test centres around the country.

The Irish Independent says a report by the Road Safety Authority shows a 28% gap between the highest and lowest ranking test centres – which means your chances of passing the test could depend on where you live.

The unpublished report shows significant variation in pass rates at test centres around the country.

Ennis has the highest pass rate – at almost 68% – with Sligo and Clifden coming in second and third.

Whilst Kilkenny comes in at the other end of the scale with the lowest pass rate at almost 40% – just after Finglas and Rathgar in Dublin.

The RSA has defended the figures – saying they are in line with other countries and depend on the number of people tested which can vary greatly between test centres.

And it says the introduction of mandatory driving lessons is expected to significantly improve pass rates.