Ennis has retained its status as the best place in Ireland to do your driving test.
Figures released show 70% of learner drivers who take their test in Clare’s county town pass-an increase of just over 2 and half percent on 2011 figures.
Kilrush recorded a figure of 59.3% while learner drivers in Shannon recorded a 52.5 % pass rate.
Portlaoise has recorded the lowest pass rate with just over 42% of applicants passing their test.