Driving Lessons in Ballybrack
Ballybrack lessons, from someone who knows every road and test route in South County Dublin.
Which route suits you in Ballybrack?
Total beginner - Ballybrack
Never driven before? We start you on quiet roads near Shanganagh Park and build up from there. Your EDT covers all 12 required lessons.
Start EDTPretest ready
Test booked at Dun Laoghaire? We focus on the actual routes, including Commons Road, the N11 approach, and Loughlinstown roundabout.
Book Test PrepAutomatic preference
Want automatic? We have instructors based locally who teach in automatic cars. Same EDT structure, less to think about.
Automatic LessonsBallybrack is where you build real confidence
Ballybrack Road tests your patience. The residential streets are tight, parking is everywhere, and the junction at Church Road catches new drivers out. Our instructors grew up driving these roads.
Nearby Test Centre
Dun Laoghaire/Deansgrange, 4.5km away (12 mins). Often includes Ballybrack routes in test itinerary.
Key Local Roads
Ballybrack Road, Church Road, Quinn's Road, Shanganagh Road, N11 Southbound.
Your 12 EDT hours in Ballybrack, built for the Dun Laoghaire test
From Quinn's Road basics to Church Road hill work and N11 merging. Twelve lessons that cover everything on the Dun Laoghaire test routes.
L1-2: Car Controls and Road Position
Quinn's Road is the starting point. Speed ramps and light residential traffic give you space to get comfortable with the controls, clutch, and basic road position before the tighter village roads are introduced.
Learn about EDTL3-4: Changing Direction and Speed
Ballybrack Road through the village teaches direction changes in a real setting. Cars parked on both sides reduce the road to a single lane in places. You learn to read the space available and commit to turns without hesitation.
EDT detailsL5-6: Complex Positioning and Hazards
Shanganagh Road connects Ballybrack to Shankill, with mixed traffic flow, cyclists, and bus stops along the route. Hazard awareness, mirror timing, and the right road position for each bus stop and junction are built here.
Test preparationL7-8: Sharing the Road and Traffic
Church Road climbs steeply into Killiney with blind corners and limited footpaths. Pedestrians walk on the road surface, and oncoming traffic appears quickly on the bends. You learn to share the space and adjust speed on gradient.
Test preparationL9-10: Complex Junctions and Speed
The N11 southbound is the biggest step up. Fast-moving dual carriageway traffic requires confident gap selection on the merge and proper lane discipline. This is where higher-speed dual carriageway driving is introduced for the first time.
View optionsL11-12: Calm Driving and Night Driving
Final lessons loop through Shanganagh Park and back along Ballybrack Road in lower-light conditions. The Shanganagh Park loop is a good consolidation circuit, and evening driving brings the observation and lighting skills needed for the Dun Laoghaire test.
Book nowDriving lessons in Ballybrack, from the village roads to the N11
Ballybrack Road runs through the heart of the village with parked cars on both sides, tight bends, and steady local traffic. It is the kind of road that teaches you to read ahead and position well from the very first lesson.
Lessons start on Quinn's Road, a residential stretch with speed ramps and light traffic, before moving to Church Road's steep gradient and blind corners. Church Road into Killiney is where hill starts and clutch control are properly tested.
We pick you up at Ballybrack Village near the shops, the Shanganagh Park entrance on Shanganagh Road, or the Dublin Bus stop on Ballybrack Road for routes 7 and 84.
Manual single lessons cost €53.27. A 6-lesson pack is €52.50 per lesson. The full 12-lesson EDT is €587.95. Automatic single lessons are €61.41, or €54.94 per lesson on the 12-pack, full EDT €659.24. Pretest costs €183.63 manual and €193.81 automatic, car hire included.
Female instructors are available. Your test is at Dun Laoghaire/Deansgrange Test Centre, just 12 minutes away, and we cover the exact routes during your lessons.
Pickup points in Ballybrack
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Ballybrack Village
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Shanganagh Park Entrance
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Dublin Bus Stop - Ballybrack Road
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Your home, work, or college
Ballybrack learners who passed at Dun Laoghaire
Alannah took driving lessons with RSA School of Motoring. Passed first time! I did my lessons with John. Ballybrack area. John made me feel very comfortable behind the wheel and had great patience with me especially as a nervous driver! Would highly recommend John to anyone starting lessons! Thanks again John!
Samar took driving lessons with RSA School of Motoring. My experience with John was spotless. To everyone living in Blackrock or nearby, he is your man! Very professional, and was very clear when he used to give directions and new information. He say it in a way that you could memorize it. I passed my practical test from the first time! Thank you John.
Zach took driving lessons with RSA School of Motoring. This was a great overall experience, from the booking process through the lessons. John was my instructor in D4/Deansgrange and was absolutely brilliant. During the lessons but also the prep for the test. I couldn’t have been more prepared and no doubt John is the reason I passed on my first try! Highly recommend!
Laoise learned to drive with Jonathan in the dun laoghaire area. Cannot recommend Jonathan from RSA School of Motoring enough if you are learning to drive in the Dun Laoghaire/Deansgrange areas. He breaks everything down and makes learning how to drive really enjoyable! Helped me to pass my test first time with no stress at all !
Driving lesson prices in Ballybrack, South County Dublin
Pay by the lesson or book a full 12-lesson EDT package. No hidden fees.
€53.27 Manual €61.41 Automatic 3 Lessons
€158.17 €52.72/ea Manual €180.57 €60.19/ea Automatic 6 Lessons
€315.01 €52.50/ea Manual €353.71 €58.95/ea Automatic 12 Lessons (Full EDT)
€587.95 €49.00/ea Manual €659.24 €54.94/ea Automatic Pretest (1 hour)
€183.63 Manual €193.81 Automatic
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Pretest Preparation
Once your EDT is complete, book a one-hour pretest lesson to assess your readiness before Dun Laoghaire/Deansgrange test centre.
What Ballybrack learners want to know
How much do driving lessons in Ballybrack cost?
Manual lessons start at €49 per hour when you book the 12-lesson EDT package, or €53.27 for a single lesson. Automatic lessons start at €54.94 per hour (12-pack) or €61.41 for a single lesson.
Where will I do my driving test?
Ballybrack learners test at Dun Laoghaire Test Centre in Loughlinstown. We prepare you on the specific routes used, including Commons Road and the surrounding junctions.
Do you offer automatic driving lessons in Ballybrack?
Yes. We have automatic instructors available locally. The EDT programme runs the same way, just in an automatic car.
How do I book driving lessons?
Call us or book online. We match you with an instructor who covers Ballybrack and the D18 area. Most people start with a single lesson to see how it goes.
What is the EDT programme?
EDT is 12 compulsory lessons for all learner drivers. It covers everything from basic car control to defensive driving and test preparation. You need your learner permit before starting.
Dun Laoghaire/Deansgrange Test Centre is 12 minutes from Ballybrack village. Book now and we will match you with an instructor who knows Church Road, the N11, and the full test route.
Or call (01) 902 3100
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