Driving Lessons in Bayside
Bayside lessons, from someone who knows every road and test route in Dublin 13.
Which path suits Bayside learners?
Total beginner - Bayside
Starting from scratch? Your EDT begins on Bayside Boulevard and the quiet side streets. You work up to Sutton Cross and Kilbarrack Road once your basics are in place.
Start EDTPretest ready
Test booked? Focused prep on Sutton Cross approaches, Kilbarrack Road positioning, and the Raheny test centre routes through Bayside.
Book Test PrepAutomatic preference
Prefer automatic? Our automatic instructors cover Bayside and know the Raheny test routes. Same preparation, no clutch.
Automatic LessonsBayside is where you build real confidence
Bayside Boulevard is deceptive. It looks straight and simple but the junctions at either end are busy. Sutton Cross is one of the trickiest junctions on the northside, with traffic from five directions merging in a tight space. Kilbarrack Road carries fast traffic from the coast. Learning in Bayside means you deal with quiet residential streets and high-pressure junctions within the same lesson.
Nearby Test Centre
Raheny, 4km away (10 mins). Often includes Bayside routes in test itinerary.
Key Local Roads
Bayside Boulevard North, Kilbarrack Road, Sutton Cross, Bayside Boulevard South, Alden Road.
12 EDT lessons on Bayside roads
The 12 mandatory EDT lessons happen on Bayside roads. Bayside Boulevard North and Kilbarrack Road are in the mix from lesson one.
L1-2: Car Controls and Positioning
Early lessons use Bayside Boulevard South and the residential side streets. Speed ramps and light traffic give you space to work on clutch control and mirrors before the busier roads arrive.
Learn about EDTL3-4: Direction Changes and Speed
Bayside Boulevard North introduces parked cars narrowing the lane and oncoming vehicles to judge. Changing direction at the boulevard ends means reading the junction and committing cleanly.
EDT detailsL5-6: Complex Positioning and Hazards
Kilbarrack Road carries bus route traffic and has parked cars tightening the lanes. Stopping distances, pedestrian crossings, and bus stops all appear on this road within a few hundred metres.
Test preparationL7-8: Sharing the Road and Traffic
Alden Road connects Bayside to the Howth Road through tight residential streets with poor visibility at junctions. Sharing this road with oncoming traffic and parked delivery vans is real observation practice.
Test preparationL9-10: Complex Junctions and Speed Management
Sutton Cross is the focus. Traffic lights, filter arrows, and heavy traffic from multiple directions. Lane selection on approach and correct give-way after the junction take several sessions to become instinctive.
View optionsL11-12: Calm Driving and Route Consolidation
Final lessons run the full Raheny test centre route from Bayside. Observation checks, right turns on Kilbarrack Road, and a timed run through Sutton Cross to close out the EDT programme.
Book nowDriving lessons in Bayside, from Bayside Boulevard to Sutton Cross
Bayside Boulevard North is the first road on the list. Wide with a central green strip, but parked cars on both sides bring it down to one effective lane. Learners from the DART side of Bayside know the road well on foot. Behind the wheel is a different story.
Kilbarrack Road connects south to Raheny and carries a steady stream of bus route traffic. It is the kind of road the test examiner uses, so your instructor spends real time here on positioning and observation at junctions.
Sutton Cross is a multi-road junction where the Howth Road, Greenfield Road, and Dublin Road all converge. Lane selection going in and giving way correctly coming out are both tested. Your instructor will approach it from different directions until it feels routine.
Pickup points include Bayside DART Station on Bayside Boulevard, Bayside Shopping Centre car park, and Bayside Senior College on Bayside Boulevard outside school hours. Female instructors are available on request.
Manual lessons: €53.27 single, €49 per lesson on the 12-pack, €52.50 on the 6-pack. Full EDT: €587.95 manual, €659.24 automatic. Pretest: €183.63 manual, €193.81 automatic, car hire included. Automatic single: €61.41, or €54.94 per lesson on the 12-pack.
Pickup points in Bayside
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Bayside DART Station
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Bayside Shopping Centre
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Bayside Senior College
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Your home, work, or college
Passed at Raheny. Here is what they said.
Ben took driving lessons with RSA School of Motoring. I did my 12 lessons with Richie and overall had a brilliant experience. My lessons took place around the Mulhuddart and Finglas areas to make sure I was comfortable with those test routes. I would highly recommend Richie as a driving instructor as throughout the 12 lessons he was always really relaxed which helped me to stay calm when I just started learning in particular.
Marco took driving lessons with RSA School of Motoring. I took the 12 EDT Lessons package with Richard in the Finglas Area. He was always looking to help me improve my driving skills. He focuses on telling you were your weaknesses are so you can focus more on them and show him how much you have improved the next time you see him. Really enjoyed all the EDT lessons given by him. Highly recommend instructor.
If you are doing your test in Finglas, LOOK NO FURTHER than Alan who works for the RSA School of Motoring in Finglas. I met him last week and did a pretest with him and I passed my test with flying colours. He showed me absolutely EVERYTHING you need to know when it comes to a driving test - explanation of the grades, goes through the questions of signage/ secondary controls etc, and gives you many many MANY tips along the way. All feedback was extremely constructive, he made me feel very much at ease, built up my confidence and even spent an extra 20 minutes with me more than what I had paid! The man is an absolute gent who is absolutely EXCELLENT in his role of Driving Instructor and got me across the line! Top class, Thanks Alan!
Everything about the service I received from the RSA from the EDTs to my pre-tests, were carried out with the utmost professionalism. I completed my EDTs with Peter around the Finglas test routes. Peter really gave me a strong foundation with my driving experience/ practice. Peter then recommended Kevin for pre-tests around the Tallaght test routes. Kevin gave me amazing tips and advice when it came to my driving preparations. Everything about the service i received from the RSA was exceptional!
Lesson prices for Bayside drivers
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 Raheny test centre.
What Bayside learners want to know
How much do driving lessons in Bayside cost?
A single manual lesson is €53.27. The 12-lesson EDT pack is €587.95, working out at €49 per lesson. Automatic single lessons are €61.41, or €54.94 per lesson on the 12-pack. All prices are fixed.
Where will I do my driving test?
Bayside learners test at Raheny Test Centre. Routes come through Kilbarrack Road and towards Sutton Cross. We practise those exact routes.
Do you offer automatic driving lessons in Bayside?
Yes. We have automatic instructors in the Bayside area. Same EDT programme, same routes along Bayside Boulevard and Kilbarrack Road.
How do I book driving lessons?
Call us or book online. We will match you with an instructor who knows Bayside, Sutton Cross, and the Raheny test routes.
What is the EDT programme?
EDT (Essential Driver Training) is 12 compulsory lessons for learner drivers. It covers everything from basic car control to hazard awareness and test preparation.