Driving Lessons in Belfield
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Belfield is where test prep starts
Nearby Test Centre
Rathgar, 5km away (14 mins). Often includes Belfield routes in test itinerary.
Key Local Roads
Stillorgan Road (N11), Foster Avenue, Roebuck Road, University Road, Clonskeagh Road.
12 EDT lessons on Belfield roads
Your lessons cover UCD campus roads, Roebuck Road, and the Stillorgan Road (N11). Real Belfield traffic from lesson one.
L1-2: Car Controls on Foster Avenue
Foster Avenue is tree-lined and wide, making it a good place to get your first feel for the car. Speed ramps give you natural pause points to work on smooth braking and finding the clutch bite point. You will be surprised how quickly it clicks.
Learn about EDTL3-4: Direction on University Road
University Road runs along the UCD perimeter with pedestrian crossings and students crossing at all hours. You will work on giving way correctly, reading signals early, and keeping your road position steady through the bends past the Arts Block.
EDT detailsL5-6: Positioning on Roebuck Road
Roebuck Road links Belfield south to Clonskeagh with parked cars narrowing the lane in spots. Oncoming traffic creates tight passing situations. These lessons build your spatial awareness and mirror discipline until passing feels routine.
Test preparationL7-8: Traffic on Clonskeagh Road
Clonskeagh Road carries buses, cyclists, and commuter traffic towards Milltown and Dundrum. The Clonskeagh Bridge junction brings filter lanes and pedestrian lights into the same space. You learn to read and hold position when everything is happening at once.
Test preparationL9-10: Speed on Stillorgan Road (N11)
Merging from the UCD exits onto the N11 is the defining challenge in Belfield. Fast buses, lorries, and multi-lane traffic demand assertive observation and quick mirror checks. By lesson ten you should be doing this with confidence.
View optionsL11-12: Night Driving near Belfield
Later lessons include low-light and evening driving on the N11 and Clonskeagh Road. Headlight reflection on wet roads and reduced depth perception on Foster Avenue are both covered. Night driving preparation is part of your EDT, not an add-on.
Book nowDriving lessons in Belfield, from Foster Avenue to the N11
Stillorgan Road (N11) runs past UCD and it sets the pace for driving in Belfield. Merging from the campus exits onto fast-moving dual carriageway traffic is something you practise early and often here. Pickups from UCD Main Entrance, the 46A bus stop on Stillorgan Road, and Foster Avenue shops are all available.
Manual lessons start at €53.27 for a single hour. A 6-lesson pack brings that down to €52.50 per lesson. The 12-lesson EDT package is €587.95 in total. Full EDT covers all twelve mandatory lessons from L1 right through to L12.
Automatic lessons are €61.41 for a single session, or €54.94 per lesson in a 12-pack. Full automatic EDT is €659.24. Female instructors are available on request.
Pretest preparation costs €183.63 for manual, €193.81 for automatic, and includes car hire for the test. Your test will most likely be at Rathgar Test Centre on Rathgar Road, about 14 minutes from Belfield.
We build early lessons around the quieter UCD campus roads and the residential streets near Foster Avenue. Once you are steady, University Road, Roebuck Road, and the N11 come into the picture.
Pickup points in Belfield
Passed at Rathgar and Dun Laoghaire: Belfield learners
Belfield lesson prices, no hidden charges
Pay by the lesson or book a full 12-lesson EDT package. No hidden fees.
| Package | Manual | Automatic |
|---|---|---|
| Single Lesson | €53.27 | €61.41 |
| 3 Lessons | €158.17€52.72/ea | €180.57€60.19/ea |
| 6 Lessons | €315.01€52.50/ea | €353.71€58.95/ea |
| 12 Lessons (Full EDT) | €587.95€49.00/ea | €659.24€54.94/ea |
| Pretest (1 hour) | €183.63 | €193.81 |
What Belfield learners want to know
Manual lessons start from €49 per hour in a 12-lesson EDT package at €587.95. Single lessons are €53.27. Automatic lessons start from €54.94 per hour in a 12-lesson package.
Belfield learners typically test at Dun Laoghaire Test Centre. We practise the test routes during your lessons so the roads are familiar.
Yes. We have automatic instructors covering the Belfield and UCD area. Same EDT structure, same road training.
Call us or book online. We will match you with an instructor who knows the N11, Foster Avenue, and the UCD area roads.
EDT (Essential Driver Training) is 12 compulsory lessons for learner drivers. It covers car control, dual carriageway driving, hazard awareness, and everything needed to pass your test.