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Your path to a licence in Blackrock

Total beginner

Starting from scratch? Your EDT programme covers all 12 lessons, starting on quiet residential streets near home.

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Pretest ready

Test coming up? Focused prep on Rock Road, Frascati, and Deansgrange routes. We'll nail the junctions you'll face.

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Prefer automatic? We have dedicated automatic instructors who know Blackrock's traffic patterns.

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ROCK ROAD READY

Blackrock is where you get real-world skills

Learning to drive on Rock Road demands sharp timing. The coastal traffic, DART crossings, and Frascati roundabout keep you sharp. Our instructors know this stretch inside out.

Nearby Test Centre

Dun Laoghaire/Deansgrange, 4km away (10 mins). Test routes cover Blackrock and surrounding areas.

Key Local Roads

N31 Blackrock Bypass, Rock Road, Frascati Road, Newtown Avenue, Temple Road, Stradbrook Road.

EDT Lessons in Blackrock

12 EDT lessons on Blackrock roads

From Stradbrook Road at the start to Rock Road and the N31 Bypass by lesson twelve. Real Blackrock traffic, real test preparation.

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L1-2: Car Controls on Stradbrook Road

Stradbrook Road is a leafy residential route with parked cars tightening the lanes. Wide enough to get your bearings, narrow enough to make you think about positioning from the first minute. A calm start to your EDT.

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L3-4: Direction on Newtown Avenue

Newtown Avenue has a DART crossing point that teaches you to read traffic signals before you commit to moving. Narrow sections near the school push you to plan ahead and hold a steady line. Good practice for observation habits.

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L5-6: Positioning on Frascati Road

Frascati Road leads into the shopping centre and has frequent turning traffic from both sides. You learn to read left-turning vehicles, hold your position at the approach, and pick gaps in oncoming traffic when turning right.

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L7-8: Traffic on Rock Road

Rock Road is the main test of lane discipline in Blackrock. Bus lanes narrow the available space, cyclists appear without warning, and the DART crossing near Booterstown creates stop-start sections. Lessons here build real road awareness.

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L9-10: Speed on N31 Blackrock Bypass

The N31 connects you south to Dun Laoghaire with multi-lane traffic and fast approach speeds. Lane positioning, merging, and reading the behaviour of vehicles ahead are all drilled here in preparation for test conditions.

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L11-12: Night Driving on Temple Road

Temple Road descends steeply towards the coast, making it ideal for practising brake control and gradient awareness in lower-light conditions. Evening lessons on Rock Road add the final layer before your test at Dun Laoghaire/Deansgrange.

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Lessons in Blackrock

Driving lessons in Blackrock, Rock Road to the N31

Rock Road through Blackrock is your daily classroom. It is a busy coastal corridor with bus lanes, cyclists, and school traffic from Blackrock College all competing for space. Pickups from Blackrock DART Station, Blackrock Shopping Centre, and the Rock Road bus stop keep things convenient.

Manual lessons cost €53.27 for a single hour. The 6-lesson pack is €52.50 per lesson. Full 12-lesson EDT is €587.95. Automatic single lessons are €61.41, and the 12-pack works out at €54.94 per lesson. Full automatic EDT is €659.24.

Pretest costs €183.63 for manual and €193.81 for automatic, both including car hire. Female instructors are available on request.

Your driving test will be at Dun Laoghaire/Deansgrange Test Centre, about 10 minutes from Blackrock on the N31 Bypass. Test routes regularly bring you back through Rock Road and Stradbrook Road.

We start beginners on the quieter residential streets like Stradbrook Road and Newtown Avenue before introducing Frascati Road and the Rock Road main stretch.

Pickup points in Blackrock

Blackrock DART Station Blackrock Shopping Centre Blackrock College Rock Road Bus Stop Your home, work, or college
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Passed at Dun Laoghaire/Deansgrange: Blackrock stories

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Samar Mitri
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.
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Alannah Mcloughlin
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!
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Jack Dunning
Jack learned to drive with Jonathan in the dun laoghaire area. I did my lessons with Jonathan in Dun Laoghaire and it was a brilliant experience. He gives clear instruction and creates a nice atmosphere for a learner. Highly recommend.
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Agnieszka Dymel
I've recently completed my EDT with instructor Jonathan. I highly recommend the RSA and the instructor. He helped me to feel confident on the road in just 12 hours. He is communicative, helps to understand mistakes and correct them. I’m sure I will be ready for my exam in no time. EDIT: I had several additional lessons with Jonathan in preparation to my exam in Dun Laoghaire.
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Lesson prices for Blackrock drivers

Pay by the lesson or book a full 12-lesson EDT package. No hidden fees. No surprise costs.

Manual Lessons
€49.00/hour

When you book 12 lessons (EDT)

Single: €53.27
3 lessons: €52.72 ea
6 lessons: €52.50 ea
12 lessons: €587.95
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Automatic Lessons
€54.94/hour

When you book 12 lessons (EDT)

Single: €61.41
3 lessons: €60.19 ea
6 lessons: €58.95 ea
12 lessons: €659.24
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Pretest Preparation

Once your EDT is complete, book a one-hour pretest lesson. €183.63 manual, €193.81 automatic. Includes car hire for the test itself. Assess your readiness and identify final weak spots before Dun Laoghaire/Deansgrange test centre.

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Blackrock driving lesson FAQs

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.

Most Blackrock learners test at Tallaght Test Centre or Deansgrange. We prepare you specifically for test routes in Stillorgan, Dun Laoghaire, and the surrounding areas. Ask your instructor which centre you're assigned to.

Yes. We have automatic instructors based locally. Automatic lessons follow the same EDT structure as manual, just adapted to your car.

Call us or book online. We'll match you with an instructor who knows Rock Road and the surrounding routes. Most learners start with a trial lesson to see if the fit is right.

EDT (Essential Driver Training) is 12 compulsory lessons for learner drivers. It covers hazard awareness, defensive driving, and the skills needed to pass your test. You book your theory test once you've started EDT.

Pick up from Blackrock DART Station or the Shopping Centre. Your instructor covers Rock Road and will prep you for the Dun Laoghaire/Deansgrange test routes.

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