Driving Lessons in Clondalkin
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Which lessons suit you in Clondalkin?
Total beginner - Clondalkin
First time driving? Your EDT starts in the residential estates. You build to Monastery Road village driving and New Nangor Road when your basics are locked in.
Start EDTPretest ready
Test booked? Focused prep on New Nangor Road lane discipline, Fonthill Road roundabouts, and the Tallaght test centre routes.
Book Test PrepAutomatic preference
Prefer automatic? Our automatic instructors cover Clondalkin and know the Tallaght test routes. Dual carriageway merging is easier without the clutch.
Automatic LessonsClondalkin is where you learn driving discipline
New Nangor Road is a dual carriageway with heavy goods traffic and fast lane changes. Monastery Road runs through the village with parked cars, tight bends, and pedestrian crossings. Fonthill Road connects to the Liffey Valley area and the N4 slip roads are demanding for any learner. Learning in Clondalkin means a mix of village driving, dual carriageway speed, and industrial estate traffic.
Nearby Test Centre
Tallaght, 6km away (12 mins). Often includes Clondalkin routes in test itinerary.
Key Local Roads
New Nangor Road, Monastery Road, Fonthill Road, Boot Road, Ninth Lock Road.
EDT lessons covering Clondalkin roads
Village streets, dual carriageway, industrial estate traffic. Twelve lessons on the roads Clondalkin learners actually face.
L1-2: Car Controls and Positioning
The residential estates near Boot Road give beginners a low-pressure start. Speed ramps, clear junctions, and light traffic mean you can focus on clutch control and road positioning before anything more demanding comes into the picture.
Learn about EDTL3-4: Direction Changes and Speed
Monastery Road through the old village requires constant speed management. Parked cars on both sides narrow the effective road width and you practise reading the gaps, timing your passes, and slowing early for the pedestrian crossings near the church.
EDT detailsL5-6: Complex Positioning and Hazards
Ninth Lock Road runs alongside the Grand Canal and industrial traffic uses it throughout the day. You learn to position correctly alongside large vehicles and to read the road surface changes where the canal bank meets the road edge.
Test preparationL7-8: Sharing the Road and Traffic
New Nangor Road is the most demanding stretch in Clondalkin. HGVs, fast-moving traffic, and lane discipline at speed. These lessons focus on joining the dual carriageway confidently and holding your position without drifting under pressure.
Test preparationL9-10: Complex Junctions and Speed Management
Fonthill Road has multi-lane junctions with filter lanes leading to the Liffey Valley area. You practise reading overhead signs early, selecting the correct lane in advance, and moving through signalised junctions without hesitating at the wrong moment.
View optionsL11-12: Calm Driving and Night Conditions
The last lessons connect Clondalkin to the Tallaght test centre route along the Belgard Road corridor. Smooth driving, consistent observation, and the composed style that scores on test day. Night driving adds the extra layer before your actual test.
Book nowDriving lessons in Clondalkin, from the Round Tower to the dual carriageway
New Nangor Road is a dual carriageway and it carries heavy goods vehicles heading to and from the industrial estates all day. Holding your lane position alongside trucks is a skill that takes time, and we build it from lesson one.
Pickups at Clondalkin Village Centre near the Round Tower, Dunnes Stores on New Nangor Road, or Corkagh Park car park. Female instructors are available on request. Manual lessons are €53.27 single, or €49 per lesson on the 12-lesson EDT (€587.95 total).
Monastery Road through the old village is narrow. On-street parking on both sides and oncoming traffic require careful judgement on a road most Clondalkin residents know but few are ready to drive confidently.
Your test is at Tallaght Test Centre on Broomhill Road. Automatic single lessons are €61.41, or €54.94 per lesson on the 12-pack. The 6-lesson manual pack is €52.50 per lesson. Pretest with car hire is €183.63 manual or €193.81 automatic.
Pickup points in Clondalkin
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Clondalkin Village Centre
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Dunnes Stores Clondalkin
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Corkagh Park car park
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Dublin Bus Stop - Monastery Road
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Your home, work, or college
From Clondalkin to Tallaght test centre, their results
I had an excellent experience with my driving instructor Derek from Clondalkin, ADI 38295, at the beginning of May, this year. I had taken lessons previously with another instructor, but had failed to passed the test. On my second attempt, I opted for two lessons the week of my test, one of them on the day, right before the test itself. I was successful, and passed my test! Part of my success was due to Derek and his style of teaching. He was friendly, relaxed, informative and thorough.
Just fresh from passing my test first time at Tallaght test centre. It was over a year since my 12 EDT lessons and at least a few months since I was properly on the road, so I was very unconfident when I got my date. I had lessons over the 4 weeks leading into the test with Aidan Brereton and learned more in that time than in 3 years of driving. I highly recommend Aidan from RSA School of Motoring. He breaks every maneuver down rather than just throw instructions at you, so you understand what you are doing. He makes you aware of your errors but doesn't give out like some other instructors I've had.
I contacted RSA School of motoring 4 weeks before my test and had 4 lessons, including one on the day of my test. I heard about them through my sister, who after 2 failed attempts thought she would never pass her test. She found RSA School of motoring and after two lessons she passed her test in Tallaght without a problem. I was very nervous about doing my test and thought there was no chance I would pass but after just a few lessons, I became a much more competent and confident driver. I was taught how to correct any issues & bad habits that I had very quickly and I recieved excellent advice on passing the test. On the day of my driving test, I could not have felt more prepared and it paid off because I passed!
Helen took driving lessons with RSA School of Motoring. After failing the test last year, I decided to try again and looked up the RSA school of motoring in tallaght after seeing all the excellent reviews online. I was very happy with the pretest lessons and my driving improved so much. And I passed the test today! I recommend anyone thinking of doing their test to go with RSA school, they're the best!
Lesson prices for Clondalkin learners
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 Tallaght test centre.
Questions Clondalkin learners ask most
How much do driving lessons in Clondalkin 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?
Clondalkin learners test at Tallaght Test Centre. Routes come through Belgard Road and the N81. We practise those routes in your lessons.
Do you offer automatic driving lessons in Clondalkin?
Yes. We have automatic instructors in the Clondalkin area. Same EDT programme, same routes through the village and New Nangor Road.
How do I book driving lessons?
Call us or book online. We will match you with an instructor who knows Clondalkin, the Round Tower village, and the Tallaght test routes.
What is the EDT programme?
EDT (Essential Driver Training) is 12 compulsory lessons for learner drivers. It covers hazard awareness, defensive driving, and all the practical skills you need to pass your test.