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Driving Lessons in Finglas

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What kind of learner are you in Finglas?

Total beginner

Starting from scratch? Your EDT programme covers all 12 lessons, starting on Tolka Valley Park area and building to Finglas Road once you're ready.

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Pretest ready

Test coming up? Focused prep on Finglas Road dual carriageway, Jamestown Road junctions, and McKee Avenue school zones.

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Automatic preference

Prefer automatic? We have dedicated automatic instructors who know Finglas Road traffic patterns and local estate roads.

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FINGLAS ROADS BUILD DRIVERS

Finglas is where test prep starts

Finglas Road is a proper dual carriageway. Heavy northside traffic, busy junctions, and tight estate roads all around you. Learning to drive here means handling real Dublin volume and speed. Our instructors know this stretch inside out.

Nearby Test Centre

Finglas, 1km away (3 mins). Test routes cover Finglas and surrounding areas.

Key Local Roads

Finglas Road (R135), Jamestown Road, McKee Avenue, Wellmount Road, Cardiffsbridge Road.

EDT Lessons in Finglas

Your 12 EDT lessons on Finglas roads

Finglas Road (R135) and Jamestown Road are in the mix from lesson one. The test centre at Jamestown Business Park is a three-minute drive from Finglas Village.

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L1-2: Controls and Positioning

First lessons cover the basics: cockpit routine, clutch, and early positioning. The estate roads off Cardiffsbridge Road are quiet enough to build these foundations without heavy traffic nearby.

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L3-4: Direction Changes and Speed

Wellmount Road introduces shop frontages, delivery stops, and varying speeds. You practise signalling, direction changes, and reading ahead on a road with real residential character.

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L5-6: Complex Positioning and Hazards

McKee Avenue school zones create exactly the kind of multi-hazard environment EDT covers in lessons 5 and 6. Narrow gaps, parked cars, children near crossings, and reduced speed limits all at once.

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L7-8: Sharing the Road and Traffic

Finglas Road (R135) is your lesson 7-8 classroom for traffic sharing. Bus lanes, merging vehicles, and the dual carriageway flow mean you have to read the road 10 seconds ahead at all times.

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L9-10: Complex Junctions and Speed

Jamestown Road and the Finglas Village junction bring complex decision-making under pressure. You practise lane selection, priority, and timed entry so the test-day approach feels routine.

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L11-12: Calm Driving and Night Skills

Final lessons refine consistency and night awareness. Tolka Valley Park's approach road and the quieter sections beyond Finglas Road let you focus on smooth technique and low-visibility observation.

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Lessons in Finglas

Driving lessons in Finglas with the test centre three minutes away

Finglas Road (R135) is a proper dual carriageway. Learners who only know quiet estate roads get a shock the first time they join it. We build up to it properly, starting on McKee Avenue and Wellmount Road where school zones and residential traffic give you real practice without motorway-style speed.

The test centre is literally on Jamestown Road, which makes every lesson a potential test-route rehearsal. We drive the approaches from multiple directions so you know what to expect on the day.

We pick up from Finglas Village Centre, Charlestown Shopping Centre car park, or the Erin's Isle GAA grounds. Female instructors available on request.

A single manual lesson costs €53.27. The 12-lesson manual EDT is €587.95 at €49 per lesson. Six-lesson packs are €52.50 per lesson. Automatic EDT is €659.24. Pretest is €183.63 manual or €193.81 automatic, including car hire for the test.

Pickup points in Finglas

Finglas Village Centre Charlestown Shopping Centre Dublin Bus Stop - Finglas Road Tolka Valley Park Erin's Isle GAA Your home, work, or college
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What Finglas learners said after passing

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Amador Rey Bellosillo
I was fortunate in having Richard guide me through the whole process of obtaining a driving licence. I’ve been driving for years, but I was never used to doing it on the left-hand side. His patience and no-nonsense approach to instructing is marvelous. It helped me a lot in familiarising myself with Irish rules and style of driving. We went through various routes in Finglas and this gave me confidence in the driving test, especially considering Finglas’s reputation with success rates. I passed my test, and I have Richard to thank for achieving this milestone.
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Sean Tierney
Sean took driving lessons with RSA School of Motoring. Had my lessons in the Finglas area with Shane. Very professional instruction, good sense of humour and good at keeping nervous drivers at ease. Shane is patient and good at explaining the why and how behind the rules too. After my first failed test I started lessons with Shane and I advanced quicker than I had with 2 other instructors. 5/5.
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Adam Sheridan
Adam learned to drive with Richard in the finglas area. I did my lessons in finglas with Richard. He was very patient with me and helped me greatly. It's thanks to him that I passed my test. I would highly recommend Richard as a driving instructor.
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Sinead Travers
Sinead took driving lessons with RSA School of Motoring. I completed my lessons with Richard in Finglas through RSA School of Motoring and couldn’t recommend him enough. He’s incredibly patient, supportive, and explains things so clearly that I felt more confident every week. He tailored each lesson to what I needed most, and gave me so many helpful tips. Thanks Richie!
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Lesson prices for Finglas learners

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 Finglas test centre.

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Finglas 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 Finglas learners test at Swords Test Centre. We prepare you specifically for test routes through Finglas Road, Jamestown Road, and the surrounding northside areas. Ask your instructor which centre you're assigned to.

Yes. We have automatic instructors based locally in Finglas. 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 Finglas 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.

Finglas Test Centre is three minutes from the village. Book now and we will assign an instructor who knows Jamestown Road and every route the examiner uses.

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