Driving Lessons in Glasthule
Glasthule lessons, from someone who knows every road and test route in South County Dublin.
Choose how you learn to drive in Glasthule
Total beginner - Glasthule
Starting out? We begin on Adelaide Road and the quieter residential streets. Your 12 EDT lessons cover everything you need.
Start EDTPretest ready
Test booked at Dun Laoghaire? You'll practise on the actual routes from the test centre. Glasthule is right on them.
Book Test PrepAutomatic preference
Automatic lessons available locally. Same routes, same instructor knowledge, automatic car.
Automatic LessonsGlasthule is where you get real-world skills
Glasthule's village streets are tight, the one-way system catches you out, and you're minutes from the test centre. Our instructors know this patch better than anyone.
Nearby Test Centre
Dun Laoghaire/Deansgrange, 2km away (5 mins). Often includes Glasthule routes in test itinerary.
Key Local Roads
Glasthule Road, Adelaide Road, Sandycove Road, Summerhill Road, Ulverton Road.
Your 12 EDT lessons on Glasthule and Dun Laoghaire routes
Glasthule Road and Adelaide Road are your daily training roads. At 5 minutes from Dun Laoghaire/Deansgrange Test Centre, your lessons and test routes overlap from day one.
L1-2: Controls and Positioning
Adelaide Road is your classroom for lessons 1 and 2. The gentle incline, on-street parking, and residential junctions give you a real-world setting to build clutch control and basic road position.
Learn about EDTL3-4: Direction Changes and Speed
Ulverton Road towards Dalkey introduces direction changes on a road with walled properties and occasional blind corners. You practise signalling, turning, and speed adjustment with limited visibility ahead.
EDT detailsL5-6: Complex Positioning and Hazards
Glasthule Road joins the training in lessons 5 and 6. Narrow width, parked cars on both sides, and pedestrians near restaurant frontages combine into a multi-hazard environment that demands constant observation.
Test preparationL7-8: Sharing the Road and Traffic
Sandycove Road along the seafront brings coastal conditions: sea wall on one side, no footpath in places, and oncoming traffic where yielding is the only option. Lessons 7 and 8 are about knowing when to give ground.
Test preparationL9-10: Complex Junctions and Speed
Summerhill Road is your lessons 9-10 challenge. Steep uphill with parked cars requires confident hill starts under traffic. The junction at the top and the descent toward Deansgrange build the full range of speed and control skills.
View optionsL11-12: Calm Driving and Night Skills
Final lessons run the test routes to Dun Laoghaire/Deansgrange in low-traffic conditions. The approach along Pottery Road and the surrounding residential streets at night build composure for test day.
Book nowDriving lessons in Glasthule five minutes from the test centre
Glasthule Road is the village high street and it is narrow, busy, and unforgiving of hesitation. Parked cars on both sides, restaurant deliveries at odd hours, and pedestrians stepping off the footpath between vehicles. This is where you learn to read space early and commit to your line.
Summerhill Road climbs steeply out of the village. Hill starts with parked cars on a gradient are an early lesson here. You get proper clutch work on a real hill, not a training ground replica.
We pick up from Glasthule Village near the shops on Glasthule Road, or from Sandycove DART Station a short walk away. Female instructors are available on request.
Single manual lesson: €53.27. 12-lesson manual EDT: €587.95 (€49 per lesson). Six-lesson pack: €52.50 per lesson. Automatic EDT: €659.24. Pretest: €183.63 manual, €193.81 automatic, car hire included for your test at Dun Laoghaire/Deansgrange.
Pickup points in Glasthule
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Glasthule Village
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Sandycove DART Station
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Dublin Bus Stop - Glasthule Road
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Your home, work, or college
Dun Laoghaire passes, Glasthule learners
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.
Ésa took driving lessons with RSA School of Motoring. After finishing my 12 lessons with Jonathan I highly recommend him as a driving instructor. I started off as a very nervous driver but he is so calming that I now have a lot of confidence with driving. He will also be strict with you so that you remember every rule and detail of driving. I am now looking forward to my test in Dun Laoghaire without worry.
Scarlett took driving lessons with RSA School of Motoring. My driving instructor Johnathan Martinez was amazing and helpful and made learning to drive a positive experience. He was very patient and explained everything very clearly which made me very confident behind the wheel. We practiced around the Dun Laoghaire area and I now feel ready for all kinds of driving situations. I definitely recommend him to anyone who is looking for an instructor.
赵立达 took driving lessons with RSA School of Motoring. I have just passed the test in Dun Laoghaire, my instructor is John and Jonathan. They helped me a lot during the practice and remind me of the key point such as observation and mirror checking which is super helpful, thanks a lot guys!
Lesson prices for Glasthule 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
4.7 stars from 814+ reviews
Pretest Preparation
Once your EDT is complete, book a one-hour pretest lesson to assess your readiness before Dun Laoghaire/Deansgrange test centre.
FAQs from Glasthule learners
How much do driving lessons in Glasthule 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?
Glasthule learners test at Dun Laoghaire Test Centre, which is just a few minutes away. The test routes pass through Glasthule regularly.
Do you offer automatic driving lessons in Glasthule?
Yes. Automatic instructors available in the A96 area. EDT runs the same way in an automatic car.
How do I book driving lessons?
Call us or book online. We match you with an instructor who covers Glasthule, Sandycove, and the surrounding area.
What is the EDT programme?
EDT is 12 compulsory lessons every learner must complete. It covers car control, observation, defensive driving, and test preparation.
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