Driving Lessons in North Strand
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Which path suits you in North Strand?
Driving in North Strand teaches you the hard stuff
Nearby Test Centre
Raheny, 6km away (14 mins). Often includes North Strand routes in test itinerary.
Key Local Roads
North Strand Road, Portland Row, Amiens Street, Newcomen Bridge, Seville Place.
EDT lessons tailored to North Strand driving
Start on residential streets, build to North Strand Road and Portland Row. That is how EDT works in North Strand.
Lesson 1-2: Controls and Positioning
Your first two lessons start on the residential streets off Portland Row. Wide enough to get comfortable with steering and clutch control, quiet enough to focus. You will learn where your car sits in the lane before the road gets busy.
Learn about EDTLesson 3-4: Direction Changes and Speed
Seville Place links North Strand to the Docklands and gives you a mix of speeds and directions to handle. You will practise left and right turns at marked junctions, reading signs, and adjusting speed smoothly.
EDT detailsLesson 5-6: Complex Positioning and Hazards
Newcomen Bridge is a narrow canal crossing with a tricky merge from both sides. This lesson uses it to work on position under pressure, holding your line, and giving way without stopping unnecessarily.
Test preparationLesson 7-8: Sharing the Road and Traffic
North Strand Road at peak time is exactly what this lesson is for. Bus lanes, cycle lanes, and general traffic all running in parallel. You will practise mirror checks, signal timing, and reading bus movements.
Test preparationLesson 9-10: Complex Junctions and Speed
The Five Lamps is five roads meeting at one point. This lesson is dedicated to it. Lane selection on approach, filter lights, pedestrian crossings, and knowing what to do when a cyclist comes from an unexpected angle.
View optionsLesson 11-12: Calm Driving and Night Conditions
Amiens Street at night is a different challenge. Taxis parked on the kerb, poor lighting at the Connolly Station end, and pedestrians appearing without warning. Your final lessons build the calm you need to handle it.
Book nowDriving lessons in North Strand, from the Five Lamps to Fairview
North Strand Road is busy from first thing in the morning. Buses, cyclists, and delivery vans compete for space from the Five Lamps all the way down towards Fairview. Your instructor will pick you up at Connolly Station or the Five Lamps junction and begin building your confidence on these roads from lesson one.
Portland Row and the side streets off it are the starting point for most learners. Parked cars on both sides, narrow passes, and speed ramps. You will get good at reading gaps and judging widths here before you tackle the main road.
Manual lessons cost €53.27 per hour. The 12-lesson EDT package is €587.95. A 6-pack works out at €52.50 per lesson. Automatic lessons start at €61.41 single, or €54.94 per lesson on the 12-pack. Pretest with car hire is €183.63 manual, €193.81 automatic.
Female instructors are available in this area. Your test centre is Raheny, about 14 minutes via Fairview and Clontarf Road. We practise that route during lessons so there are no surprises on the day.
Amiens Street and the area around Connolly Station is the last piece of the puzzle. Taxis cutting across, buses pulling out, pedestrians at every corner. Once you are comfortable there, you are ready.
Pickup points in North Strand
Passed at Raheny. North Strand learners talk.
Lesson prices for North Strand
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 |
Driving lesson FAQs for North Strand
Manual lessons start at €53.27 per hour. The 12-lesson EDT package is €587.95. Automatic lessons start at €61.41 per hour. All prices are fixed, no hidden costs.
North Strand learners test at Raheny Test Centre. We practise the route via Fairview and Clontarf Road so you know it well before test day.
Yes. Automatic suits inner-city driving perfectly. Same EDT programme, same routes, just no clutch to deal with in traffic.
Call us or book online. We will match you with an instructor who knows North Strand Road, the Five Lamps, and the Raheny test routes.
EDT is 12 mandatory lessons for learner permit holders. Covers everything from basic controls to defensive driving. You must complete it before sitting your driving test.