Driving Lessons in Palmerstown
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Palmerstown is where test prep starts
Nearby Test Centre
Tallaght, 10km away (18 mins). Often includes Palmerstown routes in test itinerary.
Key Local Roads
Kennelsfort Road, Old Lucan Road, Palmerstown Drive, Ballyfermot Road, Coldcut Road.
12 EDT lessons on Palmerstown roads
The 12 mandatory EDT lessons happen on Palmerstown roads. Kennelsfort Road and Old Lucan Road are in the mix from lesson one.
Lesson 1-2: Controls and Positioning
Palmerstown Drive through the estates is where your EDT begins. Speed ramps keep pace low, roads are wide, and there is little through-traffic. You will focus on clutch control, steering accuracy, and finding your position in the lane.
Learn about EDTLesson 3-4: Direction Changes and Speed
Kennelsfort Road gives you a long main road to work on direction changes and speed management. Traffic lights at junctions mean you will practise stopping, observing, and moving off correctly under real conditions.
EDT detailsLesson 5-6: Complex Positioning and Hazards
Old Lucan Road is narrow near the Liffey bridge and the bend there limits your sightlines. This lesson works on position in restricted width, reading approaching traffic, and responding to parked cars on both sides.
Test preparationLesson 7-8: Sharing the Road and Traffic
Ballyfermot Road carries heavy bus traffic heading east towards the city. This lesson covers bus stop behaviour, pedestrian crossings, and sharing space with large vehicles on a road that does not give you much spare room.
Test preparationLesson 9-10: Complex Junctions and Speed
The Liffey Valley roundabouts are multi-lane and high-volume at weekends. Your instructor will take you through them in both directions, working on lane selection, speed on approach, and clear communication with other drivers using signals.
View optionsLesson 11-12: Calm Driving and Night Conditions
The Coldcut Road approach to the N4 is your final challenge. Fast-moving traffic on the dual carriageway requires confident acceleration, early mirror checks, and committed merging. The last two lessons build the calm needed to get it right.
Book nowDriving lessons in Palmerstown, Kennelsfort Road and beyond
Kennelsfort Road is the main road through Palmerstown and it is where your lessons move once your basics are sorted. Traffic lights at several junctions, turning traffic from both sides, and a steady flow throughout the day. Your instructor will pick you up at Palmerstown Shopping Centre or the bus stop on Kennelsfort Road.
The residential estates are where you start. Wide roads, speed ramps, and well-marked junctions. Good conditions for building your confidence with clutch, steering, and positioning before the volume picks up.
Manual lessons cost €53.27 per hour, or €49 per lesson on the 12-pack. The 6-pack works out at €52.50 per lesson. The full EDT is €587.95. Automatic starts 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 Palmerstown. You are between two test centres here. Tallaght is about 18 minutes south, Mulhuddart about 16 minutes north. We will cover routes to whichever one you book.
Old Lucan Road is narrow in sections near the Liffey and the Coldcut Road approach to the N4 needs confident merging. Both are covered during your EDT so you are ready for them on test day.
Pickup points in Palmerstown
What lessons cost in Palmerstown
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 Palmerstown
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.
Palmerstown learners can test at Tallaght or Mulhuddart Test Centre depending on your preference. We practise the routes for whichever centre you choose.
Yes. We have automatic instructors in the Palmerstown area. Same EDT programme, same routes through the village and Liffey Valley.
Call us or book online. We will match you with an instructor who knows Palmerstown, the Liffey Valley traffic, and your chosen test routes.
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.