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Driving Lessons in Saggart

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Total beginner - Saggart
First time driving? Your EDT starts in the estates between Saggart and Citywest. You build to the village and the Luas corridor when you are comfortable.
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Test booked? Focused prep on Citywest Boulevard Luas crossings, village width judgement, and the Tallaght test centre routes.
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Prefer automatic? Our automatic instructors cover Saggart and know the Tallaght test routes. The Luas crossings are easier when you can focus on the lights, not the gears.
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Saggart is where you get real-world skills

Saggart village has a narrow main road with limited space and farm traffic mixing with commuters. Citywest Boulevard is wide and fast with Luas crossings that change the traffic flow unpredictably. The transition from quiet village roads to the Luas corridor happens quickly. Learning in Saggart means managing that shift between slow village driving and modern, fast road infrastructure.

Nearby Test Centre

Tallaght, 7km away (13 mins). Often includes Saggart routes in test itinerary.

Key Local Roads

Saggart Village Road, Citywest Boulevard, Old Bawn Road, Fortunestown Lane, Slade Road.

12 EDT lessons built for Saggart traffic

The 12 mandatory EDT lessons happen on Saggart roads. Saggart Village Road and Citywest Boulevard are in the mix from lesson one.

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L1-2: Controls and Positioning

The newer estates between Saggart and Citywest have clean roads and clear markings. First lessons here give you space to set up seating position and get comfortable with the controls before any traffic pressure.

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L3-4: Direction Changes and Speed

Citywest Boulevard is wide enough to practise lane selection and speed building. The dual carriageway sections give you early experience of 80km/h driving in a controlled, well-marked environment.

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L5-6: Complex Positioning and Hazards

Saggart Village Road tests your positioning judgement. Oncoming traffic near St Mary's Church means someone has to yield. Reading the situation early is the skill this road teaches.

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L7-8: Sharing the Road and Traffic

Fortunestown Lane has school zones and speed ramps. Children, cyclists, and pedestrians mix with estate traffic. Sharing the road at slow speed with unpredictable hazards is the focus here.

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L9-10: Complex Junctions and Multi-Lane Roads

The roundabouts on Citywest Boulevard come in clusters. Reading lane markings early, committing to exits, and holding position through multi-exit roundabouts are skills built on this road.

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L11-12: Test Route Confidence and Night Driving

Old Bawn Road into Tallaght covers the test routes to Broomhill Road. Evening lessons on Citywest Boulevard prepare you for night driving before your Tallaght test date arrives.

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Driving lessons in Saggart from the village road to Citywest Boulevard

Saggart Village Road is narrow in the way old roads are narrow. Stone walls on one side, parked cars on the other, and oncoming traffic that sometimes means one of you stops. You learn patience and width judgement here from lesson one.

Citywest Boulevard starts where the village ends. Wide lanes, Luas crossings, and roundabouts in quick succession replace the single-track feel in under a minute. The change is abrupt and intentional in your training.

Fortunestown Lane runs east through residential estates and school zones. Speed ramps and pedestrian crossings build the observation habits the examiner expects. Old Bawn Road connects the area to Tallaght and is on test routes.

Slade Road south towards Slade Valley is single track with blind bends. It is not on test routes but it is excellent for building awareness on genuine rural road conditions.

We pick up at the Luas Saggart Stop, Saggart Village, and the Citywest Hotel car park. Female instructors are available. Manual: €53.27 single, €49/lesson 12-pack. Auto: €61.41 single. EDT: €587.95 manual, €659.24 auto. Pretest: €183.63 manual, €193.81 auto with car hire.

Pickup points in Saggart

Luas Saggart Stop Saggart Village Citywest Hotel car park Your home, work, or college

Saggart and Citywest learners who passed at Tallaght

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Nilay Guven
I passed my test in Tallaght today! I completed all my lessons with my instructor, Andy O’Shea, just like my husband. I can't thank him enough, as he was so patient and friendly. I never felt nervous during our lessons. I hadn’t driven on the left side before, and Andy taught me all the rules. Now we both have our full licenses, and I’m so thankful!
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Josh Curtis
Josh took driving lessons with RSA School of Motoring. I passed my driving test today in tallaght, my driving instructor was Andy. He was extremely helpful and pointed me in the right direction to pass my test. I would definitely recommend Andy for anybody looking for guidance and tips to improve their driving.
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Amber Houston
I passed first time in Tallaght with NO MARKS, All thanks to my driving instructor Andy. I learnt so much from him and so many useful tips & tricks that helped me pass. He is so patient, calm, supportive and he has a great sense of humour. You can tell that he cares for his students and wants to see them succeed. He explained everything in a way that was easy to understand and gave me confidence behind the wheel. I’d highly recommend him to anyone learning how to drive.
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Erich Nulty
Erich learned to drive with Jonathan in the tallaght area. I had a good experience with RSA School of Motoring in Tallaght and the instructor, Jonathan. I passed first time thanks to my great instructor! He was patient, calm, friendly and explained everything clearly. Lessons were clear, well-paced, and supportive. I’d recommend Jonathan to anyone looking for a supportive driving instructor.
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What lessons cost in Saggart

Pay by the lesson or book a full 12-lesson EDT package. No hidden fees.

From €49.00
Per manual lesson (when you book 12)
€587.95
12 manual lessons (EDT)
PackageManualAutomatic
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
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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.

What Saggart learners ask us

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.

Saggart learners test at Tallaght Test Centre. Routes come through Fortunestown and Belgard Road. We practise those routes in your lessons.

Yes. We have automatic instructors covering Saggart. Same EDT programme, same routes through the village and Citywest Boulevard.

Call us or book online. We will match you with an instructor who knows Saggart, the Luas terminus, and the Tallaght 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.

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