Driving Lessons in Shankill
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Nearby Test Centre
Dun Laoghaire, 3km away (8 mins). Often includes Shankill routes in test itinerary.
Key Local Roads
Shankill Road (R116), Dublin Road (Old N11), Quinn's Road, Corbawn Lane, Stonebridge Road.
12 EDT lessons covering Shankill roads
Shanganagh Park to Shankill Road (R116) to Dublin Road. Your EDT builds progressively on each route.
L1-2: Controls and Positioning
First two lessons focus on clutch, gears, and moving smoothly. The roads around Shanganagh Park are ideal for this. Wide tarmac, gentle traffic, and space to repeat manoeuvres without pressure.
Learn about EDTL3-4: Direction Changes and Speed
Turning, changing lanes, and matching speed to conditions. Shankill Road through the village gives you tight left and right turns, parked cars on both sides, and real pedestrian hazards to read.
EDT detailsL5-6: Complex Positioning and Hazards
Positioning at junctions and identifying risk. Corbawn Lane off the village is narrow with blind corners and limited passing space. Getting your road position right here is the whole lesson.
Test preparationL7-8: Sharing the Road and Traffic
Buses, cyclists, and pedestrians. Dublin Road (Old N11) carries buses and heavy traffic and the stops force lane changes. You practise giving space and reading the road well ahead on this section.
Test preparationL9-10: Complex Junctions and Speed Management
Faster roads and multi-lane junctions. Stonebridge Road connects to the M11 junction with slip roads and merging traffic. Your instructor brings you through it until the timing and positioning feel natural.
View optionsL11-12: Calm and Night Driving
Driving in low light and building consistency on all skills. Evening runs along Dublin Road heading towards Loughlinstown give you real low-light experience on a familiar route before the test.
Book nowDriving lessons in Shankill from the village to the Old N11
Quinn's Road drops steeply from the village down towards Shankill DART Station and it is one of the first real tests for learners here. Hill starts, clutch control on a gradient, and traffic coming the other way on a narrow road. You sort that out early and the rest follows.
We pick up from Shankill DART Station, Shankill Shopping Centre, or Shanganagh Park car park. Female instructors are available if preferred.
Early lessons use the roads around Shanganagh Park. Wide, quiet, good visibility. From there you move into the village on Shankill Road (R116) and then to Dublin Road where the traffic is heavier and speed limits shift between 50 and 60.
Manual lessons cost €53.27 single, €52.50 per lesson on a 6-pack, and €49 per lesson on the 12-lesson EDT (€587.95 total). Automatic lessons are €61.41 single or €54.94 per lesson on a 12-pack. Pretest with car hire is €183.63 manual, €193.81 automatic.
Dun Laoghaire Test Centre on Loughlinstown Drive is about 8 minutes from Shankill. The test routes come back through Ballybrack and the village, so they become familiar ground well before your test date.
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Shankill learners passed at Dun Laoghaire
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What lessons cost for Shankill learners
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 Shankill
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.
Shankill learners test at Dun Laoghaire Test Centre. Routes come through Ballybrack and Shankill village. We practise those routes in your lessons.
Yes. We have automatic instructors covering Shankill. Same EDT programme, same routes along Dublin Road and through the village.
Call us or book online. We will match you with an instructor who knows Shankill, the DART station traffic, and the Dun Laoghaire 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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