Driving Lessons in Smithfield
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Driving in Smithfield teaches you the hard stuff
Nearby Test Centre
Finglas, 7km away (16 mins). Often includes Smithfield routes in test itinerary.
Key Local Roads
Queen Street, Church Street, Haymarket, Arran Quay, North King Street.
Your 12 EDT lessons in Smithfield and Dublin 7
From Smithfield Square to Church Street to the Phibsborough route. Each lesson builds on the one before.
L1-2: Controls and Positioning
Moving off, gears, and getting comfortable in the car. The south end of Smithfield Square near the Jameson Distillery is used for early lessons. Broad, cobbled surface with low traffic outside market hours.
Learn about EDTL3-4: Direction Changes and Speed
Turning, signalling, and reading priority at junctions. Haymarket connects the square to the quays and the tight corners and pedestrians from nearby bars make it a live environment for practising direction changes without rushing.
EDT detailsL5-6: Complex Positioning and Hazards
Loading zones, one-way sections, and hazard awareness. North King Street runs towards Bolton Street with loading bays and one-way stretches. You learn to read the road ahead and plan your position before each junction.
Test preparationL7-8: Sharing the Road and Traffic
Buses, cyclists, and pedestrians in a busy bus corridor. Queen Street carries heavy bus traffic towards the quays. Bus stops force you into the oncoming lane and you practise giving cyclists space while reading what is ahead.
Test preparationL9-10: Complex Junctions and Speed Management
Multi-lane junctions and quayside traffic. Arran Quay along the Liffey has bus lanes, traffic lights, and the Four Courts junction in quick succession. Lane selection on Church Street and the approach through the bus priority is the main focus.
View optionsL11-12: Calm and Night Driving
Low-light driving and final consolidation. Evening runs from Smithfield up through Phibsborough to Cabra and back give you the Finglas test route in quiet traffic and real low-light conditions.
Book nowDriving lessons in Smithfield on the cobbles and the quays
Church Street at the Four Courts junction is one of the busiest crossings on the northside. Multiple lanes, bus priority, and traffic from several directions. Your instructor drills this junction until you can read it without hesitation.
We pick up from Smithfield Luas stop, the south end of Smithfield Square near the Distillery, the Dublin Bus stop on Church Street, or outside the Four Courts on Inns Quay. Female instructors are available on request.
First lessons use the quieter streets around Smithfield before building to Queen Street, Arran Quay, and the full Church Street run. The one-way systems around North King Street are covered once you are comfortable with the basics.
Single Manual lessons cost 53.27 euro. A 6-pack is 52.50 euro per lesson and the full 12-lesson EDT is 49 euro per lesson (587.95 euro total). Automatic is 61.41 euro single or 54.94 euro per lesson on a 12-pack. Pretest with car hire is 183.63 euro manual, 193.81 euro automatic.
Finglas Test Centre on Jamestown Road is about 16 minutes from Smithfield. The route goes through Phibsborough and Cabra. Your instructor covers it repeatedly in the lead-up to your test.
Pickup points in Smithfield
Smithfield learners on their way to Finglas Test Centre
Lesson prices for Smithfield drivers
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 |
FAQs from Smithfield learners
Manual from €53.27 per hour. 12-lesson EDT at €587.95. Automatic from €61.41. Pretest with car hire from €183.63. All fixed.
Smithfield learners test at Finglas Test Centre. We practise the route via Phibsborough during your lessons.
Yes. Automatic is popular here. The cobbles and heavy traffic are easier without clutch work. Same EDT programme.
Book online or call. We will match you with an instructor who knows Smithfield, Church Street, and the Finglas routes.
EDT is 12 mandatory lessons for all learner permit holders. Covers everything from basic car control to defensive driving.