Driving Lessons in Stoneybatter
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Total beginner - Stoneybatter
Starting out? Stoneybatter's village streets are a good place to learn. We build from quiet side roads to Manor Street traffic.
Start EDTPretest ready
Test at Finglas? Focused sessions on Prussia Street, Manor Street junctions, and the Finglas test routes.
Book Test PrepAutomatic preference
Automatic is popular in Stoneybatter. No clutch stress in the narrow streets. Our instructors cover the full area.
Automatic LessonsStoneybatter roads will sharpen your driving
Stoneybatter main street is narrow with parked cars squeezing traffic into single file. Manor Street carries buses towards the city and the stops create constant obstacles. Prussia Street climbs up towards the North Circular Road with a blind junction at the top. Aughrim Street connects the area to Phibsborough and the traffic is always heavier than you expect.
Nearby Test Centre
Finglas, 6km away (15 mins). Often includes Stoneybatter routes in test itinerary.
Key Local Roads
Stoneybatter (main street), Manor Street, Prussia Street, Aughrim Street, North Circular Road (Stoneybatter end).
EDT lessons shaped by Stoneybatter village driving
Every lesson uses real Stoneybatter roads. Aughrim Street, Manor Street, and the routes through Phibsborough to Finglas Test Centre.
L1-2: Controls and Positioning
The first two lessons happen on the residential streets off Hendrick Street. Quiet enough for cockpit drills and steering practice, these roads introduce you to tight gaps and on-street parking without the volume of Manor Street.
Learn about EDTL3-4: Direction Changes and Speed
Aughrim Street is the setting for lessons three and four. With cars parked on both sides you learn to read who has right of way, judge passing gaps, and signal your intentions early. Low speed, high concentration.
EDT detailsL5-6: Complex Positioning and Hazards
Stoneybatter main street itself becomes your classroom in these lessons. Delivery vans double-parked outside shops, pedestrians crossing mid-street near cafes, and the constant need to judge width make this one of the best hazard training environments in Dublin 7.
Test preparationL7-8: Sharing the Road and Traffic
Manor Street introduces you to bus traffic and shared road situations. You practise pulling out around stopped buses, timing your merge, and holding position in moving traffic on a route that feeds directly towards the Finglas test roads.
Test preparationL9-10: Complex Junctions and Speed Management
Prussia Street and the North Circular Road junction combine in lessons nine and ten. The NCR has filter arrows, bus lanes, and multiple exits. Getting it wrong means a long loop. You will practise the approach until the lane selection is automatic.
View optionsL11-12: Calm Driving and Night Conditions
The final lessons build from Stoneybatter through Phibsborough to the Finglas test route. Night and low-light awareness is practised on the longer Manor Street stretch. By lesson twelve you know every metre of your test route.
Book nowDriving lessons in Stoneybatter built around the narrow streets of Dublin 7
Stoneybatter main street is where your spatial awareness gets tested from lesson one. Parked vans outside shops, pedestrians stepping off kerbs, and oncoming traffic that requires one car to pull in. Your instructor will have you reading the street before you are halfway through your EDT.
We pick you up at the main street, Hendrick Street Park, or the Manor Street bus stops. Grangegorman Luas stop is also an easy meeting point if you are coming from the TU Dublin side.
Manor Street carries Dublin Bus routes into the city and the stops create constant lane-change situations. Prussia Street links you to Cabra with a school zone, speed ramps, and a junction at the North Circular Road that needs careful approach work. Aughrim Street adds single-file negotiation to your skill set.
Female instructors are available on request. Finglas Test Centre is your primary test venue, 15 minutes from Stoneybatter via Phibsborough. Manual EDT is €587.95 and automatic EDT is €659.24. Single Manual lessons start at €53.27 and automatic at €61.41.
Pickup points in Stoneybatter
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Stoneybatter main street
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Dublin Bus Stop - Manor Street
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Hendrick Street Park
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Grangegorman Luas stop
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Your home, work, or college
Stoneybatter learners on their driving experience
Denise trained with Richard. I passed my test recently in Mulhuddart Maple House and had Richard as my driving instructor. I did pre tests and hired the car from Richie, and I’m so grateful for all his help and patience. Richie is very knowledgeable, bringing me around a lot of different areas that could be test routes in Mulhuddart and providing lots of useful information and advice for better driving and for the test. I rented out Richie’s car for the test and the car was very easy to get accustomed to. Richie is very good at spotting ways to improve and is very clear with giving feedback. I’d definitely recommend Richie.
It was a pleasure learning from Shane, I passed on my first attempt at Maple House, Mulhuddart. Shane is very calm, direct and encourages good driving habits and makes sure you know why you are doing something rather than just learning to pass the test. His use of diagrams on paper and experiences with previous students make it really easy to visualise mistakes and the diagrams help you keep your previous mistakes in mind before you go out to practice. 100% recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.
Alex took driving lessons with RSA School of Motoring. I completed my 12 EDT lessons as well as several Pre Tests with Richard (Richies Driving School) in Mulhuddart, and he was absolutely brilliant; he covered every aspect of driving very well, and had me more than prepared come test day, where I passed first time. Highly recommend!
I had the pleasure of doing my pre-test with Richard. I completed my pre-test in the Mulhuddart area. I had picked up some bad habits before my test such as not checking my mirrors and changing to second gear too late. Richie fixed all these bad habits I obtained and told me where was going wrong. He was very attentive and covered every single detail for the test. Thanks to Richard, I was able to pass the test.
Lesson costs for Stoneybatter learners
Pay by the lesson or book a full 12-lesson EDT package. No hidden fees.
€53.27 Manual €61.41 Automatic 3 Lessons
€158.17 €52.72/ea Manual €180.57 €60.19/ea Automatic 6 Lessons
€315.01 €52.50/ea Manual €353.71 €58.95/ea Automatic 12 Lessons (Full EDT)
€587.95 €49.00/ea Manual €659.24 €54.94/ea Automatic Pretest (1 hour)
€183.63 Manual €193.81 Automatic
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Pretest Preparation
Once your EDT is complete, book a one-hour pretest lesson to assess your readiness before Finglas test centre.
Stoneybatter lesson questions answered
How much do driving lessons in Stoneybatter cost?
Manual from €53.27 per hour. 12-lesson EDT at €587.95. Automatic from €61.41. All prices listed on the website.
Where will I do my driving test?
Stoneybatter learners test at Finglas Test Centre. We cover the route through Phibsborough during your lessons.
Do you offer automatic driving lessons in Stoneybatter?
Yes. Automatic suits the narrow streets here. Same EDT, same test routes, just easier in tight spaces.
How do I book driving lessons?
Book online or give us a call. We will set you up with an instructor who knows Stoneybatter, Manor Street, and the Finglas routes.
What is the EDT programme?
EDT is 12 mandatory lessons for learner permit holders. You need all 12 completed before you can book your driving test with the RSA.