Driving Lessons in Summerhill
Summerhill lessons, from someone who knows every road and test route in Dublin 1.
Which route suits you in Summerhill
Total beginner - Summerhill
First time behind the wheel? We start on the side streets around Mountjoy Square before working up to Summerhill and Parnell Street.
Start EDTPretest ready
Test date set? Focused sessions on hill starts, Gardiner Street lanes, and your assigned test centre route.
Book Test PrepAutomatic preference
Automatic makes Summerhill hill starts and stop-start traffic much easier. Our automatic instructors cover this area.
Automatic LessonsSummerhill roads will sharpen your driving
Summerhill is steep, narrow, and packed with parked cars. Gardiner Street runs one-way into the city and the lanes shift near Mountjoy Square. Parnell Street is a wall of traffic at any time of day, with buses, taxis, and delivery trucks competing for space. Learning to drive here means learning to cope with pressure from the very first lesson.
Nearby Test Centre
Raheny, 7km away (18 mins). Often includes Summerhill routes in test itinerary.
Key Local Roads
Summerhill, Gardiner Street Upper, Parnell Street, Sean McDermott Street, Buckingham Street.
EDT in Summerhill covers hill starts and inner-city pressure
All 12 EDT lessons happen on Summerhill roads. Mountjoy Square, Gardiner Street Upper, and the approach to Raheny Test Centre.
L1-2: Controls and Positioning
Early lessons use the streets around Mountjoy Square where Georgian on-street parking creates a consistent environment for cockpit drills and slow-speed positioning. The square gives you a real-world setting without the intensity of Parnell Street.
Learn about EDTL3-4: Direction Changes and Speed
Sean McDermott Street introduces you to direction changes and speed management in a mixed residential and commercial setting. Speed ramps, bus stops, and a school zone at the western end mean you are always reacting, not just following the road.
EDT detailsL5-6: Complex Positioning and Hazards
Buckingham Street connects Summerhill to Amiens Street with parking on both sides and a junction at the bottom that requires precise observation. It teaches you to position correctly when sightlines are blocked by parked cars.
Test preparationL7-8: Sharing the Road and Traffic
Gardiner Street Upper is a one-way road with heavy pedestrian activity near the hostels and the church. Buses stop frequently and you must time your pull-out correctly. It is a short road but it demands full attention every metre.
Test preparationL9-10: Complex Junctions and Speed Management
Parnell Street is the lesson nine and ten environment. Buses, taxis, and delivery vans compete for space and the pedestrian crossings are constant. Lane selection here, and the turns off it towards Gardiner Street, directly mirrors what you will face at the Raheny test route.
View optionsL11-12: Calm Driving and Night Conditions
Summerhill hill itself becomes the focus in the final lessons. Controlled hill starts at the lights between Five Lamps and Mountjoy Square, low-light awareness on Gardiner Street, and the full route out to Raheny Test Centre to close out your EDT.
Book nowDriving lessons in Summerhill on one of Dublin 1's steepest roads
Summerhill climbs from the Five Lamps up towards Mountjoy Square and hill starts on this road are part of every learner's experience here. Traffic stops at the lights on the incline and your handbrake, clutch, and throttle control are tested every single session.
Pickup points include Mountjoy Square on-street parking, the Diamond Park area, and stops along Summerhill itself. Connolly Station is also a short drive away for learners coming from the DART.
Gardiner Street Upper runs one-way into the city with bus stops narrowing the lanes near St. Francis Xavier Church. Sean McDermott Street adds speed ramps, school zones, and loading activity. Buckingham Street connects the area to Amiens Street with a tricky junction at the bottom.
Female instructors are available on request. Your primary test venue is Raheny Test Centre, 18 minutes from Summerhill via Fairview. Manual EDT is €587.95, automatic EDT is €659.24. Single Manual lessons are €53.27, automatic €61.41.
Pickup points in Summerhill
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Mountjoy Square
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Dublin Bus Stop - Summerhill
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Connolly Station
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Diamond Park
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Your home, work, or college
From hill starts to full licence
Molly took driving lessons with RSA School of Motoring. Richie was my instructor in the Ashtown area and would highly recommend him. He gives you great confidence in your abilities and is a calming presence if you are nervous. Would highly recommend.
I completed my lessons with Richard around the Cabra area in Dublin. He was recommended to me by my partner who passed his driving test the first time with Richard's help! I can't recommend Richard enough. He is thorough, easy to deal with & such a great teacher. I had absolutely no idea about cars and had never driven before. He explains things in a simple, pragmatic way & gave me the confidence I didn't know I had, especially while driving in Dublin city.
Joseph took driving lessons with RSA School of Motoring. If you are in the Finglas/Cabra/Phibsborough etc area and looking for an instructor, I highly recommend Alan. I found him through RSA School of Motoring. He is easily the best instructor. Very nice, honest, helpful and always looks out for you.
If you are doing your test in Finglas, LOOK NO FURTHER than Alan who works for the RSA School of Motoring in Finglas. I met him last week and did a pretest with him and I passed my test with flying colours. He showed me absolutely EVERYTHING you need to know when it comes to a driving test - explanation of the grades, goes through the questions of signage/ secondary controls etc, and gives you many many MANY tips along the way. All feedback was extremely constructive, he made me feel very much at ease, built up my confidence and even spent an extra 20 minutes with me more than what I had paid! The man is an absolute gent who is absolutely EXCELLENT in his role of Driving Instructor and got me across the line! Top class, Thanks Alan!
Lesson prices near Mountjoy Square and Summerhill
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 Raheny test centre.
Driving lesson FAQs for Summerhill
How much do driving lessons in Summerhill cost?
Manual from €53.27 per hour. Full EDT (12 lessons) at €587.95. Automatic from €61.41 per hour. All prices fixed, listed on the site.
Where will I do my driving test?
Summerhill learners usually test at Raheny or Finglas Test Centre depending on availability. We cover both routes during lessons.
Do you offer automatic driving lessons in Summerhill?
Yes. Automatic is a solid choice for inner-city learners. No clutch to worry about on hill starts or in heavy traffic.
How do I book driving lessons?
Call or book online. We will match you with an instructor who knows Summerhill, Gardiner Street, and your test centre routes.
What is the EDT programme?
EDT is 12 compulsory lessons for learner permit holders. You must complete all 12 before booking your driving test with the RSA.