Driving Lessons in Walkinstown
Walkinstown lessons, from someone who knows every road and test route in Dublin 12.
Pick your path to a licence in Walkinstown
Total beginner - Walkinstown
Never driven? We start on quiet estate roads and build your confidence before tackling Walkinstown Roundabout and Long Mile Road.
Start EDTPretest ready
Test soon? Focused sessions on the roundabout, Long Mile Road lanes, and the Tallaght test route junctions.
Book Test PrepAutomatic preference
Automatic lessons available. Our instructors cover Walkinstown and know the roundabout and Long Mile Road well.
Automatic LessonsWalkinstown is where test prep starts
Walkinstown Roundabout is the big one. Five exits, heavy traffic, and lanes that confuse even experienced drivers. Long Mile Road carries fast dual carriageway traffic with constant lane merges. Walkinstown Road itself is a mix of residential and commercial sections where parked cars and turning lorries keep you alert.
Nearby Test Centre
Tallaght, 6km away (14 mins). Often includes Walkinstown routes in test itinerary.
Key Local Roads
Walkinstown Road, Long Mile Road, Walkinstown Roundabout, Drimnagh Road, Cromwellsfort Road.
Your EDT in Walkinstown: 12 lessons, real roads
Walkinstown Roundabout, Long Mile Road, Cromwellsfort Road. Every lesson counts toward your Tallaght test.
L1-2: Controls and Positioning
Your first two lessons start on Cromwellsfort Road where the traffic is light and the speed ramps give you a natural rhythm. You learn the cockpit checks, clutch biting point, and how to hold a straight line before anything else is added.
Learn about EDTL3-4: Direction Changes and Speed
Walkinstown Road from the shopping centre towards Crumlin introduces junctions, signalling, and matching your speed to conditions. You will practise left and right turns into side streets and learn when to give way.
EDT detailsL5-6: Complex Positioning and Hazards
Drimnagh Road is where this comes alive. Bus traffic, parked cars, and a school zone near the Drimnagh end test your positioning. Your instructor talks you through how to read the road ahead and hold your line when space tightens.
Test preparationL7-8: Sharing the Road and Traffic
Long Mile Road is the focus. Lorries pull out from industrial units, cars merge from slip roads, and the pace is faster than anything you have covered so far. You learn to use your mirrors constantly and commit to lane choices early.
Test preparationL9-10: Complex Junctions and Speed Control
Walkinstown Roundabout gets serious attention here. You work through all five exits in sequence, practising lane selection, signalling, and reading other drivers. The junction onto Long Mile Road from the Drimnagh Road side is also covered.
View optionsL11-12: Calm Driving and Night Conditions
The residential estates around Walkinstown Park bring your skills together. You practise holding a steady pace, responding to hazards calmly, and managing driving in low light on the roads around Calmount Park.
Book nowDriving lessons in Walkinstown on roads you already know
Long Mile Road is where Walkinstown learners earn their confidence. The dual carriageway runs past retail parks with heavy lorry traffic, slip roads, and fast lane changes that you will not get on a quiet estate. Your instructor picks you up from Walkinstown Green Shopping Centre or the bus stop on the 77A near the roundabout.
Walkinstown Roundabout is the centrepiece of lessons here. Five exits, multiple lanes, and traffic from Drimnagh, Crumlin, and Long Mile Road all at once. We cover it early and return to it throughout your lessons. By test day, it is routine.
Cromwellsfort Road connects Walkinstown to Greenhills and is ideal for early lessons. The speed ramps are good for clutch control and the light traffic lets you focus on basics without pressure building up behind you.
Manual lessons are €53.27 single, or €49 per lesson in the 12-lesson EDT pack at €587.95. Automatic is €61.41 single or €54.94 per lesson in a 12-pack. Pretest is €183.63 manual or €193.81 automatic, including car hire. Female instructors are available on request. Your test is at Tallaght Test Centre on Broomhill Road.
Pickup points in Walkinstown
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Walkinstown Green Shopping Centre
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Dublin Bus Stop - Walkinstown Road
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Assumption Secondary School
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Calmount Park
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Your home, work, or college
Passed at Tallaght: feedback from Walkinstown learners
Victoria took driving lessons with RSA School of Motoring. Passed my test in Mulhuddart on the 29th of November! Special thanks to my instructor Richie! Highly recommend him as an instructor. Richie's clear guidance and confidence-building advice were great in overcoming doubts about my driving abilities. A top-notch choice for anyone seeking a skilled and supportive instructor!✨😊 ….
AJAY took driving lessons with RSA School of Motoring. Had a wonderful experience with RSA. My instructor Andy was a delightful person always ensuring that I could learn the appropriate driving style. I was able to pass the test in my first attempt in Tallaght test centre Couldn't thank Andy anymore.
Gemma took driving lessons with RSA School of Motoring. I passed my test two weeks ago in tallaght with Andy as my instructor and i couldn’t have had a better experience!! very understanding and patient. Ideal instructor for a laugh,I found Andy through recommendation and will continue to do the same.
Aisling took driving lessons with RSA School of Motoring. I was able to pass my test in Tallaght on my first attempt thanks to Jonathan. All his explanations were very clear. He's a very patient and reassuring instructor, I'd recommend him to anyone nervous about driving.
Lesson prices for Walkinstown
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 Tallaght test centre.
Questions Walkinstown learners ask most
How much do driving lessons in Walkinstown cost?
Manual lessons start from €49 per hour in a 12-lesson EDT package at €587.95. Single lessons are €53.27. Automatic lessons start from €54.94 per hour in a 12-lesson package.
Where will I do my driving test?
Walkinstown learners test at Tallaght Test Centre. We cover the test routes during your lessons so the roads feel familiar on test day.
Do you offer automatic driving lessons in Walkinstown?
Yes. Automatic instructors cover the Walkinstown area. Same EDT lessons, same roundabout practice, just in an automatic car.
How do I book driving lessons?
Call us or book online. We will pair you with an instructor who knows Walkinstown Roundabout, Long Mile Road, and the local routes.
What is the EDT programme?
EDT (Essential Driver Training) is 12 compulsory lessons for all learner drivers. It covers everything from clutch control to night driving, speed management, and test preparation.
Your test is at Tallaght Test Centre on Broomhill Road. Book now and we pair you with an instructor who knows the Walkinstown Roundabout and every road to that test centre.
Or call (01) 902 3100