Driving lessonsCastleknock
Four driving test centres are within about 20 minutes of Castleknock by road, so you have real options when it comes to dates. We get you ready for whichever one you book.
Why choose our driving school in Castleknock
Book driving lessons in Castleknock and we come to you, at home, at work or at the station. The lessons stay calm, and we are honest about when you are ready.
We come to you
Collection from your home in Castleknock, your workplace or your college is part of the lesson price, and so is the drive back. None of your hour is lost getting to the car.
Former testers trained them
Your instructor is an Approved Driving Instructor, recognised by the RSA, whose own training came from former driving testers. You learn in a car with a second set of controls.
Quiet, steady teaching
Raised voices are not part of how we teach. Nervous drivers in Castleknock can take things one step at a time, and Castleknock Road comes later, once you feel steady.
No extra hours sold
We tell you honestly whether you are ready for Mulhuddart, Finglas or whichever centre you book. If you are not ready, you hear what is missing. If you are, we say so.
Two kinds of licence
You can learn manual or automatic in Castleknock. Pass in a manual and you may drive either. Pass in an automatic and your full licence carries code 78, meaning automatics only.
An instructor who suits you
When you contact us, say if you would rather learn with a woman. Female instructors are available on request, and we try to match everyone with someone they work well with.
Manual driving lessons Castleknock
Learning in a manual gives you the most useful licence, because it covers automatic cars as well. Lessons start with moving off, stopping and changing gear smoothly around Castleknock. As your control improves, they take in Navan Road and New River Road, where you practise holding a steady speed and planning ahead at junctions. Hill starts and reversing come in along the way. A single manual lesson costs €53.27, and the hour you pay for is spent driving, not waiting.
Book manual lessons ↗Automatic driving lessons Castleknock
Automatic driving lessons in Castleknock let you skip the clutch and put your effort into reading the road. For some learners that means less to juggle in the early weeks. Before choosing, know that an automatic pass leads to a code 78 licence, so you could not drive a manual car on it. Single automatic lessons are €61.41, and the 12-lesson automatic EDT course is €659.24.
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Castleknock driving lesson prices
There is one price list for Castleknock and all our other areas. No booking fee, no card kept on file, and you can pay online or by phone.
EDT lessons in Castleknock
Every learner permit holder has to complete Essential Driver Training before sitting the driving test. That means 12 set lessons with an Approved Driving Instructor, each one signed off in a logbook so there is a clear record of what you have covered.
You can do your EDT in a manual, at €587.95 for the course, or an automatic, at €659.24. Some holders of foreign licences qualify for a reduced version with just six lessons. Either way, each lesson starts from wherever in Castleknock suits you, and each one is a full hour on the road.
What the EDT covers ↗Test centres within reach of Castleknock
Mulhuddart test centre is the nearest, 5.7 km by road and around 8 minutes. Finglas is 8.9 km, about 12 minutes. Tallaght is further at 13.6 km but only around 15 minutes, and Killester is 18.1 km, about 20 minutes. With four centres this close, it is worth checking each one for the earliest date before you settle.
Whichever centre you choose, a pretest lesson takes you around its routes for an hour beforehand. You then hire the car for the test itself, so you sit it in the car you practised in. Pretest with car hire is €183.63 for manual and €193.81 for automatic, and it is the same price at all four centres.
Castleknock roads and meeting points
We start you off close to home, working on control and observation on streets you already know as a passenger. From there, lessons take in Castleknock Road and Navan Road, and later New River Road, so you meet a wider range of junctions as your skill builds. By the later lessons you will be driving for longer stretches between stops.
If a pick-up away from home suits you better, your instructor can meet you at Laurel Lodge Shopping Centre or outside Castleknock Community Centre. Coming back from work by train? Navan Road Parkway station and Castleknock station both work as a starting point, and the drop-off afterwards can be your front door.
Blanchardstown is about 1.9 km from Castleknock in a straight line, Ashtown about 2.0 km and Corduff about 3.0 km. If you move between any of these during the week, tell us and we can collect you from the one that suits on the day. The lesson price does not change with the pick-up point.
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The EDT: a guide
The EDT logbook is how you and your instructor keep track of the 12 lessons. Each one is signed once it is done, so you can see at a glance how far through the course you are. When the book is complete, you can pick a test centre and a date, whether that turns out to be Mulhuddart, Finglas or Tallaght.
What we teach ↗ All lesson prices ↗A few good questions.
Which test centre should I book from Castleknock?
Mulhuddart is nearest at about 8 minutes, then Finglas at 12 and Tallaght at 15. Check all three for dates. We will do your pretest at whichever centre you end up booking, wherever it is.
Can I take lessons straight from work?
Yes. We collect you from work, home or college in Castleknock and drop you back, with no extra charge for either. The lesson itself is a full hour of driving, so the trip to you is not counted.
Can I get gift vouchers for someone in Castleknock?
You can. You can buy a voucher for 1, 3, 6 or 12 lessons, manual or automatic. They work the same in Castleknock as in any other area we cover, and the pick-up is included.
Can I ask for a female instructor?
Yes. Just say so when you fill in the form or call 01 902 3100, and we will match you with a female instructor for your lessons in Castleknock. It makes no difference to the price.
Start lessons in Castleknock
Call 01 902 3100 or fill in the form. We will match you with an instructor and agree a pick-up point in Castleknock.