Driving and motorcycle lessons in Sandyford
I teach manual car lessons, EDT, pre-test lessons and motorcycle training for learners who live or work in Sandyford. I’m based ten minutes away in Rathfarnham, and every lesson is with me, Vlastislav.
- Car lessons €45 an hour
- 2-hour sessions, €90
- Motorcycle pre-test €45 an hour
- 95% of my students pass
Car lessons for Sandyford learners
All car lessons are in my manual, dual-control school car, at €45 an hour and booked as two-hour sessions. A lot of the people I teach from Sandyford work in the business district and fit lessons around the office. We can start from home or near work, and we practise the roads you actually use every day before moving on to the Dún Laoghaire test centre routes, which are the closest to Sandyford.
Pre-test lessons
Getting ready for your test at the Dún Laoghaire or Tallaght test centre.
Pre-test lessonsPickup: free within about 10 minutes’ drive of the test centres in Tallaght, Dún Laoghaire, Naas and Carlow. If you live farther away, send me your location on WhatsApp and I’ll tell you the cost before you book.
Learning to drive around Sandyford
Sandyford is a good place to learn because it packs a lot into a small area. You have multi-lane junctions around the business district, busy roundabouts, the Luas crossing points on the Green line, bus lanes, and the M50 at junction 14 a minute away. Once you’re comfortable here, most test routes feel calmer.
We build it up in order. Quiet residential roads first, then the business district outside rush hour, then lane discipline and roundabouts at busier times, and finally the dual carriageway and the test centre roads. Office traffic is heavy from about 8 to 9.30 and again after 5, so if you’re nervous we pick quieter times at the start.
Why so many Sandyford people want a licence
The Luas is great if you’re going into town along the Green line, but getting anywhere across South Dublin from Sandyford without a car is slow. A lot of my students moved here for work, some with a licence from another country that has to be exchanged or started again here, and they want the freedom to get around without planning every trip around the tram.
Motorcycle training for Sandyford riders
For riders in Sandyford I do motorcycle pre-test lessons anywhere in Dublin, North or South. The IBT itself runs at Kinnegad Plaza or Tullamore, and I bring riders there free from the Red Cow Luas stop.
Motorcycle pre-test
Lessons anywhere in Dublin, North or South. Two hours minimum (€90) on my bike.
Motorcycle pre-testIBT for Dublin riders
The full weekend at Kinnegad Plaza or Tullamore, with free transport from the Red Cow Luas stop.
IBT DublinWhat my students say
A few of the reviews on my Google Business Profile.
“I would highly recommend my driving instructor Vlastik. He is extremely helpful, kind and patient, and always takes the time to explain things clearly. He creates a calm atmosphere during my lessons which helps me build confidence behind the wheel”
Ava M., Car lessons
“I had great experience with Vlastik as my EDT instructor. He was very professional, patient and very clear with the teaching which gave me more confidence in the road. I would definitely recommend him to anyone learning to drive.”
Caroline M., EDT lessons
“I was a complete novice when I took lessons from Vlastik. I was pretty nervous, but he was the perfect teacher. Took his time with me, was patient and calm and really built up my confidence. Highly recommended to anyone”
Adam L., Car lessons
Sandyford lesson questions
Do you give driving lessons in Sandyford?
Yes. I teach manual car lessons for Sandyford learners at €45 an hour, booked as two-hour sessions (€90), plus EDT, pre-test lessons, test car hire and motorcycle training.
Can I have lessons near my office in Sandyford?
Yes. Lunchtime or after-work lessons from the business district are fine, as long as we agree the start point when you book. Two-hour sessions work best, so plan around that.
Which test centre is closest to Sandyford?
Dún Laoghaire, at Kill of the Grange, is the closest. Tallaght is the other South Dublin option. You choose the centre when you apply for your test.
Do you teach automatic?
No. I teach manual car lessons only.
Nearby areas I cover
I also teach learners close to Sandyford. See all the areas I cover or the full price list.
Book your lesson in Sandyford
Tell me whether you want car or motorcycle lessons, how much experience you have and which days suit you.