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Rathfarnham and South DublinManual car driving lessons in South Dublin
I teach manual car lessons in a dual-control school car from my office in Rathfarnham, Dublin 14, at €45 an hour, booked as two-hour sessions. Lessons cover the 12 EDT sessions, pre-test preparation for Tallaght and Dún Laoghaire, and refresher lessons for drivers getting back behind the wheel.
- 2-hour sessions, €90
- 95% of my students pass
- €45 per hour
- Manual car, category B
- Dual-control school car
- RSA approved driving instructor
- 7 days, 9am to 6pm
Car lessons for every stage
Pick the lessons that match where you are now. Not sure? Ring me and tell me how much driving you have done.
EDT lessons
The 12 one-hour Essential Driver Training sessions every new learner must complete before the driving test, at €45 each, €540 in total.
EDT lessonsPre-test lessons
Focused lessons before your test, on the roads around the Tallaght and Dún Laoghaire test centres. Test car hire is €120, or €150 with a one-hour warm-up.
Pre-test lessonsRefresher lessons
Time to work on what you find difficult, from parking to busy junctions, if you have a licence but have not driven in a while.
Refresher lessonsIntensive training
More lessons closer together for learners who want to build up their driving faster.
Intensive trainingManual only, and why that matters
I teach in a manual school car only. I do not offer automatic lessons.
If you pass your test in a manual car, your licence lets you drive both manual and automatic cars. If you pass in an automatic, your licence is limited to automatics.
Where lessons take place
Car lessons are based at my Dublin office: Bridge Enterprise Centres, Nutgrove Way, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14, D14 T8W2. Pickup is free within about 10 minutes’ drive of the test centres in Tallaght, Dún Laoghaire, Naas and Carlow, and I can usually collect you from farther away for an extra charge.
Tallaght test centre
Pre-test preparation for learners sitting their test in Tallaght.
Tallaght test centreDún Laoghaire test centre
Pre-test preparation for learners sitting their test in Dún Laoghaire.
Dún Laoghaire test centreWhat my students say
A few of the reviews on my Google Business Profile.
“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
“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 can fully recommend Vlastik of Raven Driving Training D16. Without his patience and professionalism I would not have passed my test first time.”
Barry W., Car lessons, Dublin 16
Car lesson questions
Do you offer automatic driving lessons?
No. I teach in a manual school car only. A manual pass lets you drive both manual and automatic cars.
Where are your car lessons based?
At my Dublin office in Bridge Enterprise Centres, Nutgrove Way, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14. I teach around the test centres in Tallaght, Dún Laoghaire, Naas and Carlow, with free pickup within about 10 minutes’ drive of each.
How many EDT lessons do I need?
First-time learners need 12 one-hour EDT sessions with an approved driving instructor before they can sit the driving test. Most learners also need extra practice.
Can you prepare me for the Tallaght or Dún Laoghaire test?
Yes. My pre-test lessons cover the areas around both South Dublin test centres.
What days do you teach?
Monday to Sunday, 9am to 6pm.
How much is a driving lesson?
€45 an hour. The minimum booking is a two-hour session, €90, and you can book up to four hours in one go for €180. Test car hire is €120, or €150 with a one-hour warm-up lesson.
Can you pick me up for my lesson?
Pickup is free within about 10 minutes’ drive of the driving test centres in Tallaght, Dún Laoghaire, Naas and Carlow. If you live farther away, I can usually still collect you for an extra charge. Send me your location on WhatsApp and I’ll tell you the cost before you book.
Do you offer 90-minute lessons?
No. My minimum booking is a two-hour session, €90, which gives us enough time to practise properly. You can book up to four hours in one go for €180.
Book your first car lesson
Tell me where you are in South Dublin, how much driving you have done and which days suit you.