Driving Lessons in Loughlinstown
Loughlinstown lessons, from someone who knows every road and test route in South County Dublin.
Which lessons suit Loughlinstown learners?
Total beginner - Loughlinstown
New to driving? Starting near the test centre means you learn on the roads you'll be tested on. Full 12 lesson EDT.
Start EDTPretest ready
Test at Dun Laoghaire? You'll practise the roundabout, the N11, and every route from the test centre. Full preparation.
Book Test PrepAutomatic preference
Automatic lessons available. The roundabout and N11 are easier to manage without gears. Same EDT, same routes.
Automatic LessonsLoughlinstown is where you build real confidence
Loughlinstown is home to the test centre. The roundabout is notorious, the hospital brings constant traffic, and the N11 slip roads need confidence. Our instructors teach these roads every single day.
Nearby Test Centre
Dun Laoghaire/Deansgrange, 6km away (14 mins). Often includes Loughlinstown routes in test itinerary.
Key Local Roads
Loughlinstown Drive, Commons Road, N11, Wyattville Road, Rathmichael Road.
EDT lessons on Loughlinstown roads and the N11
Loughlinstown Drive, Commons Road, and the N11 dual carriageway. Your 12 EDT lessons cover the routes that matter.
L1-2: Controls and Positioning
The residential estates off Loughlinstown Drive have speed ramps and quiet junctions ideal for building controls. No through-traffic pressure while you get used to the car and learn where to position on the road.
Learn about EDTL3-4: Direction Changes and Speed
Commons Road connects Loughlinstown to Ballybrack and Killiney with narrow sections and parked cars. You learn to read the road ahead, choose speed for the tighter sections, and manage direction changes on a live residential route.
EDT detailsL5-6: Complex Positioning and Hazards
Loughlinstown Drive alongside the hospital is where hazard perception becomes real. Ambulances on blue lights, visitors crossing from between parked cars, and delivery vehicles stopped at entrances. All of it covered in lessons five and six.
Test preparationL7-8: Sharing the Road and Traffic
Wyattville Road links Loughlinstown to Cherrywood and has traffic lights and Luas crossings at the Cherrywood end. Sharing the road with trams and managing signal sequences is central to lessons seven and eight.
Test preparationL9-10: Complex Junctions and Speed
The Loughlinstown roundabout is a regular test feature for Dun Laoghaire candidates. Entry from Commons Road, correct lane selection, and smooth exit onto the N11 at appropriate speed are drilled until they are automatic.
View optionsL11-12: Calm and Night Driving
The N11 dual carriageway in the dark tests your speed management and following distance. Rathmichael Road provides a contrast: a narrow country-style road heading south with poor surfaces and no lighting. Both in the final sessions.
Book nowDriving lessons in Loughlinstown near the N11 and St Columcille's Hospital
Loughlinstown Drive runs past St Columcille's Hospital, where ambulances, visitors, and pedestrians create a constant, unpredictable mix of traffic. Your instructor teaches you to read that environment early.
Pickups from Loughlinstown Leisure Centre car park, the visitor car park at St Columcille's Hospital off Commons Road, or the route 84 bus stop on Loughlinstown Drive. We come to you.
Manual lessons cost €53.27 single or €49 per lesson in the 12-pack. The EDT package is €587.95 manual or €659.24 automatic for all 12 sessions. Automatic is €61.41 single. Female instructors are available on request.
The Loughlinstown roundabout feeds directly onto the N11, a dual carriageway with fast-moving traffic towards Bray and Dun Laoghaire. Gap selection and smooth acceleration are skills your instructor repeats until they are reliable.
Your test centre is Dun Laoghaire/Deansgrange on Pottery Road, about 14 minutes from Loughlinstown. Pretest lessons are €183.63 manual or €193.81 automatic, car hire included.
Pickup points in Loughlinstown
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Loughlinstown Leisure Centre
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St Columcille's Hospital
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Dublin Bus Stop - Loughlinstown Drive
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Your home, work, or college
Loughlinstown learners, real pass stories
Alannah took driving lessons with RSA School of Motoring. Passed first time! I did my lessons with John. Ballybrack area. John made me feel very comfortable behind the wheel and had great patience with me especially as a nervous driver! Would highly recommend John to anyone starting lessons! Thanks again John!
Samar took driving lessons with RSA School of Motoring. My experience with John was spotless. To everyone living in Blackrock or nearby, he is your man! Very professional, and was very clear when he used to give directions and new information. He say it in a way that you could memorize it. I passed my practical test from the first time! Thank you John.
Zach took driving lessons with RSA School of Motoring. This was a great overall experience, from the booking process through the lessons. John was my instructor in D4/Deansgrange and was absolutely brilliant. During the lessons but also the prep for the test. I couldn’t have been more prepared and no doubt John is the reason I passed on my first try! Highly recommend!
Laoise learned to drive with Jonathan in the dun laoghaire area. Cannot recommend Jonathan from RSA School of Motoring enough if you are learning to drive in the Dun Laoghaire/Deansgrange areas. He breaks everything down and makes learning how to drive really enjoyable! Helped me to pass my test first time with no stress at all !
Lesson prices for Loughlinstown drivers
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 Dun Laoghaire/Deansgrange test centre.
What Loughlinstown learners ask us
How much do driving lessons in Loughlinstown cost?
Manual lessons start at €49 per hour when you book the 12-lesson EDT package, or €53.27 for a single lesson. Automatic lessons start at €54.94 per hour (12-pack) or €61.41 for a single lesson.
Where will I do my driving test?
Loughlinstown is where Dun Laoghaire Test Centre is located. You'll be testing on the exact roads you've been practising on.
Do you offer automatic driving lessons in Loughlinstown?
Yes. Automatic instructors cover the area. Same EDT, same test route preparation, automatic car.
How do I book driving lessons?
Call us or book online. We match you with an instructor based near the test centre.
What is the EDT programme?
EDT is 12 compulsory lessons for learner drivers. Covers car control, hazard awareness, and all the skills the tester is looking for.
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