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Become a confident safe driver with our expert driving lessons Dublin.

Time to kick start your driving lessons Dublin with one of the highest rated driving schools around town and Dublin City.

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How it works

It’s pretty simple to get started with your driving lessons Dublin just follow these steps.

Start with us

We will see and assess your starting point and then start with your required driving lessons.

Find your instructor

Once you have made contact we will pair you with a local National driving instructor.

Pass the test

You will have the same driving instructor all the way from EDT to passing your full driving test.

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What we do

Driving Lesson Services

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Before your first driving lessons you must have the following in order

So your all geared up for your fist driving lesson with your National driving instructor!

To help get you on the road to passing your test and becoming a safe driver for life, we need to make sure you have everything in order. Find out below!

1. Learner Permit

A learner permit allows you to learn to drive on public roads with your driving instructor.

2. Tax & Insurance

If you want to learn to drive within your own vehicle you will need to make sure your tax & insurance is valid.

3. Good Attitude

We love our learners and strive to give them the best learning experience there is.

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What people say

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We take great pride in our customer reviews across all platforms! Please take the time to read some if you are seriously considering been thought to drive!

National Driving School

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Yokesh Nk

19:32 03 Dec 24

Chris is truly a gem in Dun Laoghaire and an exceptional driving instructor. His in-depth knowledge of the area, combined with his patient and encouraging teaching style, makes him an outstanding choice for anyone preparing to take their driving test in Dun Laoghaire. Chris not only focuses on helping you pass the test but also ensures you develop confidence and competence as a driver. With his expert guidance, you’ll gain a clear understanding of the test routes and essential driving skills. If you're aiming for success in Dun Laoghaire, Chris is undoubtedly the instructor you need!

Ben Kelly

02:21 03 Dec 24

I had Clodagh as my instructor, and she is absolutely brilliant at what she does. Clodagh is the reason I passed my driving test, and I could not recommend her enough!!! She is thorough and knows exactly what is wanted for a test, along with ensuring safe driving. I would like to thank Clodagh and tell everyone to book with her right now! I would also like to say a thank you to Steven who helped massively on the day as-well. Thanks Guys! Absolutely delighted!

Jishnu Kp

12:42 02 Dec 24

After two failed attempts, I was fortunate to find Kevin as my driving instructor. His calm and encouraging approach immediately put me at ease. Kevin has an incredible ability to simplify even the most challenging aspects of driving, and he was always patient while helping me improve. Thanks to his expert guidance and unwavering support, I passed my driving test. I couldn’t recommend Kevin enough—he’s truly an exceptional instructor.

abdikarin Sharif maxamad

13:44 30 Nov 24

It was a great honour to get a huge benefit about driving skills from national driving school. Especially my instructor Cristina encouraged me and given me excellent skill from zero to high.

Julien Lafleur

18:22 29 Nov 24

I would like to say a big thanks to my instructor Kevin really a very good instructor and very comprehensive instructor highly recommend .

jonida basha

17:28 29 Nov 24

I finished my EDT lessons in Naas with National driving school.I had a great experience with this school.My instructor Cristina was fantastic, patient knowledgeable and very supportive throughout sessions. I am so grateful for her professionalism and encouragement.Highly recommend this school and Cristina for anyone looking to learn to drive !

Sathish Annamalai

19:59 28 Nov 24

I highly recommend Peter from National Driving Institute as a driving instructor. He is the BEST. He is incredibly patient and understanding, even when I was struggling with a particular maneuver. He broke down complex concepts into easy-to-understand steps, and his positive attitude kept me motivated throughout the learning process. Thanks to his expert guidance, I was able to pass my driving test on the first attempt today. I couldn't have done it without him!He is such a nice person to have travelled with giving a warm feeling.Thanks Peter for all your efforts to make me a confident Driver!

Selam Abbas

14:04 28 Nov 24

Done my lessons with Lukasz wnez from tallaght and I finally went ahead and done test and passed couldnt thank lukasz enough top service from a top man

LuisLobo1910

10:56 28 Nov 24

I passed my test today Thank to the Jay’s lessons.Jay was my instructor on the pre test and he was very patient and supportive helping me to cover all my faults on traffic.

chelsay dlc

14:54 26 Nov 24

Passed my test this morning. I’m so grateful and thankful to my instructor Mr Kevin, he was so helpful and attentive in everyway and really gave me confidence all throught out of my 2 lessons up until before my driving test this morning. I would highly recommend NDS! And again Thank you all so much!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Christine Wang

09:27 26 Nov 24

Couldn’t recommend Barney enough, had me ready in 7 weeks after failing my first test. Would trust him with my life

Jo B

09:18 25 Nov 24

@8:45 a National Driving School car was overtaking a school bus which stopped on the Kilkenny Waterford road(there's no bus stop,it stopped on the road, then indicated right,ready to move off)created a dangerous situation ended almost an accident.I'm sure there was no correct instruction given.For me that's a grade 3 anticipation/ reaction to hazard

Ndoye Karime

00:19 24 Nov 24

Thank you Clodagh for helping me pass my test!!! You were very helpful with your guidance and tips!!

sm suhel ahmed

13:36 23 Nov 24

sreelakshmi jayanandan

23:19 22 Nov 24

I failed my first test and with the help of Tomas I was able to pass my second one. He was so helpful and guided me very well

Laurens Ippel

19:35 22 Nov 24

With the help of Chris I've passed the driving test on the first try after completing the EDT's. Very supportive and patient.

Trinath Chakka

19:18 22 Nov 24

I had a great experience with National Driving School! My instructor, Julia, was fantastic—patient, knowledgeable, and very supportive throughout the sessions. She helped me build my confidence on the road and gave me all the tips and guidance I needed to pass the driving exam. I’m so grateful for her professionalism and encouragement. Highly recommend this school and Julia for anyone looking to learn to drive! 🚗

Gavin Harford

15:02 22 Nov 24

Great place to learn, examiners are friendly and instructors are second to none, wouldn’t have had the ability and the confidence to pass my test if it wasn’t for Clodagh’s advice and commitment to me. Thanks for all the help it went a long way.

Alan Sajan

23:28 21 Nov 24

Thanks to Daniel, I was able to pass my driving test in the first try, I done 4 lessons with him and he was so helpful and patient and most importantly super wise. He took me on a few routes and showed me which corners they usually examine for reverse around the corners and that corner was the one I had to do. He gave me so much tips and most importantly confidence. I highly recommend Daniel to anyone looking for lessons!

Aisling Roche

18:27 21 Nov 24

Chris did a great job helping me prepare for my test and helped pass first time! He really gave me lots of confidence and encouragement to and helped me with my lesson and any questionDefinitely recommend Chris and the national driving school for lessons

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Our Locations

We have a network of driving instructors that are located in all corners of Ireland. Below are the best areas to get your driving lessons started in:

Why Choose Us

We are not just your normal run of the mill driving school providing driving lessons Dublin. We are a driving school of excellence. We ensure our pupils get the best value for money for the best driving instruction in the business. This is how:

Experience

Our level of experience in the driving instructor industry spans over 30 years. We have been there and done that.

Instructors

Our driving instructor trainers are some of the best trained instructors in Ireland that we bring to our training courses.

Quality

Been an approved training organisation with the RSA you can be sure your training is safe guarded.

Support

We provide free Phone, Text and Email support during the entire process of becoming a driving instructor.

Learn to drive with Driving Lessons in Dublin

You must be seeing others finding difficulty in either learning to drive or passing the test later. But why does that happen? What are the shortcomings that create issues which further restricts us to get on the road?

Well, we know the answer. It is different for everyone. Everyone learns with driving lessons Dublin at a different pace and speed, some are quick to learn others not so quick.

Here, we work on that basis and make you learn every bit of what is required. We identify the shortcomings and then help you solve it and then excel. Be quicker than others and pass the driving test in least amount of time.

Book your driving lessons in Dublin

We have the most professional instructors to help you with the excitement of driving for the first time. We make sure that you are updated with all the latest features of a car and know how to use them as well.

We provide you with the vehicle most suitable for you to learn which would comfort you coupled with a friendly instructor who will keep you relaxed and will instruct you each step of the way.

Book your driving lessons today in Dublin and get started now with your EDT driving lessons which will eventually make you pass the test easily, with a greater score and at your first attempt.

Become a Qualified RSA ADI instructor and Change Your Life

We have a specially designed driver training program who all who are aspiring to become driving instructors. Our program is fully RSA accredited for which you need to qualify.

Also, there are many requirements that you need to fulfil to become an instructor like the person must have the clean driving license experience for at least 2 years and have tax clearance.

But if you are not aware of the specifications then don’t worry, we will guide you for the procedure and even help you get through all the criteria.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can find our most popular frequently asked questions around driving lessons below

Why choose National Driving School?

National Driving school has gained a reputation and excelled way beyond industry standards. From day one of attending your first lesson in our National driving school car to passing your driving test, we are more professional than most others in this industry. Pass your driving test after you learn to drive with us and you will find that we work constantly to offer higher passing rates at National Driving School. We work closely with you to match your pace at a budget that suits you.

How soon can I take my driving lessons?

At National Driving School, we aim to connect you with a qualified National Driving School instructor within an hour of your enquiry. Once we assign you a National Driving School instructor, he/she will coordinate with you to schedule a particular date and this way your lesson is booked with us. From then on all communication will be carried out between you and your driving instructor. If you are Looking at loads of bookings for our National driving instructors, we would recommend you to pre-book your lessons a couple of weeks beforehand.

Can I pick the car I want to learn in?

Our driving instructors are free to decide, but we maintain a stringent policy regarding their vehicles. Almost 99% percent of our driving instructor cars are Ford Fiestas from 171 to the latest year. We make this mandatory so that the instructors teach in updated and dual-controlled cars. The cars used by instructors are clean, maintained, and ready to go! We also help you avail car hire facility for your driving test with your preferred instructor.

Can I check the reviews for the driving instructors?

For sure! We have over 600 hundred 5 star reviews that we are proud of all over the internet. You can view a lot of reviews we have shown with our particular National driving instructors’ names to help you locate the individual ones closest to your location. You can also find our latest reviews on our Facebook and Google.

How many driving lessons do I need?

It is a common question raised by most learners. Well, it depends. Our students take 30 hours of driving lessons on average before passing their practical exam – 17 hours fewer than the national average! If you are a newbie, we would suggest you book our 30-hour package. If you pass the exam faster, we will refund the number of hours unused (provided you have used a minimum of 20 hours). On the other hand, if you need some extra hours of learning, you can top up on an hourly basis to train until you appear for your driving test. If you book a smaller learning package to begin with, no worries- you can top by on an hourly basis once you are done with your 1st package to be test-ready.

What are the prices for driving lessons?

To know about the driving lesson prices, simply click here and enter your details and raise an enquiry. We will send you an email with the price details. You can rest assured and leave everything else to our crew here at National Driving school. We will ensure that we connect you with the most suitable driving instructor. After connecting with an instructor, you can schedule and begin your journey towards being a fully licensed, safe driver.

How can I pay for my driving lessons?

You can pay your allocated National driving instructor directly. We do not manage any payments except gift vouchers for driving lessons through our website. You can discuss the payment structure with your driving instructor. Our driving instructors offer discounts, easy payment plans, and special offers for bulk bookings.

Where would be my pick-up & drop point?

We connect you with a National driving instructor from your nearby locations, so your pick up and drop off point will be at your house or agreed central location. If you want to change your pick up & drop off location, for example, work and school, our instructors will make the necessary arrangements provided these locations are within their driving lessons’ vicinity.

What documents do I need to bring along to the driving lessons?

You should bring your learner permit for every driving lesson you attend. When you get the EDT logbook after the very first EDT lesson, do not forget to carry it with you during every driving lesson.

Do you offer booking schedules that suit my schedule?

Do not worry as we offer flexible booking schedules at National Driving school. Our driving lessons are available during weekdays, weekends, and on days that are convenient for you.

Become a confident safe driver with our expert driving lessons Dublin.

How it works

Driving Lesson Services

Getting Started

EDT Lessons

Pretest Lessons

Automatic Lessons

Test Car Hire

Mock Test Lessons

Before your first driving lessons you must have the following in order

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Mock Theory Test

Rules of The Road

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