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Most new learners are choosing our Automatic driving lessons because its simply quicker and easier to get started.

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Automatic cars are the way to drive conveniently without any gears and clutches using steering and two peddles only.

It is easy to learn and implement without much difficulty.

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Start Your Automatic Lessons

It’s pretty simple to get started just follow these steps.

Start with us Start with us
We will see and assess your starting point and then start with your required automatic lessons.
Find your instructor Find your instructor
Once you have made contact we will pair you with a local automatic driving instructor.
Pass the test Pass the test
You will have the same driving instructor all the way from EDT to passing your full driving test.

Automatic Driving Lessons

Get started or Passing your driving test couldn’t be any easier with our automatic lessons.

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Automatic Driving Lessons Dublin

We have successfully been training pupils in our Automatic vehicles for many years now. It has always been our school policy to provide the highest standards of informative driving instructions to our students.

Automatic driving lessons are a little different; however, we take you through the EDT programme and Pretest packages with ease.

There is no doubt that we are rewarded as the leading training centre with the obvious choice when it comes to automatic driving lessons in Dublin.

Teaching Safer and Better Learners

Here at National Driving School we are committed to producing better, safer and law-abiding drivers. We emphasise the importance of driving and road safety to make our roads safer for everyone.

Automatic Gears Vs Manual Gears

There can be several reasons to shift from a manual car to the automatic one. But we want to clear the aspects and differences that you will observe in both the types to choose when to shift to the automated cars after comparing both.

  • Starting a car, steering it on turns and stopping it is very easy, making it comfortable for everyone to drive. Along with this, the break has to be applied every time you want to slow down and stop the car as there is no clutch. It only has two paddles, one for the accelerator and another to apply the brake. So, you can drive on one foot only. In manual cars, a clutch is necessary to operate the vehicle and to control its speed.
  • We offer the best 12 EDT training lessons and instructions in the most effective way.
  • If you want to keep your hands on the steering wheel only all the time, then automatic cars are the obvious choice because it is not possible in manual cars due to the frequent use of clutches.
  • If you don’t have much experience on trips like in hilly areas or the bumpy ones, then automatic cars will help you navigate the site.
  • In the traffic areas, starting the car, continuously accelerating and decelerating and stopping is a hectic process in manual cars, but automatic cars make it smooth.
  • Also, it is convenient for old and disabled people to drive independently and without any sponsor all the time.

Feeling nervous and want to switch to automatic cars?

If you think you want to get those benefits mentioned above, we have the best instructors for the learners. You can enrol for the driving lessons for automatic driving and get the 12 EDT automatic driving lessons after getting the learning permit.

Point to note here that the driving license for the automatic car drivers comes with some restrictions as the driving license and test for the manual and automatic drivers are different. If you want to drive manual cars, you need to give a separate trial.

EDT Automatic driving lessons Dublin

We deliver the complete EDT Programmes 1-12 in our Automatic driving lessons. We can act as your sponsor if you didn’t have one, so there is no need to worry about that.

After completing 12 Lessons, we will assist you in progressing forward to apply for your full driving test after going through the pretest, which will prepare you thoroughly and polish your skills.

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Learn to drive with Driving Lessons in Dublin

Pretest Automatic driving lessons Dublin

A pretest is an essential part of the journey of passing the driving test and clearing it in the first attempt because it helps you to work on your weak points and practise the driving course with tricky turns.

If you have a driving test coming up near any of the RSA driving Test Centres, then we can assist you in preparing up to the level that you require to pass the very first test.

Our experience and unmatched pass rates are what you need to have beside you as you go forward to pass your automatic driving test.

Hire Our Automatic Driving School Cars

Did you know you can hire our automatic driving school cars for your driving test? Well you can! Many times we’ve saved the day!

If you have your automatic driving test coming up you can also hire our car, so you don’t have to worry anything on the day of your test.

Our modern cars are safe for manoeuvres, easy to handle and spotlessly clean.

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First Lesson

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 1. Learner Permit
A learner permit allows you to learn to drive on public roads with your driving instructor.
2. Tax & Insurance 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 3. Good Attitude
We love our learners and strive to give them the best learning experience there is.
What people say

Our Happy Pupils

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!

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erica whelan
08:31 09 Mar 25
I done three pre tests with Damien in Tallaght, and passed first time with only 2 grade twos.

Would 100% recommend him, he’s an amazing instructor, I wouldn’t of passed without all his help🙏🏼
Deepa Sridhar
21:02 06 Mar 25
Heartfelt Thanks for Your Incredible Support Kevin Veeren!

I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for all the guidance and support you provided throughout my driving lessons. As an Indian national living in Ireland, the process was a bit daunting for me at first, but your patience, professionalism, and dedication made all the difference.

Thanks to your excellent teaching, I was able to pass my driving test, and I couldn’t be more excited! Your clear instructions, calm demeanor, and personalized approach to my learning made the experience so much smoother.

I truly appreciate how you took the time to ensure I was not only prepared for the test but also confident on the road. Your encouragement and belief in my abilities helped me immensely, and I will carry the skills you taught me throughout my life.

Thank you once again for being such a fantastic instructor. I will always recommend Kevin Veeren to anyone I know who’s learning to drive.
Qiuping Jiang
20:16 06 Mar 25
Highly recommend instructor Chris. He is very professional, nice and easygoing. I practice with him for 8 hours plus 1 hour pretest and I passed the test today.
shreyansh khanna
17:58 06 Mar 25
After I failed my test in 2019 with over 10 years of driving experience, I was disheartened and then covid came and never really had the courage to book another test until now. A friend recommended me to Chris I met Chris last week did 4 hours in Total with him and I passed my test with flying colours.

But I take a moment to express how passionate and caring towards all his students Chris is. He teaches you not just to drive safely on the roads but prepares you for your big day and the compassion hits you in a different way. I highly recommend Chris to all the drivers out there looking to get a full license. There is someone out there looking after you all. Book sometime and see it for yourself as I feel no amount of words can express how good he is and the volcano of talent as a Teacher he possesses.

Thank you for giving me such a great level of coaching Chris.
Souvick Bhaduri
20:18 05 Mar 25
I passed my test today on first attempt at Dun laoghaire. Darren was my trainer for all EDTs. He makes sure you not only learn but most importantly be confident while driving.Excellent mentor. I had to change my test center and then I did my pre-test sessions with Chris, He is such a great coach and he makes sure that you know what's right 100% and make you fix the those tiny silly errors which can cause a grade 3.

Hands down, they are the best in business. Thanks a lot Darren and Chris!
Siobhan Smith
15:56 05 Mar 25
Julia took me for pre-test lessons and I learned more from her than I did in all of my previous lessons. She was very clear, patient and encouraging. I wouldn't have passed first time without her guidance. I only wish I had her from from my very first lesson!
David
22:07 04 Mar 25
I recently had an incredible experience with the National Driving School that I want to share. I found myself needing to pass my driving test on short notice, and National driving school was incredibly accommodating.Cristina was
professional, patient, and genuinely invested in my success.

The lessons were structured to maximize my learning in a limited time frame. My instructor tailored the sessions to focus on my specific weaknesses, which helped build my confidence quickly. The practical driving sessions were thorough, and I felt well-prepared for the test. They also provided valuable tips and resources for the theory part, which made a significant difference.

Thanks to National Driving School, I not only passed my driving test but also gained a solid understanding of safe driving practices. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to learn quickly and effectively. Their dedication to helping students succeed is truly commendable!
Nilima Kini
18:22 04 Mar 25
I had a fantastic experience learning to drive with Chris! He is an incredibly patient , knowledgable and encouraging instructor who made every lesson enjoyable and stress free. Thanks to his guidance, I passed my test easily! Highly recommend Chris ! 👏👏👏👏
Mitra Javadpour
17:40 04 Mar 25
Joshy from National Driving School was a great driving instructor who went out of his way to ensure I passed my driving test first time. I highly recommend him as a driving instructor.
Rachel Kenny
12:53 04 Mar 25
I passed my driving test today on my first attempt, and I couldn't be more grateful for John’s help throughout the process. I did some refresher lessons and pretests with John. I was a very nervous driver and I hadn't driven in over a year, but John made all the difference. His patience, kindness, and expert guidance helped me build my confidence on the road. Thanks to him, I felt calm and prepared for the test. I highly recommend National Driving School to anyone looking to get their license!
Ciara Dowling
11:45 04 Mar 25
I highly recommend National Driving School. I
did two pretests with Keith and Chris. Their enthusiastic attitudes gave me a huge confidence boost going into my driving test. They explained things in a such a clear and patient way and gave me lots of advice that helped me pass my test first time. Big thank you to National Driving School!
princy kurien
19:16 03 Mar 25
Clodagh was an excellent instructor.Her experience and the instruction and explanations during the classes were great. I recommend them to all learners permit holders.
Louie Agar
17:47 03 Mar 25
I did my 12 lessons with John and my pre test with Chris and they are both amazing guys and are the reason i passed my test, they both gave me so much confidence and showed me everything i needed to know.
Yasir Mehmood
12:58 03 Mar 25
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Cristian
10:55 03 Mar 25
I would like to thank Kevin, from National Driving School for all his help, support and involvement in my journey to obtain this driver's license. Kevin is an experienced instructor, who pays attention to details and who provides you with all the necessary information, to successfully obtain a driver's license. I can't thank you enough for this incredible experience, it truly meant a lot to me. I wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone who wants to get their driver's license with ease.
Ciaran Gavin
10:16 03 Mar 25
Very professional and polite also a great instructor would recommend highly .David was a great instructor and would recommend
Aditi Wadhwa
21:13 01 Mar 25
Karl is an amazing instructor, very knowledgeable and fun. I passed on my first try with National Driving School after 3 failed attempts. Great experience overall, would highly recommend 🙂
Darragh Griffin
17:19 01 Mar 25
Just passed my test today I would like to say Chris from national driving school was an absolute gent he was always kind and patient while I was learning, couldn't recommend him enough!
Medyna McMahon
22:07 28 Feb 25
I passed on my driving test first time today with my amazing driving instructor Julia. She was so helpful and patient with me the entire time. When I started driving, I had zero experience and was so nervous but Julia helped me so much. She is so calm and sweet, I really could not have done it without her ! Thank you Julia.
Kevin Lynch
19:50 28 Feb 25
Krzys was a no nonsense instructor who is kind and considerate but will give you clear guidance in a professional and kind manner in how you need to improve to pass your test and keep you safe on the road and others too.
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Why Choose Us

We are not just your normal run of the mill driving school. 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

Experience

Our level of experience in the driving school industry spans over 30 years. We have come to see it all.

Instructors

Instructors

You can be sure our fully qulaified driving instructors are some of the best trained driving instructors in Ireland.

Quality

Quality

Been approved training instructors with the RSA you can be sure your driving lessons are safe guarded.

Support

Support

We provide free WhatsApp, Text and Calls support during the entire process of learning how to drive.

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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.

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