Pretest Driving Lessons

Gain the confidence to pass your test with our Pretest Lessons.

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

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Start Your Pretest Lessons

It’s pretty simple to get started 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.

Passing your driving test couldn’t be any easier with our pretest lessons.

Pretest Driving Lessons Dublin

Our Pretest lessons have proven to be the main reason our pupils pass their test first time at all Driving Test Centres. Why is that you think? Aren’t all instructors the same? Absolutely not.

We are one of the most respected schools in this country and even the Testers understand the level we operate at.

You see any school can talk about how magnificent they are but here at NDS we like to show these facts.

We like you to see for yourself why everyone is talking about us. We don’t do the talking our pupils do.

Pretest Preparation to Pass Your Driving Test

Preparation is Key to Passing Your Test

You wouldn’t attend a job interview without doing your groundwork on speech and presentation would you? then why appear for the driving test without the pretest preparation?

Pretest works the same for you as your final revision before the exam to memorise and practice the important aspects to give your best.

A Pretest is the most essential step before you appear for the final driving test to polish your skills and practice the techniques on road with one of our instructors.

What Happens on Your Pretest Driving Lessons

What Happens with your Instructor on the Pretest

You need to inform your instructor of your driving test date and/or to the sponsor who is going to train you on the pretest training also.

It is advisable to start your pretest after you complete the 12 EDT lessons with our driving instructor.

This gives more time to test yourself and an enhanced evaluation from our instructor which will solve your shortcomings in a limited time and to work on the areas which need more practice.

Tips to follow on your day of Driving Test

You must be looking for some short tricks to make it to the test in one go but you must know that practice is the only key to crack it in your first attempt. Still there are many things you can keep in mind to perform better.

You should be confident about your driving skills as you have passed all the 12 EDT lessons and if you have also attended the pretest session then you will be relaxed during the test.
Do not think of skipping the pretest session as it might cost you a lot later. Pretest is very essential to polish your skills and to improve the weak points if any.
Do not forget to revise the important road and traffic signs and to abide by them when you are driving during the test. Make sure to follow all the signs that will come in your way.
Study the rules provided by the RSA as you will be asked some theory questions also.
Get all your documents prepared a few days before the test.
Come to the centre early to avoid any kind of delay in the process.
Always remember the 2 second rule to maintain the distance between the two cars.
Be careful near the roundabouts.
Even if you think you have committed a mistake, do not dwell over it rather continue to drive with confidence as the mistake may not be too big as it may seem to you.
If you are joining our program of pretest then you don’t need to worry about all these points as you will be provided with all these details and more and we will prepare you to face all the difficulties during the test and also how to handle it.

You must practice well before the driving test with our pretest driving lessons to get the detailed information of what you will be facing on the day of the real driving test. We will prepare for you all the challenges so that nothing would seem difficult to you during that day of your full driving test.

With our pretest, you will become familiar with the driving test routes, the difficulties that you might face will be sorted in this sessions. With absolute practice, it will give you confidence to give your best and as you would have already gone through all those challenges, so it won’t seem difficult to you on the day of your driving test.

What will you get in a Pretest?

Real time experience of the ground course.
Testing of your skills to find all the shortcomings and mistakes that you can make.
Practice lessons to revise the driving around the corners and traffic.
Practice through difficult routes and examining your speed and skills with it to improve.
Road and traffic signals to be followed and revised.
Giving you tips to perform better to guarantee a pass.

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

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

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.

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

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

Instructors

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

Quality

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

Support

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

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How to do the Hill Start

How to reverse around the corner

How to check under the bonnet

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.

Pass Your Driving Test with our Pretest Driving Lessons.