At the tender age of 27 (!) I decided to take my first foray into learning to drive. After finding…read moreout about DC Driving School through a LivingSocial deal I convinced myself to give them a go and jump right in... "10 lessons please"! It turns out "DC" is Damien Clarke, a real Dub and a really lovely fella who puts the focus on 'giving a lesson on driving, not a lesson on lecturing about driving', and true to his word he had me driving on the open road in lesson one - yikes!. He was always remarkably calm and composed and no amount of my stalling or nearly reversing into oncoming traffic could phase him. Long story short - 10 weeks later I passed on my first attempt - job done! Highly recommended for anyone in South Dublin looking to learn...

I used RSA when I attempted for my Irish license (mandatory EDT lessons) even though I had license…read morefrom another country. It all comes down to instructors; my instructor for automatic lessons was great; pick up and drop off on time with improvement pointers and guided lessons based on what you need! And I hired them again during the driving test; I feel 125 euro for car hire with 1-2 lessons for the driving test is a bit steep but then every other school is expensive as well. They are a good school for learning lessons though.

I recently passed my driving test and genuinely could not have done it without Kevin's help.It was…read moremy third time to do the test and my first time to have lessons with Kevin. I had taken lessons from two previous instructors before i had sat the test on two previous occassions and did not find either of the instructors as professional, experienced or as helpful as Kevin.I had been driving for years and pisked up so many bad habits. Kevin immediately pin pointed the areas which required work and began focusing on them during each lesson. He covered off on each of the areas he felt I was particulary weak in and worked on them until I was comfortable with each individual area. My confidence was quite low having failed the test on twice before and I honestly thought I was going to fail the tes again. However, Kevins tactical approach, encouragement and guidance gave me the confidence I needed to pass the exam. His knowledge of the area and relaxed manner made everything so simple and his tips definitely worked. I would reccomend Kevin to anybody who wants to pass the test first time round. If I had found Kevin first time around I know that I would have passed the test on my first attempt. So on that note I want to say a HUGE thank you to Kevin and hope many new applicants awaiting confirmation of their test go to you Kevin. I promise you will NOT regret it. Claire from Kildare

Paul murphy is one the most experinced driving school instrcuter i have ever meet and very polite…read morein nature. his analytical abilities are extremly good. in fist meeting with you he will rectify your problem,if you have any.

From the owner: IN GEAR Driving School provides attention to detail in instruction and is well above standard…read more Ingear has been teaching pupils in north Dublin for the past 8 years. Fully qualified, extremely patient driving instructors who have completed all the RSA ADI exams. They are fully qualified RSA ADI (Approved Driving Instructor).

I have had a terrible experience with one of the instructors from Irish School of motoring. During…read moreone of my classes, the ISM instructor got out of the car and started arguing with a cyclist. It raised to the point that he threw the cyclists phone and bicycle away. Not only this, but I have had scheduled classes and a test the following week. The instructor didn't bother to show up to any of them. I rang ISM and complained about this. They said they will resolve this issue and offer me a refund. It's been weeks now and I still haven't received my money back. The instructor is still on the road, teaching people. PICK A DIFFERENT COMPANY This company has zero respect towards you and your money.

The Irish School of Motoring in Ranelagh is a professionally run service, offering driving lessons…read moreand pre-test lessons. You can choose to take the lessons in a car that they provide (€40 per hour), or in your own car (€2 cheaper). I had taken 6 private lessons with a private instructor that I found cheaply over the internet, and failed my first test. As the lessons had been pre-booked, I couldn't change instructor. Booking lessons through ISM means you can change tutor if you find the one you are with doesn't suit. I took 2 lessons with Sean in ISM before my second test, and passed with just one minor fault. He was clear and concise in his instructions, but I think he is very popular, so you may need to book a few days in advance. The only negative thing is the location of the school - amazingly they have no parking facilities. I had to chase the clampers away when I parked around the corner for 2 minutes to collect my instructor, and apparently people are given parking tickets here all the time.

On my first lesson with Jackie I knew absolutely nothing about driving! Jackie took me from the…read morevery basics of driving, right through to me test which I passed first time in Jackie's car as I don't have my own. I would 100% recommend 4ward Driving School, Jackie is such a dependable, optimistic and encouraging instructor.

From the owner: Driving Lessons. Northside Dublin. EDT DrIving Lessons &…read morePre Test Driving Lessons. Pass your test with excellent driving training. Mock Tests know what to expect from your test. Finglas & Raheny Test Routes covered.

I had a foreign licence before, so I was not a complete beginner, yet I would warmly recommend this…read moredriving school for anyone in any level. I couldn't be more satisfied elsewhere! I chose Nolan Driving School as I needed to take the 12 EDT lessons prior to the test. Their website is comprehensive, they were quick to respond to my query and the price was affordable. John Nolan is a great instructor. He gave me a positive feedback all along. We covered most of the test routes (I took the test in Churchtown, but the school also covers Rathgar and Tallaght centres, as far as I know). On the day of the test I rented the car from the school and John picked me up an hour and a half before, so I could practice and work on the fine tuning for my test. I passed on the first attempt.

Sue, who runs Abacus, is a great driving instructor. I was referred to her for lessons because she…read moreshepherded 4 people I knew into passing their driving test first time, which is rare enough these days. Not only is she knowledgeable but she's also really good at explaining the why as well as the how, so that it becomes much easier to understand the car and how to drive it properly. She has a very calm demeanor and has practically reached a level of zen when it comes to being in a car with inexperienced drivers, but she will push you when you need to be pushed. She has a systematic approach to teaching which means you don't just get taught things to pass your test but also things that will make you a better, safer driver like parallel parking and how to drive in snow and fog. And all of this comes with an amicable approach and a sense of humour. In practical terms she charges 40 euro per hour which is comparable with most other driving schools, but what is much different, and much better value, is that she almost never sticks to the hour and so you will get a longer, more in depth lesson than you would get anywhere else for the same money. Her lessons are good for both teenagers and adults (like me) who avoided it for a while and have finally got around to it.

I've just done my driving test and passed first time around thanks to Airport Driving School and…read moreRoss. Can't praise him enough for being so patient with a nervous first time driver. (should be a life coach). I'm dyslexic so the fact that he would actually draw out where I was going wrong and the correct way was extremely helpful to me. a picture is worth a thousand words. Yes it's expensive but worth every penny! You can't go wrong with them

I have been absolutely scammed by these people. everything cost an absolute bomb, to even look at…read moreone of there instructors will set you back. They say they will pass you guaranteed which is a lie and they say they will allow you to use a car of theres which is another lie, everytime they want to let you "use" there car they will have to "asses" you which will cost another 2 hour lesson, rental of a car and rental of a driving instructor. please pleas please listen to me when i say do not use this company.

I just finished a "Familiarization" course with the Irish School of Motoring, a nationally…read morerecognized school. There was no problem setting up the course with Joanne remotely from California so I could complete it during my short Dublin visit. After several near-death experiences during previous Irish motoring holidays, I figured I'd better take some lessons for my safety and others. Adam Mietus provided me with a very relaxed, courteous, and comprehensive course customized to address my personal driving needs. Whenever I tended to go astray, Adam would politely reach over to the wheel and add a little of his driving from the passenger's seat. You can't go wrong with that. I completed the course with handy tips that I'm sure will save my life and that of others. The Irish School of Motoring is the best bet for the caring tourist who wants the best for his driving experience in Ireland.