Teaching someone to drive

Mr.Frame

Does anyone know where in Dublin I could teach a relative how to drive?

When I started out, I did numerous lessons on Dollymount beach,(like lots of people) but you cant drive on the beach anymore.

Are there any places/areas people know of ?

Thanks

Dravokivich

What's wrong with a road?

Mr.Frame

Dravokivich wrote: »

What's wrong with a road?

Because legally, only a professional driving instructor can teach someone on a road.

Thats why I was wondering if there was somewhere off road, i.e a beach, some quite private roads ect

whiskeyman

Supermarket car parks when it's quiet / closed.
Industrial estates at the weekend or late evening - Sandyford etc...
The causeway down Dollymount is handy if you nearby.

But this is just for basics. They'll ultimately only learn by being on the road.

Wheety

Mr.Frame wrote: »

Because legally, only a professional driving instructor can teach someone on a road.

I don't think that's true. Once the learner has their leaner permit, has L plates up and you're a fully licensed driver of over 2 years you're good to go. Unless something has changed recently. Of course they will also need to have 12 lessons from a professional driving instructor too for the EDT. Bu they will need practice outside of those lessons.

This is from the RSA website:

You should also have a Sponsor, an experienced driver (many learner drivers choose a family member) who will supervise your driving practice outside of lessons, and will also track your progress in your logbook.

Mr.Frame

whiskeyman wrote: »

Supermarket car parks when it's quiet / closed.
Industrial estates at the weekend or late evening - Sandyford etc...
The causeway down Dollymount is handy if you nearby.

But this is just for basics. They'll ultimately only learn by being on the road.

Thats exactly what I want, thanks.

Mr.Frame

Wheety wrote: »

I don't think that's true. Once the learner has their leaner permit, has L plates up and you're a fully licensed driver of over 2 years you're good to go. Unless something has changed recently. Of course they will also need to have 12 lessons from a professional driving instructor too for the EDT. Bu they will need practice outside of those lessons.

This is from the RSA website:

Interesting, thanks for that

Wheety

Mr.Frame wrote: »

Interesting, thanks for that

Although I wouldn't be going on the road with a learner until they have good practice at the basics. At least 1 lesson with an instructor and some practice in an empty car park.

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Wheety wrote: »

Although I wouldn't be going on the road with a learner until they have good practice at the basics. At least 1 lesson with an instructor and some practice in an empty car park.

And insurance, they will need this before going on the road.

I'm waiting until my renewal to switch to Aviva so I can be a sponsor. They have a good learner package for lessons and insurance.

Seems a better deal than the astronomical quotes of 3k that I got for adding a learner as a named driver to my policy.

spurious

My insurance went down when I added a learner. It's a bizarre system.