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Permabear · 09-10-2009 10:17pm

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robbie_998 · 12-10-2009 9:11pm

i have a great recommendation for Naas/Newbridge/kildare/athy areas

great cost and I passed in Naas 1st time about, pm me

shardylan · 12-10-2009 9:48pm

Anyone have the num for the guy called Tony in Blanch ,He seems to be recommended alot here or someone whos good in the Blanch area ,Would appreciate it ,Thanks

RandomGarry · 13-10-2009 5:27pm

Hey Dave(moderator) ,
Can you please pm me the number for Tony the pretest guy in Tallaght,
it would be much appreciated.
Thanks

Shaws · 17-10-2009 6:07pm

Hi

I've failed my test 3 times, yes 3 times - total mare! I'm a good driver but keep failing, well the 2nd & 3rd times, on the reverse round the flaming corner!!!! I can do it no bother when I'm practicing but just not in the test:mad:

Any one got any suggestions on how to fix it or the names of any good instructor who can work miracles???

Please let me know!

Thanks

*Sparkles* · 19-10-2009 12:11am

Hey looking for an instructor in Cork City (northside area) someone who can handle a nervous first time driver:o. Cheers

Inglewood · 19-10-2009 12:22pm

Can anyone recommend a driving instructor in Tuam? I need to do a pre-test.

Thanks!

Fooddestroyer · 19-10-2009 2:54pm

My wife has held a full US license for at 10 years and has driven under insurance in Northern Ireland.

As we are now living FT in the south, she needs to go through the testing process here to get a full irish driving license.

So here are a few questions:

1. Any recommendations for a quality instructor nearby Maynooth?

2. How much can we expect to pay in total (approx) to put her through her lessons and test?

Thanks for your help guys.

Permabear · 19-10-2009 3:17pm

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Fooddestroyer · 19-10-2009 3:19pm

donegalfella wrote: »

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Much appreciated.

Fooddestroyer · 19-10-2009 4:12pm

Fooddestroyer wrote: »

My wife has held a full US license for at 10 years and has driven under insurance in Northern Ireland.

As we are now living FT in the south, she needs to go through the testing process here to get a full irish driving license.

So here are a few questions:

1. Any recommendations for a quality instructor nearby Maynooth?

2. How much can we expect to pay in total (approx) to put her through her lessons and test?

Thanks for your help guys.

Sorted - booked with <SNIP> 35e an hour!

Thanks everyone.

tormented · 19-10-2009 6:26pm

Hi Fooddestroyer

Make sure you instructor shows you their adi badge. Not all instructors working for the bigger schools are fully qualified. They might have the sticker on the car but its the id badge you need to see. You could get their adi number and see if their listed on the RSA website.

For the record, the bigger schools do have some good instructors who do care about road safety.

Fooddestroyer · 19-10-2009 6:48pm

tormented wrote: »

Hi Fooddestroyer

Make sure you instructor shows you their adi badge. Not all instructors working for the bigger schools are fully qualified. They might have the sticker on the car but its the id badge you need to see. You could get their adi number and see if their listed on the RSA website.

For the record, the bigger schools do have some good instructors who do care about road safety.

Thanks. The guy is part of a franchise. <SNIP> Checked him out and he comes recommended.

Good advice though, thanks.

dStSb · 19-10-2009 9:32pm

Could anyone suggest driving instructors Dublin North >>> Finglas test cente. I have been driving for a year and a half now. Got driving test in couple of weeks... So I am looking for about 5 lessons, pre-test and car rent for test...
Thanks

Alanstrainor · 19-10-2009 10:50pm

Please read the charter before posting. Recommendations are by PM only, and no "on-thread" recommendations are allowed.
Cheers,

IIDSIIELMO · 20-10-2009 11:20pm

Have my test in 4 weeks in Rathgar....does anyone have any recommendations for a decent driving instructor? appreciate any help!!

Sue T · 25-10-2009 7:25pm

Hi,

Can anyone recommend a good instructor for the Tallaght/Citywest area? Want someone precise and reliable.

Thanks!

highlydebased · 26-10-2009 1:09am

retest in Limerick woodview. Need a different instructor to give me a second opinion, needs to be reasonably priced, and able to use my own car. tks

greyc · 26-10-2009 10:12am

Sue T wrote: »

Hi,

Can anyone recommend a good instructor for the Tallaght/Citywest area? Want someone precise and reliable.

Thanks!

I've PM'd you details of my instructor.

ppk · 27-10-2009 3:38pm

Could anyone suggest driving instructors for Dublin North, Raheny test cente. I am looking for about 4-5 lessons / pre-test and car rent for the test.
Thanks

Reloc8 · 29-10-2009 11:23am

Hi - looking for a good driving instructor around Inchicore (Dublin 8) area. Many thanks.

CorkFenian · 29-10-2009 3:36pm

Any recommendations for around Infirmary Rd\ NCR??? Have a fair bit done, just need experienced instructor..

cmac2009 · 30-10-2009 1:26pm

Looking for driving instructor around inner city, IFSC area specifically. Would be grateful if anyone has any recommendations. Pretty much a newbie here. Cheers

tba · 30-10-2009 7:11pm

Hi. Can anyone recommend a driving instructor in Churchtown, Dublin? I've tried to learn a few times but never got the hang of it. I'd like someone patient that would give me a bit of confidence - not just a pre-test instructor.

Thanks!

cailinoBAC · 31-10-2009 1:03am

Looking for pretest lessons around Clondalkin, but am actually doing the test in Raheny (it made sense when I was booking it!) so any tips?

extrinzic · 31-10-2009 10:39pm

Hi. Looking for driving lessons in Galway, please PM me if you can recomend a driving instructor. Thanks in advance.

cailinoBAC · 02-11-2009 11:08am

Thanks for the replies about Clondalkin. I think I’ll take some lessons around there, but closer to the test I’d like to do some lessons with somebody who knows the Raheny route. So, any tips there?

ZoeDee · 03-11-2009 12:54am

Hey Boys and Gals

I desperately need a good pre-test inscructior South Dudblin City. I'm taking the test in the Rathgar centre?
I really need to get my test but tend to coast! so also any tips or help of any kind is mcuh appreciated.

Ta

Zoe

Shazbot100 · 03-11-2009 12:22pm

Hi,
I'm looking for driving lessons in Clontarf area. Can anyone reccomend an instructor? Pm details please and thanks.

Shazbot100

PhysiologyRocks · 03-11-2009 6:34pm

I'm a beginner. Looking for lessons in the Cork City area.

If you know anyone good and very patient (and not too pricey, I'm a broke student) let me know.

Ta.

feartheclaw · 04-11-2009 2:28pm

Hi all

I know that intensive driving lessons are not a great idea but i need to do 2-3 days with 2-3 hours a day with a driving instructor. Can anyone recommend someone good that can do this in Dublin over the next week?

Thanks
Claw

SRFC90 · 09-11-2009 1:44am

Hey, I'm Dublin (south-side) based, and looking at booking 3 or 5 driving lessons for my girlfriend and wondered is there a place where people recommend for both price and quality of service? Price more so as I ain't flush with money being a student!

Choosing not to buy lessons off the people I did it with as I thought they wern't that good.

Thanks for any help!!

katiejane85 · 09-11-2009 1:55pm

Hi,

I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a good driving school in Dublin southside to me please? I'm looking to book 5/10 lessons with a reputable school/instructor with some competitive prices.

Thanks

Alanstrainor · 09-11-2009 2:56pm

katiejane85 wrote: »

Hi,

I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a good driving school in Dublin southside to me please? I'm looking to book 5/10 lessons with a reputable school/instructor with some competitive prices.

Thanks

Threads merged.
Just a reminder to people, please send all recommendations via PM.
Cheers.

Sn@kebite · 09-11-2009 4:28pm

Hello,

I'm in South West Dublin looking for a few lessons? Can you pm me with any recommendations and also where is the best test center to go for and do I need insurance as I'm trying to avoid it till i have a full licence?

thanks.

SRFC90 · 09-11-2009 9:41pm

Does this thread actually work!? When I started my thread I was looking for reccommendations to get lessons for someone else, not myself!?

Need an idea of prices and stuff?

Jamie-b · 10-11-2009 10:00pm

Hi, am looking for a driving instructor in booterstown area. While a good price is important, I am mainly looking for someone very nice and easygoing as I am a 23 year old total beginner, and am very nervous, so personal recommendations from other nervous learners welcome. Thanks

SRFC90 · 11-11-2009 6:14am

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cmac2009 · 16-11-2009 4:49pm

Hi All

Just looking for driving instructor around dublin city centre area (IFSC) region. Would appreciate any recommendations as not that happy with my current instructor.

thanks

Ol' Donie · 16-11-2009 8:53pm

Hello There,

Looking for a decent teacher with reasonable rates in Tallaght.

Any help much appreciated,

Thanks

buzzybb · 17-11-2009 10:38pm

hi guys, Iv just moved to Dublin and had to transfer my test to rathgar as im living around there.Iv been driving a while but mainly country roads so Dublin will be a bit different so need to take lessons, think my test will be around xmas time so really should start them.so any suggestions for driving instructors please?? plus im a student so if they do discounts it would be a bonus. also have my own car to pracice in.thanks so much

17-11-2009 10:54pm

Looking for an instructor around the Terenure area. Have only done a short bit around a housing estate a few times but that was a year ago so I'd be at a complete beginner again I'd imagine! Anyone have any recommendations?

hick · 17-11-2009 11:01pm

Saw the below post earlier in the thread and it echo's my wifes situation.
terrible confidence problems at the start, she can drive it's just getting the confidence to put it all together. I bought her an automatic which has helped enormously as it means she can concentrate on the road and not the ears/pedals. So would appreciate a similar instructor that will help with preparing her for the test and her general driving confidence.

She's aiming to do the test in churchtown and we live in the D6w area
Appreciate any recommendations.....
especially from candy_pants if you managed to get sorted

Thanks in advance

candy_pants wrote: »

Hi there,

I know there are plenty of threads recommending good driving instructors so I hope I don't irritate anyone by posting this message but I have had GOOD instructors but what I need now is someone really exceptional!

I started driving 3 and a half years ago. Had approx 8 lessons and I was doing really well. My driving was becoming more confident and slowly more skillfull. However, I didn't have insurance and a car of my own so I couldn't get in regular practise. Now everytime I sit behind the wheel its like the first time.

It's becoming a serious problem as I have gone from feeling quite confident and driving for long periods of time to being agitated behind the wheel even in an empty car park.

As I'm becoming quite distressed the longer this goes on, I'm looking for an instructor who will understand how difficult I am finding getting back on the road and someone especially patient. I know most instructors are great and patient but has anyone out there had someone really exceptional who can help me with this block that I have?

I am going to search through the boards now but I really would appreciate someone recommended to me based on my experience...

Thanks in advance...

UPDATE: I would need an instructor in the southside of Dublin

kidcisco · 23-11-2009 7:12pm

Hey all,

I'm looking for a reasonably priced professional driving instructor in and around Dublin 7( Smithfield, Phibsboro, stoneybatter etc) for a beginner (Will need dual control),

Thanks a mill,

Kid

Quaver · 26-11-2009 12:44pm

Hi,

I have my driving test in two weeks and am looking to do a few lessons/pre-tests, I also need an instructer whose car I can use for my test. I am located in Cork City if anyone has any recommendations.

Thanks,

Q