Automatic Driving Lessons in Donegal
Letterkenny's town centre, the Inishowen 100, the Wild Atlantic Way bends. Donegal asks for confidence on roads that change every kilometre.
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Automatic driving instructors in Donegal
Tell us where you are in Donegal. We will match you with an RSA-approved automatic instructor and ring you back inside the hour during working hours.
- EDT-certified, RSA-approved
- Pickup at home, work, or college
- Pretest at your actual test centre
- No hard-sell. Book when you are ready.
Or call 01 902 3100
The Donegal angle
Why learn automatic in Donegal
Donegal is hills, weather and the N56.
Donegal is the biggest county after Cork and the most varied to drive. Letterkenny pulls commuters from Lifford and Buncrana. The N56 ribbons around the coast through Dungloe and Glenties. The Inishowen Peninsula has its own road logic. Most learners get good at one route; the test uses the others.
Letterkenny town and N14
Letterkenny test routes use the Port Road and the N14 to Lifford. Examiners watch your priority read on the roundabouts and your speed pickup on the dual-carriageway. Automatic gives you back the attention.
Coastal N56 bends
Donegal coastal lessons run the N56 through bends that punish brake-and-shift driving. Automatic carries the speed and the line; one fewer fault on test day.
Hill starts on Donegal gradients
Donegal has real hills. Roll back in a manual on any of them and the test is harder to recover. Automatic with hill-hold keeps the car still while you check, indicate and go.
2 centres · Letterkenny · Donegal town
RSA driving test centres in Donegal
Donegal's RSA test centres serve the county at Letterkenny and the south at Donegal town. We run pretest at both, on the actual examiner routes.
Towns served: Letterkenny, Lifford, Ramelton, Ballybofey, Stranorlar, Raphoe
Letterkenny routes use the Port Road, the N14 toward Lifford, and the High Road residential loops. Examiners watch the priority calls at the Polestar roundabout and the dual-carriageway merge.
Towns served: Donegal town, Killybegs, Ballybofey, Bundoran, Ballyshannon, Pettigo
Donegal town routes use the Diamond priority, the N15 toward Sligo, and the N56 coast-road approach. Examiners watch the Diamond junction priority.
On the road
Driving conditions across County Donegal
What learning to drive in Donegal actually feels like.
The four-bar profile below is how we score Donegal routes for our learners. Higher numbers mean more of that feature on the average lesson, and more of it to plan around when you take your test. Use it to set expectations, not to grade the county.
Coverage · 15 towns
Donegal towns where we run automatic driving lessons
Your town, your pickup, your test centre.
Pickup is at home, work, or any sensible meeting point. If your town is on this list, an RSA-approved automatic instructor is already in the area.
- Letterkenny
- Donegal town
- Buncrana
- Ballybofey
- Stranorlar
- Bundoran
- Carndonagh
- Dungloe
- Lifford
- Killybegs
- Moville
- Ballyshannon
- Glenties
- Ramelton
- Raphoe
Don't see your town? Tell us where you are and we will match you with the nearest instructor.
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Automatic driving lesson reviews
Real learners. Real instructors. Passed in an automatic.
I passed my driving test on the first attempt with Jonathan Martinez in an automatic, and I would strongly recommend him to anyone looking to build their confidence behind the wheel. As a nervous and inexperienced driver without my own car, I had tried lessons with other instructors and schools.but Jonathan and were by far the best fit. Their booking system was the easiest to use, and the lessons were structured, supportive, and tailored to my pace. It's clear that Jonathan genuinely cares about helping learners become safe, confident drivers.not just passing a test. His calm, encouraging approach made all the difference. My lessons were between Dublin 12, Tallaght, and finally in Dun Laoghaire.Passed test
I recently completed additional driving lessons with Derek Verso to boost my skills and confidence beyond the 12 EDT lessons, before my test (passed at first attempt - automatic). It was a truly positive experience. Derek was patient and really helpful in identifying areas for improvement. Scheduling was easy, and Derek was always reliable and communicative (thanks Derek!) Previously, I also completed my 12 EDT lessons at with John McCabe, which was equally positive. Would highly recommend both instructors!EDT
I had the pleasure of getting automatic driving lessons with Steve and passed my test today. He's a great teacher and a lovely guy to spend the lessons with.Passed test
People also ask
Automatic driving lessons in Donegal: your questions answered
The questions Donegal learners send us most. Direct answers, no generic filler.
Where can I take an automatic driving test in Donegal?
Both Donegal RSA test centres accept automatic: Letterkenny and Donegal town. You sit the same Category B test. Automatic-only licence, full Irish driving licence.
How much are automatic driving lessons in Donegal?
Single €61.41. Six €353.71. Twelve (full EDT) €659.24 at €54.94 per lesson.
Do you do EDT lessons in Donegal?
Yes. 12-hour Essential Driver Training across Letterkenny, Donegal town, Buncrana, Ballybofey and the surrounding towns. Every lesson in your RSA EDT logbook.
Where can I get a pretest in Donegal?
Pretest with car hire is €193.81 at both Letterkenny and Donegal town. You drive the examiner route, run the manoeuvres at the test ground, take our automatic in for the test.
Do you cover Inishowen?
Yes. Buncrana, Carndonagh, Moville. Pickup at home or work. We run lessons on the local roads the examiner uses.
Will an automatic licence cause issues in Donegal?
It will not. Every new car on a Donegal forecourt and every EV is automatic. You can upgrade later if you ever need to.
How do I book an automatic lesson in Donegal?
Fill in the form below or call 01 902 3100. We ring back inside the hour during working hours.
Automatic Lesson Prices in Donegal
Same price across all of Donegal. No distance surcharges.
12 Automatic Driving Lessons
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Donegal test prep on Letterkenny and Donegal town routes
Pickup in Letterkenny, Donegal town, Buncrana, Ballybofey or any of the surrounding towns.