Automatic Driving Lessons in Kildare
The N7 to the Naas Road, the dual-carriageway fork at Kilcullen, the school zones around Newbridge. Kildare's a county that needs you watching the road, not the clutch.
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Automatic driving instructors in Kildare
Tell us where you are in Kildare. 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 Kildare angle
Why learn automatic in Kildare
Kildare driving is the dual-carriageway and the school run.
Kildare is the commute county. Naas pulls Dublin traffic west and the bypass keeps moving even on a wet Wednesday. Newbridge has the racecourse roundabout and a school-run bottleneck on the Edward Street approach. Maynooth has the campus traffic, the dual-carriageway pickup and the Carton Avenue 30 zone. Most Kildare learners drive the same five roads every lesson; the examiner uses different ones.
dual-carriageway pickup from Naas
Naas test routes use the dual-carriageway approach from the Newhall interchange. Examiners watch your speed pickup into 100 km/h traffic. A manual learner picks third, the engine labours, the gap closes. An automatic shifts itself; you read the gap.
Newbridge school zone changes
Newbridge routes run past the Edward Street schools where the speed limit drops to 30 at the same time the road narrows. Manual learners are juggling brake, clutch and observation. Automatic takes the clutch out of the equation.
Maynooth Dublin Road approach
Maynooth lessons pick up the dual-carriageway toward Lucan during peak. Stop-start traffic in a manual is clutch leg all the way. An automatic creeps with the gap, leaving your concentration for the lane discipline that fails most Maynooth tests.
1 centres · Naas
RSA driving test centres in Kildare
Kildare's main RSA test centre is in Naas. Pretest prep covers the dual-carriageway pickup, the Naas town roundabouts, the Newhall industrial estate manoeuvre area, and the school-run pinch points around Newbridge.
Towns served: Naas, Newbridge, Sallins, Kilcullen, Kill, Clane
Naas routes use the dual-carriageway approach at Newhall, run through the town centre and back via the Newbridge Road. Examiners watch the dual-carriageway pickup speed and the school-run zones around Newbridge.
On the road
Driving conditions across County Kildare
What learning to drive in Kildare actually feels like.
The four-bar profile below is how we score Kildare 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 · 19 towns
Kildare 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.
- Naas
- Newbridge
- Maynooth
- Celbridge
- Leixlip
- Kildare town
- Athy
- Ballymore Eustace
- Carbury
- Castledermot
- Clane
- Kilcock
- Kilcullen
- Kill
- Monasterevin
- Prosperous
- Rathangan
- Sallins
- Straffan
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
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Automatic driving lessons in Kildare: your questions answered
The questions Kildare learners send us most. Direct answers, no generic filler.
Where can I take an automatic driving test in Kildare?
Naas RSA test centre accepts automatic. You sit the same Category B test. Your licence is automatic-only but a full Irish driving licence.
How much are automatic driving lessons in Kildare?
Single lesson €61.41. Six lessons €353.71. Twelve lessons (full EDT) €659.24 at €54.94 a lesson. Same price Naas, Newbridge or Maynooth.
Do you do EDT lessons in Kildare?
Yes. The 12-hour Essential Driver Training runs from any Kildare pickup point. Every lesson goes in your RSA EDT logbook on the day.
Where can I get a pretest at Naas?
Pretest with car hire is €193.81. You drive the actual Naas examiner route, run the manoeuvres at the test ground, then take our automatic in for the test.
Do you cover Maynooth, Celbridge and Leixlip?
Yes. Pickup at home, work or campus. We run lessons on the local commuter routes that the Naas examiner uses on test day.
Will an automatic licence cause issues in Kildare?
It will not. Every new car on a Kildare forecourt, every fleet hire, every EV is automatic. You can upgrade to a full licence later if you ever need to.
How do I book an automatic lesson in Kildare?
Fill in the form below or call 01 902 3100. We ring back inside the hour during working hours and put the first lesson in your diary the same week.
Automatic Lesson Prices in Kildare
Same price across all of Kildare. No distance surcharges.
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Kildare test prep on the Naas routes
We pick you up in Naas, Newbridge, Maynooth, Kilcullen or Celbridge and run the actual examiner routes on the dual-carriageway approaches and the town centre.