Automatic Driving Lessons in Meath
The Dublin Road dual-carriageway from Navan, the Slane bend, the Ashbourne approach. Meath roads keep moving and reward drivers who do the same.
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Automatic driving instructors in Meath
Tell us where you are in Meath. 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 Meath angle
Why learn automatic in Meath
Meath driving is the dual-carriageway and the school zone.
Meath is the commuter county. Navan funnels Dublin commuters home and Ashbourne sits on the Dublin Road fast lane. The Slane bend on the N2 is the named bottleneck of the county. Kells, Trim and Dunshaughlin all have town-centre one-ways and school zones that change speed limits twice in 200 metres. The Navan test routes use roads you commute on, not the ones in the driving manual.
dual-carriageway pickup from Navan
Navan routes use the dual-carriageway approach toward Dublin or back toward Kells. Examiners watch your speed pickup and your indicator timing. A manual gear change at the wrong moment costs you the gap. An automatic gives you the gear and you give the road your full attention.
Slane and the N2
The Slane bend on the N2 is where Meath learners tense up. Brake too hard, shift wrong, lose the line. Automatic carries the speed in and out of the bend without a gear change to think about.
Ashbourne school-run pinch
Ashbourne routes pass three schools on the same loop. Speed limits drop to 30, traffic lights are timed for the run, parents pull out from kerb-side parking. In a manual that is four things at once. Automatic gives you back one.
1 centres · Navan
RSA driving test centres in Meath
Meath's RSA test centre is in Navan. Pretest covers the dual-carriageway pickup, the Navan town roundabouts, the Kells Road school-run zones and the N2 stretch toward Slane.
Towns served: Navan, Trim, Kells, Dunshaughlin, Ashbourne, Slane
Navan routes use the dual-carriageway approach, the town-centre one-way, and the Kells Road school zones. Examiners watch the dual-carriageway pickup and the priority calls at Market Square.
On the road
Driving conditions across County Meath
What learning to drive in Meath actually feels like.
The four-bar profile below is how we score Meath 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 · 22 towns
Meath 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.
- Navan
- Ashbourne
- Trim
- Kells
- Dunshaughlin
- Ratoath
- Athboy
- Bettystown
- Drogheda (south)
- Duleek
- Dunboyne
- Enfield
- Kilcock
- Laytown
- Longwood
- Moynalty
- Nobber
- Oldcastle
- Rathmolyon
- Slane
- Stamullen
- Summerhill
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 Meath: your questions answered
The questions Meath learners send us most. Direct answers, no generic filler.
Where can I take an automatic driving test in Meath?
Navan RSA test centre accepts automatic. You sit the same Category B test as any other learner. Your licence is automatic-only but a full Irish driving licence.
How much are automatic driving lessons in Meath?
Single lesson €61.41. Six lessons €353.71. Twelve lessons (full EDT) €659.24. Same price Navan, Ashbourne, Trim or Kells.
Do you do EDT lessons in Meath?
Yes. The 12-hour Essential Driver Training runs from any Meath pickup. Every lesson logged in your RSA EDT logbook.
Where can I get a pretest at Navan?
Pretest with car hire is €193.81. You drive the actual Navan examiner route, run the manoeuvres at the test ground, then take our automatic in for the test.
Do you cover the commuter towns?
Yes. Ashbourne, Ratoath, Dunshaughlin, Dunboyne. Pickup at home or work. We run lessons on the dual-carriageway and N2 the Navan examiner uses.
Will an automatic licence cause issues in Meath?
It will not. Every new car on a Meath forecourt and every EV is automatic. Upgrade later if you need to drive a manual; most learners do not.
How do I book an automatic lesson in Meath?
Fill in the form below or call 01 902 3100. We ring back inside the hour during working hours. First lesson same week.
Automatic Lesson Prices in Meath
Same price across all of Meath. No distance surcharges.
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Meath test prep on Navan routes
We pick you up in Navan, Ashbourne, Trim, Kells or Dunshaughlin and run the actual examiner routes.