Automatic Driving Lessons in Wicklow
The Wicklow Mountains, the Glen of the Downs, the Bray bypass at peak. A clutch on Wicklow's gradients is one fault waiting to happen.
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Automatic driving instructors in Wicklow
Tell us where you are in Wicklow. 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 Wicklow angle
Why learn automatic in Wicklow
Wicklow is hills, hairpins and the N11 commute.
Wicklow is the Garden of Ireland and the commuter county both. Bray has a town centre and a DART station. The N11 carries Dublin commuters south to Greystones, Kilcoole and Newtownmountkennedy. Inland the road climbs toward Roundwood and Glendalough where the gradients are real. The test rewards drivers who can hold a hill start without thinking about it.
Wicklow Hill starts
Wicklow examiners ask for hill starts the test centre would not be famous for if they were easy. Roll back in a manual on the wrong incline and the test is harder to recover from. Automatic with hill-hold keeps the car still while you do mirrors and signal.
N11 merge at peak
Bray and Greystones lessons use the N11 commute. The slip onto the dual-carriageway at peak is a speed-and-gap problem, not a gear problem. Automatic gets you to 100 cleanly while you are reading the lane.
Glen of the Downs bends
South of Bray the N11 bends through the Glen of the Downs with truck traffic and changeable speed limits. Manual learners brake-and-shift on every curve. Automatic holds the speed and the line. One fewer thing the examiner can fault.
2 centres · Wicklow · Arklow
RSA driving test centres in Wicklow
Wicklow's RSA test centres are at Wicklow town and Arklow. We run pretest at both, plus prep on the Bray and Greystones N11 commuter approaches that catch a lot of test-day learners off guard.
Towns served: Wicklow town, Rathnew, Glenealy, Roundwood, Ashford, Newtownmountkennedy
Wicklow routes use the N11 sliproad, the seafront approach, and the Marlton Road residential loops. Examiners watch the N11 merge and the priority calls at the town centre.
Towns served: Arklow, Avoca, Aughrim, Gorey (north), Carnew, Tinahely
Arklow routes use the dual-carriageway approach, the town-centre Main Street, and the Wexford Road residential loops. Examiners watch the dual-carriageway pickup and the bridge crossing priority.
On the road
Driving conditions across County Wicklow
What learning to drive in Wicklow actually feels like.
The four-bar profile below is how we score Wicklow 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 · 23 towns
Wicklow 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.
- Bray
- Greystones
- Wicklow town
- Arklow
- Newtownmountkennedy
- Kilcoole
- Aughrim
- Avoca
- Ballywaltrim
- Blessington
- Carnew
- Delgany
- Enniskerry
- Glendalough
- Glenealy
- Kilmacanogue
- Laragh
- Rathdrum
- Rathnew
- Roundwood
- Shillelagh
- Tinahely
- Wicklow
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 Wicklow: your questions answered
The questions Wicklow learners send us most. Direct answers, no generic filler.
Where can I take an automatic driving test in Wicklow?
Both Wicklow RSA test centres, Wicklow town and Arklow, accept automatic. You sit the same Category B test as any other learner. Your licence is automatic-only but valid in any automatic car.
How much are automatic driving lessons in Wicklow?
Single lesson €61.41. Six lessons €353.71. Twelve lessons (full EDT) €659.24. Same price across Bray, Greystones, Wicklow town and Arklow.
Do you do EDT lessons in Wicklow?
Yes. The 12-hour Essential Driver Training runs from any Wicklow pickup. Every lesson logged in your RSA EDT logbook on the day.
Where can I get a pretest in Wicklow?
Pretest with car hire is €193.81 at both Wicklow town and Arklow. You drive the actual examiner route, run the manoeuvres at the test ground, then take our automatic in for the test.
Do you cover Bray and the N11 commute?
Yes. Pickup at home, work, the Bray DART or Greystones DART. We run lessons on the N11 the examiner uses, not the local back roads.
Will an automatic licence limit me in Wicklow?
It will not. Every new car on a Wicklow forecourt and every EV is automatic. You can upgrade to a full licence later if you choose, but most learners stay automatic.
How do I book an automatic lesson in Wicklow?
Fill in the form below or call 01 902 3100. We ring back inside the hour during working hours. The first lesson goes in your diary the same week.
Automatic Lesson Prices in Wicklow
Same price across all of Wicklow. No distance surcharges.
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Wicklow test prep on the actual hills
We pick you up in Bray, Greystones, Wicklow town or Arklow and run the routes the examiner uses on test day.