Citywest, Saggart & Rathcoole
Kris covers the whole Citywest area — the campus roads and new estates, the village cores of Saggart and Rathcoole, and the N7 junctions and Luas-corridor roundabouts when you're ready for them.
Driving lessons in Citywest
Learn to drive in Citywest, calmly and properly.
EDT, pre-test preparation and refresher lessons across Citywest and the surrounding areas — with pickup from your home, school or workplace. Automatic or manual.
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Lessons built around Citywest's roads
Citywest sits between some of the busiest roads in west Dublin and quiet estates that are perfect for early lessons.
Full EDT & pre-test
All 12 EDT lessons signed off on the RSA portal, plus structured mock tests and fault correction when your test date approaches.
No car? No problem
Learn entirely in the instructor's car — and rent it for the test itself, with a warm-up drive included. Several of our learners passed without ever owning a car.
Test preparation
From Citywest to test day.
Most Citywest learners sit their test at nearby Tallaght test centre. Kris knows the test area inside out and can meet you at the centre for mock tests. See our Tallaght page and the full test day guide.
Prices
Lesson prices in Citywest
Simple pricing, no hidden extras. Packages available — just ask.
2h EDT driving lesson
from €100
Counts as 2 EDT sessions towards your 12. Pickup anywhere in Citywest.
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from €100
Mock test and fault correction — including practice near your test centre.
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from €50
One-to-one learner or refresher lesson in Citywest.
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What learners say about Kris
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"Kris helped me massively with my test and lessons — I passed my test first time! He is very patient and someone I would highly recommend for lessons and mock tests."
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"I highly recommend Smart Driving Academy. Kris's dedication and lovely personality made the entire experience enjoyable and stress-free. His practical tips ensured we were well-prepared — I passed my test at Tallaght without having my own car!"
Common questions
Driving lessons in Citywest — FAQ
Do you do EDT lessons in Citywest?
Yes. Kris delivers all 12 Essential Driver Training lessons in Citywest and the surrounding areas, in automatic or manual. Each lesson is signed off on the RSA portal as you progress. A two-hour lesson counts as two EDT sessions and costs from €100.
Do you collect from home in Citywest?
Yes. Lessons can start from your home, school, college or workplace anywhere in Citywest, and we also cover neighbouring Palmerstown and Lucan.
Which test centre do learners from Citywest use?
Most learners from Citywest book Tallaght test centre, a short drive away. Kris knows the Tallaght test area very well and can meet you at the centre for mock tests and pre-test practice. More on Tallaght test preparation.
I haven't driven in years — do you do refresher lessons in Citywest?
Yes. Refresher lessons are ideal if you have a licence but feel out of practice — motorway confidence, parking, roundabouts or city driving. Training is calm, patient and built around you.
Ready to start?
Book your first lesson in Citywest.
Use the booking form and choose "South West Dublin / Kildare - Kris", or call 087 394 8102. Also nearby: Lucan and Tallaght.
Learning to drive in Citywest — the practical details
Most learners from Citywest sit their driving test at Tallaght test centre. We prepare you on the actual test routes, and after any test you can run your result sheet through our free result analyser to see exactly what to fix.
Kris teaches here in both manual and automatic, and Tony covers pre-test preparation around Tallaght.
If you don't have a car for the test itself, we offer test car hire at Tallaght — manual or automatic — with 1–1.5 hours of practice before your slot.