Minutes from Tallaght test centre
Knocklyon and Firhouse learners usually test at Tallaght, minutes away — so your lessons happen on the same junctions and roundabouts you’ll meet on test day.
Driving lessons in Knocklyon
Learn to drive in Knocklyon & Firhouse with a local instructor.
EDT, pre-test preparation and refresher lessons across Knocklyon and South Dublin — with pickup from your home, school or workplace. Automatic or manual car.
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Lessons built around Knocklyon’s roads
Busy roads that build real skill
The Knocklyon Road, Firhouse Road, Ballycullen and the M50 junction make this a brilliant area to learn genuine traffic craft — not just quiet-estate driving.
Automatic or manual
Kris teaches both. Start simple in an automatic, or learn manual for the full licence — your choice.
Test preparation
From Knocklyon to test day.
Knocklyon learners usually test at Tallaght, minutes away — Kris knows the routes inside out and can meet you directly at the centre for mock tests. Read the full test day guide.
Prices
Lesson prices in Knocklyon
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 Knocklyon.
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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 Knocklyon.
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Common questions
Driving lessons in Knocklyon — FAQ
Do you do EDT lessons in Knocklyon?
Yes. Kris delivers all 12 EDT lessons in Knocklyon and across South Dublin, in automatic or manual, signed off on the RSA portal. A two-hour lesson counts as two EDT sessions and costs from €100.
Do you collect from home in Knocklyon?
Yes. Lessons can start from your home, school or workplace anywhere in Knocklyon or Firhouse — and Kris also covers Tallaght, Knocklyon, Ballycullen and the surrounding areas.
Which test centre do learners from Knocklyon use?
Almost all Knocklyon learners test at Tallaght, which is minutes away. Kris coaches on the actual Tallaght test routes and can meet you at the centre.
Do you teach automatic in Knocklyon?
Yes — Kris teaches both automatic and manual, so you can choose the licence that suits you.
Ready to start?
Book your first lesson in Knocklyon.
Use the booking form and choose "South West Dublin & Kildare", or call Kris on 087 394 8102. Also nearby: Tallaght. See all our areas and instructors.
Learning to drive in Knocklyon — the practical details
Most learners from Knocklyon 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.