No clutch pedal. No changing gears. Still plenty to learn.
From €54.94 a lesson on the full automatic EDT package. Tell us your area. We'll check instructor availability.
If clutch control is taking all your attention, automatic takes that job away. You still learn to judge gaps, check mirrors and manage speed.
The car changes gear for you. Your instructor helps you build control, observation and safe decisions on the road.
One less task. The same care.Learn the controls, move off and stop safely. Your instructor builds the lesson around what you can do now.
Tell us what you've practised and which EDT sessions are recorded. We'll use that as the starting point.
Use a lesson to see what needs work. You can focus on junctions, parking or the roads you need to drive.
Pass your test in an automatic and your licence covers automatic cars only. This is the Code 78 restriction.
To remove it, get a manual learner permit, pass the manual test and apply for a manual licence.
Read the NDLS guidance ↗| What changes | Manual | Automatic |
|---|---|---|
| Pedals | Clutch, brake and accelerator | Brake and accelerator |
| Gear changes | You use the clutch and gear lever | The car changes gear for you |
| Clutch work | You learn clutch control and the biting point | No clutch pedal to operate |
| EDT | Twelve sessions on the standard course | The same twelve sessions |
| Test skills | Safe observation, positioning, speed and control | The same road skills and safe driving standard |
| Licence after passing | Manual and automatic cars | Automatic cars only, Code 78 |
| One-hour lesson | €53.27 | €61.41 |
| Full 12-lesson EDT | €587.95€49.00 per lesson | €659.24€54.94 per lesson |
Choose around the car you expect to drive and the skills you need to practise. Extra lesson needs vary from person to person.
See all lesson prices ↗If clutch control adds to your nerves, automatic removes that task. You still need practice with observation, speed and decisions.
Start with a lesson to check what feels familiar and what needs work. Plan the next lessons around that.
If you drove an automatic before moving to Ireland, you can build on that experience. Tell us about your licence and previous driving before booking.
Automatic lessons may fit your plans for an electric car. Check the car you intend to drive and the licence it needs.
Tell us your town and preferred start date. We will check for an automatic instructor and agree your pick-up point.
Bring your learner permit. Your instructor checks your experience and any completed EDT sessions, then plans what to practise.
Work on feedback between lessons with supervised practice. Your instructor records each completed EDT session so you can track your progress.
Standard EDT has twelve one-hour sessions. Car checks, positioning, speed, hazards and night driving are all part of the course.
Agree lesson times directly with your instructor. Ask about evenings or weekends if you need them; availability varies by area and instructor.
If you need to change a lesson, contact your instructor as early as possible. Confirm the new time and pick-up point with them.
Choose one hour, a block of lessons or the full EDT. We'll confirm an instructor and agree the times with you.
Already approved for reduced EDT? The six-lesson package can cover those sessions. Tell us when we arrange your instructor.
Give us your test date and centre before booking. We'll check instructor and car availability, then agree the arrangements with you.
See pretest lessons and car hire ↗ Or call 01 902 3100Had a great experience here with my instructor Kieran, shared very helpful resources and great communication over the 12 lessons. Would recommend for anxious drivers.
Passed my driving test first time thanks to William! I had multiple learners permits and never had the confidence to book a test until getting lessons from William. He was always kind, gave positive feedback and was encouraging.
A single automatic lesson costs €61.41. The full twelve-lesson automatic EDT costs €659.24. The same prices apply across Leinster.
You can complete EDT in an automatic car. The standard course has twelve one-hour sessions covering the same driving skills. Your instructor records each completed session.
You can switch from manual lessons to automatic. Bring your EDT logbook or MyEDT statement so your instructor can check completed sessions. Agree what remains before booking a new package.
There is no clutch or gear change to coordinate. You are still assessed on safe observation, road position, speed and decisions. Automatic does not guarantee an easier pass.
Passing your test in an automatic restricts your licence to automatic cars. This is Code 78. To remove it, get a manual learner permit, pass the manual test and apply for a manual licence.
Tell us your county, town and preferred start date. We will check local automatic instructor availability and agree lesson times and a pick-up point.
A one-hour automatic pretest lesson and car hire for the test costs €193.81. Tell us your test date and centre so we can check instructor and car availability.
From Carlow to Dundalk, Naas to Wexford. Pick your county, then check automatic instructor availability in your town.
In Naas, that could mean a pick-up near Globe Retail Park on Monread Road. Preparing for Naas test centre starts with checking local availability.
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