Driving Lessons Straffan Residents Love
We think learning to drive should be fun and stress free. There most definitely should be no yelling involved. The perfect driving lesson starts with the nature of the instructor and atmosphere of the car. Our driving instructors are trained beyond the normal requirements to ensure you get only the best. Our instructors are passionate about teaching people to drive and work hard to give you the ultimate driving lesson experience. Our instructors passion for driving is infectious and aimed at one thing. You, our student, and your safe development into a competent driver.
Here is why pupils call us the best driving school in Straffan
Years of experience has taught us that all students drive at different levels and have bad habits to fix. We don't waste time trying to make you a perfect driver. We fix areas of your driving need the most work so you progress fast and stay safe.
Another thing we see a lot is students coming back for a follow up lesson having forgotten much of what was covered in the lesson before. Which is why we created our own unique training guides and tutorials to support you throughout your driver training.
This supportive material is to help you progress faster and stay safe. Our course walks you through the Essential Driver Training syllabus and helps with aspects of your driving like right and left turns giving you a better theoretical understanding of what safe driving really is. This additional free training material is not offered by any other driving school in Straffan.
Pop Quiz: Questions from the driving testRules of the road
How should you take the 2nd exit off a roundabout?
You must check your mirrors, drive in on the left-hand side, no signal until you pass the first exit, check your mirrors, then signal left and exit.
About Straffan
Straffan is a village in County Kildare, Ireland, situated on the banks of the River Liffey, 25 km upstream of the Irish capital Dublin. find out more about Straffan
So here is a little information on our approach.
What exactly is the EDT?
EDT Driving Lessons Straffan
You may not know but many years ago Ireland had one of the worst road accident records in Europe. In an effort to stem these stats the Road Safety Authority introduced a new and compulsory training initiative for first time drivers. The Essential Driver Training or EDT.
This EDT requires that all learners must complete a minimum of 12 hours of essential driver training by an RSA approved driving instructor.
Learning to drive safely means knowing and practicing specific driving skills and these 12 EDT lessons have been designed to accomplish that.
Want to know more about how the EDT works?
Pop Quiz: Questions from the driving testRules of the road
Immediately after parking, what instrument should be operated first?
Your hand brake.
The Driving Test: Crucial preparation
Pretest Driving Lessons Straffan
There is learning the vital driving skills and developing your knowledge of road signs and road safety. Then you must master the conditions of the driving test and understand what to expect. The test is your chance to show that you are safe enough to drive unaccompanied. And naturally, as with any test, if you understand the conditions and what to expect you can pass easily.
If you haven't done any preparation for your driving test the your are in the dark and being in the dark can cause a lot of fears to rise up. They so often get the best of even the most seasoned driver. So it stands to reason that we have to shine a light in the dark, remove the unknowns and the anxiety. And that is precisely what our pretest driving lessons will do.
Our tried and tested pretest training packages have been developed to specifically help you overcome your nerves and come out with a deep understanding on what will happen on test day.
We don’t like leaving things to chance. Our pretest training fully simulates the 4 different stages of the driving test and fully prepares you for the way the tester will talk to you and how they mark the test sheet.
When we share this knowledge and understanding with our students it is like giving them all the answers to an exam before they even know the questions. Which is why so many of our student pass first time. Passing fast means you save money.
or Call 01 902 3100 now to book your pretest package.
Kildare Test Centres
Naas Test Centre
- Osprey Hotel & Spa, Devoy Quarter, Naas
- 1890406040
- 10 weeks
Pop Quiz: Questions from the driving testRules of the road
What should a broken white line mean to you?
A broken white line divides the centre of the road and should only be crossed if it safe or necessary to do so.
Boost your progress
Your Straffan driving lesson can come and go in what feels like a heartbeat. It's stressful for many and hard to retain all that information. But we have an ace up our sleave. We have designed our own email support course delivered direct to your inbox to provide you with support through your EDT program all the way to your driving test. If you're looking for great value... you just found it.
Straffan Car Hire Packages
When it comes time to sit your driving test, to give yourself the most effective chance you need to not only find a car to use, but find a car that is easy to drive. And there is no better way to do that then hire one of our driving school cars. Hiring a modern driving school car for the test demonstrates to the driving examiner that you mean business. So why not book one of our pretest car hire bundles and get ready for your test like a pro.
A Driving School in Straffan you can rely on
When we were in school we all had our favorite teachers, the ones that engaged us and made learning fun. And then we had the opposite, those teachers that had no place in the classroom. Not all teachers are made equal and that is no less real with approved driving instructors. It's not as straightforward as Googling 'Driving Lessons Straffan' and choosing the first driving school you see. Who can you believe in to offer you that fun and engaging driving lesson experience?
Naturally you want to choose a driving school that has a great track record. A place where students are consistently passing their driving test first time.

Shane Dunne
Shane Dunne - I passed my test!
Brilliant service. I was nervous about my upcoming driving test. But RSA were great, they put me at my ease, pointed out my strengths and my weaknesses. After a couple of lessons i have eliminated those weaknesses and i was confident and ready to go !!! They were definitely that lead to my passing. Thanks guys .

Rachael Buggle
Rachael Buggle - I passed my test!
I failed my test several times and had lost faith in my ability to actually pass the test. A friend suggested that I contact the School of Motoring for a new instructor. They suggested who specialized in aiding those who had not been successful. After a few lessons I was ready to sit my test again and passed it. I highly recommend this school and this instructor. I don't think I would have passed my test without their help.
RSA School of Motoring have the exact track record of pupil success we have been talking about and we have the verified reviews to show it. So if you need driving lessons you would be getting a head start choosing us. Read on to understand why.
Generally pupils are one of the following. You are either starting or need to complete your EDT driving lessons. Or you have completed your EDT and have a driving test to prepare for.
Our Driving School Services
Can I learn to drive with a female driving instructor?
Do you want to do your Straffan driving lessons with a lady instructor? We can help. We have female driving instructors all over Kildare ready to help you complete your EDT and pass the driving test.
Can you collect me for my lesson?
We want your driving lessons to be convenient and easy to do. That is why our driving instructors will pick you up and drop you off from your chosen Kildare locations*, be it work, home or college.
Straffan Gift Vouchers
The idea of freedom that comes with learning to drive is high on the priority list of any young adult. It opens up huge opportunities personally, socially and professionally. Which is precisely why it is the perfect gift idea. Give some the gift of driving and change their life forever.
Learn to Drive in an Automatic
We wouldn’t be Kildare’s leading driving school if we didn’t. At RSA School of Motoring you can learn to drive in a manual or automatic car. The choice is yours. Book your automatic driving lessons in Straffan now.
Got anymore questions for us? Our Straffan driving instructors would be proud to teach you to drive so call us today. You'll be very glad you did.