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Because not all driving schools are made equal

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Manual & automatic EDT & pretest lessons Lessons in Newtown Test centre: Portlaoise - Maldron Hotel
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Enquire to check instructor availability in Newtown. The packages below show school-wide options and prices; local tuition and pickup arrangements need confirmation.

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RSA School of Motoring Newtown

This enquiry page is for Newtown in County Laois. Give our RSA School of Motoring team your road or Eircode and driving experience so we can check the correct area before discussing tuition.

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Choose your transmission

Manual driving lessons Newtown

Manual lessons bring clutch control and gear choice into your observation routine. If you have practised already, describe the tasks you covered. That helps show the starting level you need.

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Automatic driving lessons Newtown

An automatic removes the manual clutch from learning. You still need to plan ahead and judge space carefully. Tell us your transmission preference when enquiring about local coverage.

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Ask us about lesson availability and booking options for Newtown. We can help you choose the next step for your experience level.

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Just getting started

An RSA guide to the EDT

Our guide to the EDT sessions explains the twelve one-hour sessions in the standard course. Keep your completed-session record handy if you have already started.

Practice should follow the feedback from your instructor. Ask which task needs attention and keep a short note of questions that come up.

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See the EDT course  Some learners are eligible for reduced EDT of six sessions.
Want to pass the driving test

Prepare for your booked driving test

Share your actual appointment when asking about test preparation. If it is Portlaoise - Maldron Hotel, include that centre and the date. Availability for the preparation request must be checked.

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02Fill in the contact form
03We'll check instructor availability
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Local information for Newtown

Choose RSA School of Motoring for your driving lessons in Newtown

Because not all Newtown driving schools are made equal. The council identifies Newtown Doonane along the R430 and N78, with Newtown National School in the village core. Include County Laois and your own address so the enquiry avoids other places called Newtown.

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Learning to drive in Newtown

The EDT: a guide

Say what you want to be able to do more reliably. Smoother moving off or better junction planning gives a useful goal for discussing tuition.

The EDT: a guide ↗ Preparation for the driving test ↗
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Newtown lessons. A few good questions.

How much do driving lessons in Newtown cost?

Our current school-wide advertised price is €53.27 for a one-hour manual lesson and €61.41 for a one-hour automatic lesson. The twelve-lesson EDT package is €587.95 in manual or €659.24 in automatic, with twelve one-hour sessions. These school-wide packages include an ADI-registered instructor, a dual-controlled car and agreed local pickup. Please check whether tuition is available in Newtown before making booking or pickup arrangements. See current lesson prices and packages.

Which Newtown does this page refer to?

Newtown in County Laois, identified in the council plan as Newtown Doonane. Include your road or Eircode so we can check the correct area.

Can I ask about tuition without choosing a package?

Yes. Explain your experience and goal first. Local coverage and suitable tuition should be confirmed before deciding on a payment.

What if I have completed only part of EDT?

Send the sessions already recorded and any feedback. It helps explain your current stage when checking whether further tuition can be arranged.

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on 01 902 3100

Include County Laois and your Newtown starting address when enquiring.

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