Can I do my EDT lessons in an automatic car in Dublin?

Yes. BP Driving School offers EDT lessons in automatic cars across North Dublin. All 12 EDT topics are covered in the automatic car, following the full RSA EDT syllabus.

What is the difference between an automatic and manual driving test in Ireland?

The RSA driving test is identical whether you drive automatic or manual. However, if you pass your test in an automatic car, your driving licence will be restricted to automatic vehicles only. If you want to drive both manual and automatic cars, you must pass in a manual.

Is it easier to pass the driving test in an automatic car?

Many learners find automatic cars easier to learn in because there is no clutch or gear changes to manage. This allows you to focus more on road awareness, observation, and test manoeuvres. However, the test standard is the same.

How much do automatic driving lessons cost in Dublin?

Automatic driving lessons with BP Driving School are the same price as manual lessons: the full 12-lesson EDT course is €550, individual practice lessons are €100 per 2-hour session, and mock tests are €100.

Do you offer automatic driving lessons for nervous drivers?

Yes. BP Driving School specialises in patient, calm instruction tailored to each learner's pace. Many nervous drivers choose automatic lessons specifically to reduce the number of things to think about at once.

Can I do my mock test in an automatic car?

Yes. We offer mock driving tests in both automatic and manual cars across North Dublin. The mock test simulates the full RSA driving test experience in your chosen car type.

Automatic Driving Lessons Dublin
Manual & Automatic Available

RSA-approved EDT, practice lessons, and mock tests in both automatic and manual cars. No clutch stress — just confident, focused driving. Door-to-door pickup across North Dublin.

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Automatic Driving Lessons in Dublin with BP Driving School

BP Driving School offers professional automatic and manual driving lessons across North Dublin with an RSA-approved instructor. Whether you are completing your Essential Driver Training (EDT), booking practice sessions before your test, or sitting a mock RSA driving test — you can choose either automatic or manual transmission.

Many learners choose automatic driving lessons in Dublin because the absence of a clutch and manual gear changes means you can focus entirely on road observation, positioning, and test manoeuvres. This is particularly popular with nervous learner drivers, older learners returning to driving, and those who drive automatic vehicles in their daily life.

Our instructor provides calm, patient lessons tailored to your current experience level. Lessons are available 7 days a week across Swords, Finglas, Raheny, Malahide, Artane, Coolock, Clontarf, Baldoyle, Donabate, Killester, Portmarnock, and Santry — with door-to-door pickup included.

Automatic vs Manual — Which Should You Choose?

Feature	Automatic	Manual
Gear changes required	No	Yes
Clutch control needed	No	Yes
Licence covers both car types	Automatic only	Manual & automatic
Ideal for nervous learners	Yes	Yes
Available with BP Driving School	Yes	Yes
EDT course available	Yes	Yes
Mock test available	Yes	Yes

⚠️ Important: If you pass your RSA driving test in an automatic car, your licence will be restricted to automatic vehicles only. To drive manual cars, you must complete your test in a manual.

Automatic Driving Lesson Prices in Dublin

EDT Course (12 Lessons)

€550

Full EDT in automatic or manual. Door-to-door, RSA syllabus.

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2-Hour Practice Lesson

€100

Flexible sessions, any area, automatic or manual.

Mock Driving Test

€100

Full RSA-style mock test with expert feedback.

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Test Car Hire

€150

Use our fully insured automatic car for your RSA test day.

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Why Choose Automatic Driving Lessons in Dublin?

Less to Think About

Without clutch control and manual gear changes, you can focus 100% on road awareness, observation, and safe driving — exactly what the RSA tests.

Ideal for Nervous Learners

Many anxious learners find automatics significantly reduce lesson stress, allowing them to build confidence faster and progress to test readiness more quickly.

Door-to-Door Pickup

We collect you from home across Swords, Finglas, Raheny, Malahide, and all North Dublin areas — no need to arrange a second driver.

Automatic Driving Lessons Dublin — FAQ

Yes. BP Driving School offers the full 12-lesson EDT course in automatic cars across North Dublin. All RSA EDT syllabus topics are covered in the automatic car.

Yes. If you pass the RSA driving test in an automatic car, your driving licence will have an automatic-only restriction (code 78). To drive both manual and automatic vehicles, you must pass your test in a manual car.

The test standard is the same regardless of car type. However, many learners find automatic lessons easier to learn in, allowing them to focus more on observation, positioning, and road sense — which are what the test actually measures.

Automatic lessons are priced the same as manual: EDT full course €550, 2-hour practice sessions €100, mock test €100, and test car hire €150.

Yes. Our instructor is known for a calm, patient teaching style and many nervous learner drivers specifically choose automatic lessons to reduce stress and build confidence faster.