Finglas Driving Test Route-Automatic Driving Lessons

The Stop Lines Driving Out Of The Finglas Driving Test Centre

One of the first challenges on the Finglas driving test route is all the stop lines as we drive out of the Finglas test centre. These tricky stop lines can be detrimental to your driving test result. In the video, you’ll see I fully stop and then look right and left. Additionally, there is no need to use your handbrake here. Countless amounts of people fail their driving test at these stop lines for not fully stopping.

How to Avoid Rolling Over A Stop Line Without Stopping

To avoid rolling over a stop line without stopping, first, drive up to the stop line and stop before looking right and left. If you do it like this, you will fully stop the car every time. Once stopped, you can now look right and left, and if it is safe to do so, proceed.

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2. The Narrow Roads Around The Willows

In this Finglas driving test route, the Finglas driving tester will bring you around the Willows housing estate. In this housing estate, there are so many twists and turns. Secondly, the tester will ask you to demonstrate your turnabout and the reverse around the corner here.

Turning Left And Right

In this area the tester will be watching you closely, especially to your position and observation. Remember, when you get the direction, we use MSPSL and when we steer, we look where we are going

3. Tricky Traffic Light Turning Onto Ballymun Road

As you will see in the video, I turn right onto Ballymun Road. This can cause learner drivers many problems in their driving test at the Finglas test centre. The traffic light stays green for only a short few seconds. Additionally, when you turn right onto Ballymun Road, be sure to drive into the middle lane.

Correct Position On Roads With More Than One Lane

Although it looks like we could drive into any lane on Ballymun Road, be mindful that during your driving test in Finglas, the tester will want to see you drive into the middle lane. On this road in particular, the left lane is a bus lane, and the right lane would be considered the overtaking lane.

4. Turning Right at the Traffic Lights

Turning right at the traffic lights on Finglas test route 7 can be confusing. In this case, the solid green traffic light usually means you proceed to the middle of the junction and wait for oncoming traffic to pass before turning. However, it appears that we have the right of way at these lights. Ideally, a green right arrow should be displayed to make this clearer.

Tips for Turning Right at the Traffic Lights

Turning right at traffic lights can be confusing. Watch the video below for a full explanation of what to do when turning right at traffic lights during your driving test.

Conclusion

Navigating the Finglas driving test route presents several challenges, from busy housing estates and busy dual carriageways. By understanding these specific difficulties and practicing the provided tips, you can improve your driving skills and boost your confidence. Whether it’s mastering hill starts, maintaining the correct position on narrow roads, executing complex right turns, or reversing around corners, preparation is key.

If you need additional support, consider booking pretest or EDT driving lessons in Finglas to further enhance your readiness for the driving test. Good luck! Click here to book.

Do you need to book your driving test? You can access the RSA website below

https://www.rsa.ie/services/learner-drivers/the-driving-test/how-to-apply

Need to renew your Learner Permit, access NDLS website below

https://www.ndls.ie/learner-driver/renew-my-learner-permit.html

Navan Driving Test Route 1

Today’s video we will be covering Navan Driving Test Route 1. This is the first Navan test route ever recorded for YouTube. In this Navan driving test route, I will be tested by our Navan driving instructor EJ. EJ will be imitating a Navan driving tester and he will mark me as a driving test student attempting my driving test in Navan. See the video below for Navan Test Route 1.

Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to get inside the Navan driving test centre because the gates were closed so we had to begin our test at the front gate. I will share 5 tricky things to look out for in this Navan driving test route.

1. The Hill Start at the Beginning of Your Driving Test

One of the first challenges on the Navan driving test route is a steep hill with a stop line before joining the main road. This tricky hill start comes right at the beginning of the test. In the video, you’ll see I use my handbrake and pull it all the way up due to the hill’s steepness, preventing my car from rolling backward.

How to Avoid Rolling Backward on a Hill

To avoid rolling backward on this or any hill, use your handbrake. When you’re ready to move, bring the clutch to the biting point and hold it steady. Apply some accelerator and keep both feet in position. Release the handbrake only when it’s safe to go, which should prevent the car from rolling backward.

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2. The Narrow Country Roads

The extremely narrow country roads on the Navan driving test route are worth mentioning because they are quite unusual. The speed limit here is 60 km/h, and if it’s safe, the driving tester will expect you to reach this speed. When the road narrows due to oncoming vehicles, ease off slightly.

Position on Narrow Country Roads

Maintaining the correct position is crucial on these roads, especially when there are no markings. Stay on the left side and maintain a good road position on bends.

3. Tricky Right Turn on a Left Bend

At 8:16 in the video, you’ll see a right turn on a left bend that can be problematic for many learner drivers. Often, learners drive straight up to the turn instead of following the centre line’s curve. Additionally, they might mistakenly treat it like a T junction and give right of way to cars from the right. However, we have the right of way.

Trick for Nailing These Right Turns

When making a right turn like this, align the front of your car with the centre line you want to follow. If you need to bend left with the centre line, do so. Once the front of your car is in line, look where you’re going. Watch the video below for a demonstration of this turn.

4. Turning Right at the Traffic Lights

Turning right at the traffic lights on Navan test route 1 (12:10) can be confusing. In this case, the solid green traffic light usually means you proceed to the middle of the junction and wait for oncoming traffic to pass before turning. However, it appears that we have the right of way at these lights. Ideally, a green right arrow should be displayed to make this clearer.

Tips for Turning Right at the Traffic Lights

Turning right at traffic lights can be confusing. Watch the video below for a full explanation of what to do when turning right at traffic lights during your driving test.

Conclusion

Navigating the Navan driving test route presents several challenges, from steep hill starts and narrow country roads to tricky right turns and confusing traffic lights. By understanding these specific difficulties and practicing the provided tips, you can improve your driving skills and boost your confidence. Whether it’s mastering hill starts, maintaining the correct position on narrow roads, executing complex right turns, or reversing around corners, preparation is key.

If you need additional support, consider booking pretest or EDT driving lessons in Navan to further enhance your readiness for the driving test. Good luck! Click here to book.

Do you need to book your driving test? You can access the RSA website below

https://www.rsa.ie/services/learner-drivers/the-driving-test/how-to-apply

Need to renew your Learner Permit, access NDLS website below

https://www.ndls.ie/learner-driver/renew-my-learner-permit.html

If you need assistance booking your driving test, you can watch the RSA video below

Finglas Driving Test Route 2024

Today’s video we will be recording the newest Finglas Driving Test Route. The driving test at Finglas Jamestown Road is considered to be one of the harder driving test routes. There are multiple different driving test routes in Finglas and it’s hard to predict where the driving tester could take you in Finglas. Take a look at the video below showing you the latest Finglas driving test route.

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1. Coming out of Finglas Driving Test Centre

Take your time coming out of the test centre at Finglas Jamestown Road because it is a really busy car park with multiple students doing their driving test. Also, be mindful of the pedestrian crossing as you exit the car park and the 2 stop lines as you driving out of Finglas test centre.

2.Driving straight through the junction at Charlestown

This is extremely important and many people fail their driving test for driving across this junction in the wrong lane. It is very important to keep left and join the road opposite the junction on the left hand side of the road. I will leave a video below for 5 tips to help you pass your driving test in Finglas Driving Test Centre

3.Big roundabout in Finglas on the N2

This roundabout can be extremely busy and fast pace so you have to stay focused and progress when a safe gap appears. This will test all your skills so just remember correct observation on the roundabout and progress when it is safe to do so.

4.Reverse around the corner in Finglas

The reverse around the corner on this driving test route is by far the most difficult reverse around the corner in the Finglas test routes. It seems to go on forever and it never really straightens up. It is also on a really busy road so just remember your correct observation and yield right of way when traffic approaches from behind. You can watch this really detailed video on how to reverse around the corner

5.Merging onto the N2 

This Finglas driving test route seems to go everywhere in Finglas. We then drive all around Finglas west but then also merge back on the N2 and back to the test centre this way. It is an extremely long and difficult route and you will need to demonstrate focus and discipline all the way back to Finglas test centre

The pass rate at Finglas driving test centre is 43.6%. You can check this webpage on the link below

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Mulhuddart Driving Test Route 2024

Today’s video I will be showing you the newest route we recorded for Mulhuddart Driving Test Centre. The driving test at Mulhuddart Maxol N3 is considered to be one of the harder driving test routes. There are multiple different driving test routes in Mulhuddart and it’s hard to predict where the driving tester could take you in Blanchardstown. Take a look at the video below showing you the latest Mulhuddart driving test route. This Mulhuddart test route could help you pass your driving test but it is not guaranteed the driving tester will bring you this way

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1. Coming out of the driving test centre in Mulhuddart

Unfortunately I was not able to demonstrate coming out of the driving test centre in Mulhuddart because there was a lot of people preparing for their driving test and I didn’t want to be in their way. If you watch my previous Mulhuddart test routes you will see me exit the test centre. Just be mindful there is a stop line coming out of the test centre.

2.Turning left onto the N3

This is where it gets really exciting. As we come onto the N3 National Road around the N3 Maxol, we need to increase our speed up towards 100kmph and merge safely onto the national road. If it is safe to do so, the driving tester will expect you to get up towards the speed limit of 100kmph

3.Tricky left turn without coming into the bus lane

Next we have a really difficult left turn where we would want to avoid the bus lane. Try to wait until the road markings break before we make this left turn. Also, be sure to check your left mirror for buses, taxis or motorbikes/cyclists.

4.Reverse around the corner

The reverse around the corner is in a difficult spot here on a slight bend. There are also lots of cars driving through this estate so be mindful of your observation and yield right of way to traffic coming from behind. You can access a really helpful video below for tips and tricks when you are reversing around the corner

5.Roundabout at Blanchardstown Shopping Centre

Tackling the roundabout at Blanchardstown shopping centre is very common when you do your driving test at Mulhuddart driving test centre. It is a busy roundabout so you will have use all your skills when attempting this roundabout. Be sure to practice on this roundabout with your driving instructor or sponsor.

The pass rate at Finglas driving test centre is 45.8%. You can check this webpage on the link below

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Finglas Driving Test Route

Today’s video I will be showing you 5 tips to help you pass your driving test in Finglas driving test centre. The driving test at Finglas Jamestown Road is considered to be one of the harder driving test routes. There are multiple different driving test routes in Finglas and it’s hard to predict where the driving tester could take you in Finglas. Take a look at the video below showing you 5 of the top tips to help you pass your driving test at Finglas driving test centre.

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1. Turning left at Clancy corner

If you turn right as you come out the gate at Finglas test centre, there is a high possibility that you will take the first left onto Clancy Avenue. This left turn strikes fear into students because it is so sharp and you have to slow it all the way down and use 1st gear. Even when you do this, there is a high possibility that you could clip the path with your rear left wheel so this turn takes a lot of practice to be able to perfect it

2.Turning right down through Finglas Village

Next I show you how to turn right down through Finglas Village. In my opinion, this is the hardest right turn at any driving test centre I have ever done. It is extremely difficult because it is always so busy in Finglas village and it is actually the second right turn you will see. Be very careful here as other road users will try to overtake you on the outside lane. I covered this full driving test route in Finglas and you can see that Finglas Test Route below

3.Mini roundabouts in Finglas

Next James fills us in on all the mini roundabouts in Finglas driving test routes. I covered so many mini roundabouts in my videos for Finglas test centre and you will see all of these videos and the bottom of this post or on my Youtube.

4.Charlestown Shopping Centre

So many people fail their driving test in Finglas test centre for this alone. The driving tester would expect to see you come into the left hand lane but it can be difficult to know that because of the road layout. Remember in your driving test, the left hand lane would be the preferred lane. You can read the full break down of the marking sheet guidelines on the link below

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5.Roundabout on N2 at Lidl

Last we talk about the big roundabout on the N2 at Lidl. This roundabout causes a lot of uncertainty in learner drivers just because of the size of it and the volume of traffic using it. When tackling this roundabout you have to be alert and ready to pounce at the first safe gap in the traffic

The pass rate at Finglas driving test centre is 43.6%. You can check this webpage on the link below

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Raheny/Kilester Driving Test Routes

The driving test routes for Raheny/Kilester are very similar. These 2 driving test centres are only 2km apart from one another. The pass rate for Raheny test centre is 47% compared with Kilester Driving Test Centre is 46.9

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Kilester test route 2

Kilester test route 3

Kilester test route 4

Raheny Test Route 1

Raheny Test Route 2

Raheny test route 3

Raheny test route 4

Learner drivers in Ireland often have a variety of questions as they navigate the process of obtaining their driver’s license. Here are some of the most common questions that learner drivers in Ireland may have:

1. **How do I apply for a learner permit?**
– Many new drivers are unsure about the application process for a learner permit, including the required documentation and fees.

Click here to apply for your learner permit

2. **What are the age requirements for a learner permit and a full driving license?**
– Learners often want to know at what age they can apply for a learner permit and when they are eligible to obtain a full driving license.

You can apply for and sit your Theory Test at the age of 16 but you need to be 17 to start your driving lessons

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3. **Do I need to take driving lessons from an approved instructor?**
– Learners may wonder whether they are required to take driving lessons from an approved driving instructor or if they can learn to drive from a family member or friend.

Yes you need to complete your 12 mandatory EDTs with an approved driving instructor (ADI) but it is also very important to practice what you learn with family member (sponsor)

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4. **What is the cost of the driving test?**
– Questions about the cost of the driving test and whether there are additional fees for test rescheduling or repeat attempts are common.

The driving test is 85 Euro each time you do it. There is a 10 working day cancelation policy and you will not lose your fee

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5. **What should I expect during the driving test?**
– Learner drivers often want to know what to expect during the driving test, including the specific maneuvers they will be asked to perform.

I recorded this video a few years ago explaining what to expect before the driving test and during the test

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6. **How can I prepare for the theory test?**
– Many learners inquire about the best resources and study materials to prepare for the theory test, which includes questions about road signs, rules, and safety.

The Theory Test can be difficult especially if English is your 2nd or even 3rd language. I run online theory test classrooms every week to help people pass their theory test

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7. **Are there any restrictions on learner drivers, such as curfews or passenger limitations?**
– Learner drivers may ask about any specific restrictions or rules that apply to them while driving on a learner permit.

It is advised to drive during the day in low risk areas. When you get more confident and on your last EDT, lesson 12, you will practice night driving

8. **What happens if I fail the driving test?**
– Learners are often concerned about the consequences of failing the driving test, including how soon they can retake it and whether there are additional costs involved.

If you are unsuccessful in your attempt you will have to resit the test and also pay 85 euro again. There is usually a 6-8 week wait for retest

9. **How long is the learner permit valid, and can it be renewed?**
– Learner drivers may seek information on the validity period of a learner permit and whether it can be renewed if necessary.

10. **What is the penalty for driving without a valid learner permit or insurance?**
– Learners may be curious about the legal consequences of driving without the proper documentation, such as a learner permit or insurance.

If you drive while uninsured, you could be fined up to €5000 and get 5 penalty points. You could also go to prison for up to 6 months. The judge may decide to disqualify you from driving instead of giving you penalty points.

These are some of the common questions that learner drivers in Ireland may have. It’s essential for aspiring drivers to seek accurate information and guidance from official sources, such as the Irish Road Safety Authority (RSA) or their approved driving instructors, to ensure a smooth and successful journey toward obtaining their driver’s license.

Passing your driving test in Ireland

The Statistics

In this section, we’ll delve into the statistics related to the difficulty of passing the driving test in Ireland. We’ll explore pass rates, success rates on first attempts, and any noteworthy trends or patterns in the data that shed light on the challenges faced by aspiring drivers.

• A total of 3,257,621 Irish driving licences were held at the end of 2021, of which less than ten percent (9%) were learner permit licences.  
• In 2021, 201,915 tests were conducted by the driver theory testing service, with a pass rate of 74%. 

Heading 2: The Challenges Faced

Under this heading, we’ll discuss the various challenges that individuals encounter when attempting to pass their driving test in Ireland. This section will delve into the stringent testing standards, the nerve-wracking experience, lengthy waiting times, and other obstacles that contribute to the difficulty of obtaining a driver’s license in the country.

Heading 3: Tips for Success

In the final section, we’ll provide some valuable tips and strategies for those preparing to take the Irish driving test. These tips will include advice on selecting a reputable driving school, the importance of regular practice, studying the rules of the road, taking mock tests, and maintaining composure on the day of the test. Also it is very beneficial to know the roads where you could be tackling your driving test.

Below I will leave some of my popular test route videos in Dublin. You will find Tallaght test route 1. Mulhuddart test route 1. Finglas test route 1. Raheny test route 1 and Dun Laoghaire test route 1

Tallaght is where I personally cover. Tallaght is the biggest test centre I have worked at. I would say on average there is 10 driving testers on at any time. The test routes are mainly fast with big roads and roundabouts. I enjoy this area as it can pose all different types of challenges and any given time. The pass rate for Tallaght is 47, see below

In this next test route Patrick and I recorded Mulhuddart test route 1. I don’t know this area and recording the routes was so much fun. Patrick covers all of Blanch for me and he is an excellent instructor. I will leave the link at the end of this blog to book lessons in the different areas

In the next video I record Finglas Test Route 1. I enjoyed working Finglas its a really difficult route. Peter covers Finglas for me and he is also an excellent driving instructor 

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Driving lessons Tallaght-Tallaght Test Route 2

Introduction:
Navigating the roads for a driving test can be a nerve-wracking experience, especially if you’re not familiar with the area. Tallaght, a bustling suburb of Dublin, is a popular location for driving tests in Ireland. With its mix of busy streets and quieter residential areas, it offers a variety of road conditions for test-takers. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through everything you need to know to ace your driving test in Tallaght, ensuring you hit that crucial 80% SEO mark to optimize your content for search engines.

Understanding the Test Route:
Tallaght is known for its diverse road conditions, which makes it an ideal location for a driving test. To prepare, it’s crucial to familiarize yourself with the common test routes used by examiners. Spend time driving around areas like Old Bawn, Tymon North, and Firhouse, paying attention to potential hazards and tricky junctions. Additionally, the N81 is a main road that you might be taken onto, so make sure you’re comfortable with higher speed driving and lane discipline.

Key Skills and Maneuvers:
There are specific skills and maneuvers you will need to master to pass your driving test in Tallaght. Make sure you are confident with:

1. Reversing around a corner: Find a quiet residential street in Tallaght to practice this maneuver until you are comfortable.
2. Parallel parking: This can be practiced in any residential area, but make sure you are proficient before your test.
3. Hill starts: Tallaght has its fair share of hills, so ensure you can start smoothly on an incline without rolling back.
4. Emergency stop: Although this is not always tested, it’s crucial to know how to perform an emergency stop safely and confidently.

Mock Tests:
Taking a mock driving test in Tallaght with a qualified instructor can be invaluable. They can provide feedback on your driving and highlight any areas that need improvement before the actual test. Ensure the mock test covers a variety of road conditions and maneuvers to give you a comprehensive understanding of what to expect.

Day of the Test:
On the day of your driving test in Tallaght, make sure you arrive early at the test center, located on the Greenhills Road. Bring all the necessary documentation, including your learner permit, theory test certificate, and NCT certificate if applicable. Stay calm, listen carefully to the examiner’s instructions, and remember the skills you have practiced.

Conclusion:
Taking your driving test in Tallaght, Dublin, requires preparation, practice, and a good understanding of the area’s road conditions. By familiarizing yourself with the test routes, mastering key skills and maneuvers, and taking mock tests, you will be well on your way to success. Remember to stay calm and focused on the day of the test, and you’ll have the best chance of joining the ranks of confident, licensed drivers on the roads of Dublin. Good luck!