About Skibbereen
Skibbereen, is a town in County Cork, Ireland. It is located on the N71 national secondary road. The name "Skibbereen" means "little boat harbour".source
Driving Lessons Skibbereen Residents Love
Fear of driving is a very common and we understand it is very important to provide the right atmosphere for our students. We've seen time and time again nerves and fear holding back a students progress. 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. As a student you are only as good as the training you receive and that training has to be catered to your individual needs. 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 customers call us the top driving school in Skibbereen
In all our years teaching we have never seen a perfect driver because one doesn't exist. Being safe and confident is all you need to aim for. We want you to feel like you have made great progress after each lesson, both in practice and understanding which is why our ADI's are trained to home in on your weakest areas ensuring time isn't wasted on areas of your driving that are fine.
Taking one or two driving lessons a week in Skibbereen is often not enough for some students. Wouldn't it be great if you had an instructor with you 24/7? Unfortunately that's not possible which is why we developed our own support and training material for you to study between your lessons, giving you more bang for your buck.
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. No other Skibbereen driving school offers such a comprehensive service as this.
Refreshingly Good Driving Lessons in Skibbereen
When we were in school we all had our favorite teachers, the ones that engaged us and made learning fun. And we can recall the poor teachers that had no business teaching anyone. Not all teachers are made equal and that is certainly no less true with driving instructors. It is easy to Google 'Driving Lessons Skibbereen' and find driving instructors near you but which can you trust to best teach you.
Experience and professionalism is what you need from a driving instructor. A driving school that gets students past the test.

niamh lalor
Another one passes the test. Well done niamh lalor
Passed first time! I just want to say a big thank you to my driving instructor and the RSA School of Motoring for helping me pass successfully on my first attempted... Was an amazing instructor who showed me how I should drive and spent a lot of time refining my techniques to the level required to pass. He also worked on making me a confident and calm driver which was a big advantage on the day of my test...I heard of the RSA School of Motoring through a work colleague who said they were extremely good and helped her pass successfully. I'm so glad she recommend them and I would definitely recommend them to anyone learning to drive. I can now say I feel confident enough to drive anywhere on my own :)

JC Clarke
Another one passes the test. Well done JC Clarke
Very happy with my time with the RSA. They paired me the right instructor and passed on my 2nd attempt. Was very nervous for the first few lessons but instructor was very helpful, relaxed and calm which helped me a great deal. Couldn't speak more highly of him.
RSA School of Motoring have the exact track record of pupil success we have been talking about and we have the verified reviews to prove it. So if you need driving lessons you would be getting a head start choosing us. Keep reading to discover why.
More than likely you fall into one of two categories. 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.
Let us start there.
What is Essential Driver Training?
EDT Driving Lessons Skibbereen
You may not know but many years ago Ireland had one of the worst road accident records in Europe. The Road Safety Authority had to do something so they designed a new training syllabus that all new drivers had to complete. The Essential Driver Training or EDT.
The EDT consists of 12 compulsory lessons that must be delivered by a RSA approved driving instructor to all learner drivers.
In an attempt to lower crashes and fill the apparent driving skills gap that many new motorists were lacking, the 12 lesson syllabus was developed.
Want to know more about how the EDT works?
Getting ready for the Driving Test in Skibbereen
Pretest Driving Lessons Skibbereen
Training to pass the driving test is completely different from learning to drive. Long before sitting the driving test you should have the necessary skills and understanding to drive without putting your life or the lives of others in danger. Our Skibbereen pretest driving lessons are designed to show you how to beat the test by understanding the conditions you will be placed under.
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. Fear can distract even the most experienced of drivers. So it makes perfect sense that we have to shine a light in the dark, remove the unknowns and the anxiety. Which 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.
Complete your pretest training with is and not only will you fully grasp all four stages of the driving test, you'll know the potential test routes you may be brought on and you'll know exactly how the tester will speak to you and what they specifically want you to demonstrate.
Check out pretest packages in Cork here... or Call 021 235 55 58 now to book your pretest package.
Cork Test Centres
Cork City Test Centre
- Doughcloyne Ind Estate, (Near Wilton Funeral Home), Sarsfield Road- Wilton
- 1890406040
- 9 weeks
Ballincollig Test Centre
- C/O Ballincollig Rugby Club, Tanner Park (Westvillage), Ballincollig
- 1890406040
- 9 weeks
Mallow Test Centre
- County Council Offices, Annabella, Mallow
- 1890406040
- 11 weeks
Pop Quiz: Driving test questions
What do Zig-zag lines mean on approach to a Zebra crossing?
No overtaking, no parking, no stopping (except for traffic reasons).
What is the first thing you should do after being involved in an accident?
Stop your vehicle and check if any passengers are ok.
Can you reverse from a minor road on to a major road?
No. (You should only reverse from a major road to a minor road).
What should you do before doing any type of manoeuvre?
Check mirror, give appropriate signals and check blind spots.
Our Driving School Services
Can I purchase a Driving School Gift Voucher?
We certainly do. And when it comes to gift ideas, a driving lesson gift card has to be one of the greatest there is when it comes to changing the life of a young adult. Change someones life today with a RSA School of Motoring Gift Voucher.
Automatic Driving Lessons in Skibbereen
Driving automatic is becoming increasingly more popular and we are happy to say that we can offer all our students automatic driving lessons anywhere in Cork. Give us a call today and we’ll get you booked in with your nearest automatic instructor.
Female Driving Instructors
Do you want to do your Skibbereen driving lessons with a lady instructor? No problem. We have female driving instructors all over Cork ready to help you complete your EDT and pass the driving test.
Can you collect me for my lesson?
In busy times like these we all want convenience and flexibility and this is no less true with taking driving lessons. That is why our driving instructors will pick you up and drop you off from your chosen Skibbereen locations*, be it work, home or college.
Teaching you to drive would be our absolute pleasure. Go on... give us a call now and let's get you booked in for your Skibbereen driving lessons today. You'll glad you did.