RSA Approved Driving Instructor

Learn to drive with confidence in Greystones, Bray & Wicklow

Patient, professional one-to-one lessons covering your Essential Driver Training (EDT) and pre-test preparation. Just €50 per hour, with free 6-month Aviva learner insurance on the EDT course.

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€50per 1-hour lesson
12EDT lessons for €540 (10% off)
3areas covered
  • RSA Approved
  • EDT & Pre-Test
  • Dual-control car
  • Gift vouchers
What I offer

Driving lessons tailored to you

Whether you've never touched a steering wheel or your test is next week, every lesson is built around your level and your goals.

Essential Driver Training (EDT)

The 12 mandatory lessons required for all learner permit holders, covering the full RSA EDT curriculum step by step.

Pre-Test Lessons

Mock tests on the real test routes, plus tips on what examiners look for, so you walk into your driving test prepared.

Complete Beginners

Never driven before? We start in a quiet spot and build up gently, so you learn the controls without pressure.

Nervous Drivers

A calm, encouraging approach for anyone who feels anxious behind the wheel or is returning after a break.

Test-Day Car Hire

Use a familiar dual-control car for your driving test, with a warm-up lesson beforehand to settle the nerves.

Gift Vouchers

Give the gift of independence. Driving lesson vouchers are perfect for birthdays, Christmas and graduations.

Philip's Aviva driving school car, a grey Hyundai with yellow livery and a learner roof sign
RSA Approved ✔
About Philip

A calm, patient instructor you can trust

I'm Philip Nolan, an RSA Approved Driving Instructor teaching learners across Greystones, Bray and Wicklow Town. My goal is simple: to help you become a safe, confident driver for life, not just to pass the test.

Every lesson is one-to-one, at your pace, in a modern dual-control car. We'll work on the skills that matter most to you.

  • Fully qualified & RSA approved
  • Friendly, patient, no-pressure teaching
  • Clear, honest pricing with no hidden costs
  • Lessons across Wicklow's real test routes
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Pricing

Simple, affordable rates

No hidden fees. Save when you book the full EDT course.

Single Lesson

€50
per 1-hour lesson
  • One-to-one tuition
  • Dual-control car
  • Pre-test or general practice
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EDT Course

€540
€600 · 12 lessons · 10% discount
  • All 12 mandatory RSA lessons
  • Free logbook included, completed & signed off
  • Step-by-step progress tracking
  • FREE 6 months Aviva accompanied driver cover*
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Gift Voucher

€50+
any amount, any occasion
  • Perfect for birthdays & Christmas
  • EDT or pre-test lessons
  • Call or message to order
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All prices in euro. Contact Philip to confirm availability and payment options.
*Subject to Aviva eligibility and terms. See details.

Driving school car with learner roof sign parked in a bay
FREE6 months accompanied driver cover
Free with your lessons · In partnership with Aviva

Free Learner Driver Insurance

100% free Take your EDT lessons with Philip and get 6 months of accompanied driver cover through Aviva at no extra cost. It lets you practise between lessons with a parent or guardian in the car, so you build confidence faster.

How it works

  1. Book your lessonsStart your EDT course with Philip.
  2. Get your PINAfter your first lesson, Philip gives you a PIN number.
  3. Activate with AvivaThe policyholder contacts Aviva (or their broker) with the PIN within 7 days of your first lesson.

Who can use it

  • The policyholder is your parent, guardian, spouse, partner, aunt, uncle or grandparent
  • They have at least 1 year's earned no claims bonus in their own name on an Aviva car policy
  • The named accompanying driver is always in the car with you
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Accompanied driver cover is added to an existing Aviva car insurance policy and is subject to Aviva's terms and eligibility. It must be used within the 6-month period and cannot be paused or extended. Ask Philip or check with Aviva for the current terms.

Where I teach

Lessons across Wicklow

We can arrange the pick-up location to suit you.

GreystonesCo. Wicklow
BrayCo. Wicklow
Wicklow TownCo. Wicklow
Nearby?Just ask, I may cover you
Testimonials

What learners say

Kind words from learner drivers.

“I did all 12 of my lessons with Philip and I found him to be a great instructor. He was extremely patient and very encouraging throughout. In the lead up to my test I also did 2 pre tests with Philip and found them very helpful. With Philip’s help I was able to pass my driving test first try, he’s a great instructor.”
J
JackGreystones · Passed first time
“I would highly recommend Philip for driving lessons. He’s extremely patient and professional, with very clear instructions that puts you at ease and never makes you feel nervous. He really helped build my confidence behind the wheel.”
S
SarahGreystones
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Essential Driver Training (EDT) is a mandatory course of 12 one-hour lessons with an RSA approved instructor for anyone holding a first learner permit in Ireland. You must complete it before you can sit your driving test.

Each one-hour lesson is €50. The full 12-lesson EDT course is €540, a 10% discount on booking 12 lessons individually (€600).

Greystones, Bray and Wicklow Town. If you're nearby, get in touch and we can see if it works.

Absolutely. Most of my learners start from scratch. We begin somewhere quiet and move on only when you feel ready.

Your valid learner permit, and your EDT logbook if you already have one (a free logbook is included with the EDT course). Wear comfortable shoes and bring glasses or contact lenses if you need them to drive.

Yes. Test-day car hire is available, with a warm-up lesson beforehand. Contact Philip to arrange it.

It's free, with no extra cost to you. Philip gives you a PIN after your first lesson. Your parent, guardian or other eligible relative uses it to activate 6 months of accompanied driver cover on their existing Aviva car policy, within 7 days of your first lesson. They need at least 1 year's earned no claims bonus on that policy. Terms apply, so ask Philip or check with Aviva.

Yes, gift vouchers are available at €50 per lesson. Call, text or use the booking form to arrange one.

Just give Philip as much notice as you can by phone or text and he'll find another time that suits you.

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