National Driving Dchool Reviews 627

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently highlight the positive aspects of their learning journey, particularly praising the instructors' expertise, patience, and clear communication skills. People felt supported and well-prepared, which significantly boosted their confidence on the road. The instructors' ability to create a comfortable and stress-free environment was also greatly appreciated. Consumers also valued the tailored approach to teaching, with instructors adapting lessons to suit individual learning styles and needs. The instructors' in-depth knowledge of test routes and requirements was seen as invaluable, leading to many reviewers passing their tests on the first attempt. The combination of effective teaching techniques, constructive feedback, and a supportive atmosphere made for a highly positive and successful learning experience.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As a retiree I was an older driver who had got my original licence in Zimbabwe, many moons ago. After returning to Ireland I needed to relearn and update in preparation for my driving test. Stephen,... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am so thankful & grateful to have had Thomas Corbally as my driving instructor. Always professional, patient, a great teacher & highly skilled driver who taught me many skills to become a confident... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Completed my twelve lessons and pretest with Mick. Absolutely great instructor, very attentive and gave great feedback which really helped. I was a very nervous driver to begin with but he gave me so... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a great experience learning to drive with Chris! He was super patient, friendly, and made every lesson stress-free and enjoyable. I really appreciated how clearly he explained everything and how... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Passed my driving test today first time after doing all my edt lessons with Mick. He was super friendly and helpful, and made me feel comfortable when I first started out driving.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I started driving with Fergal in Autumn 2023 for EDTS and he was absolutely superb. While waiting for a test I left and moved to Australia, finally got an invite that lined up with a trip home after 1... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Passed my driving test in first attempt today. This wouldn't be possible without the excellent instructor Ms. CLODAGH. My sincere thanks to her for the support and guidance in the pre test sessi... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My instructor, Conor O’Toole, was very experienced and was able to give me well constructed feedback on my driving after each lesson. He showed up on time for every lesson. I was informed to a high ex... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I passed my driving test first time today thanks to the wonderful instruction given by Fergal. He made the lessons fun rather than being a chore, was extremely knowledgeable, and used really effective... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Its a brilliant experience with National Driving school. I got pass in first attempt. Instructor vamsi is really humble and good. He equipped with great set of knowledge and skills. The explanation is... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Can't thank Mick enough, passed today in Tallaght. I done 6 two hour lessons and 2 pre tests and overall it was a great experience, Mick is a lovely man, great sense of humor, calm and knowledgeable.... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Could not fault my experience with NDS, Chris from start to finish was fantastic! At first I was such a nervous driver and I was instantly put at ease and made feel confident of my driving abilities!... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I couldn't speak more highly about Thomas Corbally as a driving instructor. Infinitely patient, knows exactly what to say at the right time and he is able to make learning how to drive something tha... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Huge thank you to Mick, passed first time in Tallaght yesterday. Did 6 2 hours lessons with Mick and learned so much. I really appreciate how stress free my lessons were due to Mick being a super calm... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chris helped me pass my test on first attempt. He is patient and very competent. Gives you clear instructions and keeps you safe from your own driving 😂 100% recommend Chris!

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I have done my lessons and pre tests with Mike. Excellent teacher ! very patient and calm. Would 100% recommend doing lessons with him, he explains everything very clearly. I passed my test first time... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Can't thank Darragh enough for all the help over the last few months. He had a lot of patience with me as a nervous driver, and made me feel calm and confident in my driving. Would highly recommend hi... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I took one refreseher 1 hour class and one pretest with instructor Demain. It was very helpful. The instructor guided me very well and showed me all the test routes and define each and every bit abou... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I can’t thank Conor O’Toole enough for everything , always managed to fit me in to his busy schedule and take the time do go through thing inside and out the car making sure I would have to conf... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would like to Thank Chris from National Driving School for all the amazing EDT lessons and pretest which definitely helped me a lot in passing my driving test. Really Good Instructor.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I only had a week to practice and immediately contacted NDS and the same day Krzys (Chris) reached out and even though he was fully booked and understandably so because I came very last minute he mana... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would like to say a huge thank you to Mick Slattery for his expertise,bottomless patience,fantastic teaching style and brilliant sense of humour. I don't know how he put up with me! I would recommen... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had an amazing 12 lessons and very helpful pretest with Darragh and thanks to him and his great teaching methods, I passed my test on the first try. Without a doubt it was because of his calm and su... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I could not thank Paul enough for the support over the last year, and helping me pass my test on my first try! It has been a bumpy journey, but Paul has been so kind and supportive all the way through... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I passed my driving test today with just two minors, thanks to Mick from Driving National School! I couldn’t have done it without his help. He’s extremely patient and explains everything in a simple,... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Definitely recommend for learners. Mick is an excellent instructor, knows the technicalities of driving inside out. Just an all-round wonderful guy who nicely explains the logic behind the rules. So d... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As a mum busy mum of 2 working full time it was hard to allocate the time to do lessons but Paul was extremely helpful and considerate at helping me put the time aside . I was an extremely nervous dri... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I took my pretest with Lukasz Wnek before my test, would highly recommend!! Pretest boosted my confidence and re-enforced things to keep in mind when carrying out the test. Delighted to have passed!!!... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Paul was an excellent instructor, he gave great tips and advice and knew how to tailor the lessons to suit my style of learning. Passed my driving test first time with no marks, thanks to you! I could... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'm very grateful to Krzys. He helped me out lot during my mock test and pre test. He gave me a lot of useful tips to get better at driving and he answered all my questions very well. Highly recommend... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had Suzanne Whelan as my driving instructor and she was absolutely brilliant! She was very calm and helpful, she made everything clear and easy to understand. And it's fully down to her that i passe... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Passed today in wicklow thanks to mark. Genuinely the reason I passed, I did all my EDTs with him, he is fantastic and couldn’t recommend him enough. Thank you so much !

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mark is a brilliant instructor, very patient annd kind and helped me pass my test first time! Thanks so much😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great instructors. Very patient and informative on what's expected on the test. I highly recommend them

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I started my driving lessons with Thomas Corbally at the beginning of this year, starting completely from scratch. He was incredibly patient throughout the entire process and made learning to drive a... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just passed my text 1st time in Tallaght thanks to Mick and his excellent instruction. Did my 12 EDT lessons as well as 2 pre-tests. I was very nervous starting out but Mick gave very clear instructio... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Clodagh was a fantastic instructor. I was stuck for a last minute car hire and Clodagh was extremely friendly accommodating. We met for a couple of lessons over the weekend, and she took me arou... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I passed my driving test first time today, and I honestly couldn’t have done it without Mick! He’s an amazing instructor patient, calm, and really clear when explaining things. I also did a pre-test... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had driving lessons with Chris in preparation for my driving test, and I can’t recommend him enough. He is patient, professional, and very clear in his instructions, which made learning feel much le... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I Passed my driving test today and this wouldn't be possible without the excellent instructor Mick. I was completely new to driving, I experienced quite a bit of anxiety and Mick made the whole expe... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Passed my test first attempt in an automatic car after doing a pretest with Vlad. We had a refresher lesson the morning before my test to iron out any mishaps. I can’t thank him enough for his gu... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend Clodagh to pass the automatic driving test! Clodagh met with me after I didn’t pass my first attempt. She took the time to analyze me previous test results and made sure we correct... See more

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A driving school with highest pass rates? An instructors with great patience and super teaching technique? Would you like to pass your test the first time? At National Driving School we have elevated ourselves with the highest verified Passrates in Ireland


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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Passed on first attempt.

Passed my driving test on my first attempt thanks to Thomas and Daniel. I was a very nervous driver but their kindness and patience really put me at ease.

28 October 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Passed My Driving Test! Big Thanks to Krzys at NDS!

I just passed my driving test today. Thanks a million to Krzys from NDS. He was ultra professional , friendly and knowledgeable from the get go. Its been a long journey since my first lesson and Krzys has been supportive every bit of the way. His instructions are very clear and he patiently explains why we do certain practices while driving. He has commendable knowledge on the rules of the road and he explains every detail with diagrams, charts and real life examples. Krzys's knowledge and guidance were fundamental for me to pass my driving test. Thanks Krzys. Would certainly recommend to my friends and peers!

28 October 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

NDS really helped me

NDS really helped me clear my driving test. My problem was I have driven 40k+ kms ourside Ireland, Krzys helped me get rid of a lot of my bad habits and be consistent with my manoeuvres. He was patient with repeat instructions and helped drill these into me which eventually helped me get a pass. I will highly recommend Krzys and NDS.

25 October 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Back to School !

As a retiree I was an older driver who had got my original licence in Zimbabwe, many moons ago. After returning to Ireland I needed to relearn and update in preparation for my driving test. Stephen, from National Driving School provided expert guidance in updating, and honing my skill, while helping correct “bad habits “ which had crept into my practice. I got my test on first go and much thanks to Stephen and NDS. 😁

24 October 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant Service.

Completed my twelve lessons and pretest with Mick. Absolutely great instructor, very attentive and gave great feedback which really helped. I was a very nervous driver to begin with but he gave me so much confidence. Would recommend to anyone.

7 October 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I Passed my driving test today and …

I Passed my driving test today and this wouldn't be possible without the excellent instructor Mick. I was completely new to driving, I experienced quite a bit of anxiety and Mick made the whole experience exceptionally smooth and reassuring. It was my initial time on the road, and with his calm approach and encouragement, Mick makes driving less stressful and helped to gain confidence and independence on the road.Thanks to Mick, I highly recommend him to anyone who is starting their driving experience.

18 October 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

100% would recommend

My instructor, Conor O’Toole, was very experienced and was able to give me well constructed feedback on my driving after each lesson. He showed up on time for every lesson. I was informed to a high extent about the structure of the test and was given the required material for the theory questions, and sufficient information about the driving part of the exam. The lessons were very enjoyable and I was always looking forward to the next one. Overall I have to say that my experience was fulfilling and I would 100% recommend this driving school.

16 October 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I passed my driving test first time today, and I honestly couldn’t have done it without Mick! He’s an amazing instructor patient, calm, and really clear when explaining things. I also did a pre-test with him which helped so much for building confidence and knowing exactly what to expect today. Mick’s tips and advice were spot on, and he made the whole learning experience really enjoyable.
I’d highly recommend Mick to anyone learning to drive – he’s brilliant at what he does!

16 October 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thomas Corbally

I am so thankful & grateful to have had Thomas Corbally as my driving instructor. Always professional, patient, a great teacher & highly skilled driver who taught me many skills to become a confident, safe driver. Your lessons were invaluable for someone who was very nervous. I can now drive safely with confidence. I would highly recommend Thomas who goes the extra mile to ensure you will become a competent, safe driver. I passed my test with flying colors thanks to Thomas.

15 October 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant experience

I had a great experience learning to drive with Chris! He was super patient, friendly, and made every lesson stress-free and enjoyable. I really appreciated how clearly he explained everything and how calm he stayed, even when I was nervous which helped get a pass first time! I would recommend Chris to anyone learning to drive.

10 October 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Learning Experience from NDS

I would like to Thank Chris from National Driving School for all the amazing EDT lessons and pretest which definitely helped me a lot in passing my driving test. Really Good Instructor.

2 October 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I took my pretest with Lukasz Wnek…

I took my pretest with Lukasz Wnek before my test, would highly recommend!! Pretest boosted my confidence and re-enforced things to keep in mind when carrying out the test. Delighted to have passed!!!

8 October 2025
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