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02/08/2026

30 seconds into the test… and it’s potentially over. 😬

This learner does almost everything right…

✔️ Slows right down.
✔️ Looks both ways.
❌ But never actually brings the car to a complete stop.

In the Irish driving test, slowing down isn’t enough at a STOP line.

The car must come to a complete stop before you continue. If it doesn’t, it’s treated as failing to comply with the stop requirement.

It’s one of the easiest mistakes to avoid—but it’s also one of the most costly.

Remember: Stop. Settle. Check. Then go. 🚗🇮🇪

This video is for educational purposes. The faults discussed are based on my opinion as a driving instructor preparing learners for the Irish driving test and are not an official driving test result.
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A big congratulations to Lucinda who passed her driving test at Raheny test centre yesterday 🚗🎉 She also left a lovely r...
31/07/2026

A big congratulations to Lucinda who passed her driving test at Raheny test centre yesterday 🚗🎉 She also left a lovely review:

I can’t recommend Jackson enough! He took me on at very short notice and was so accommodating, making time for pre-test lessons and providing car hire when I needed it most. His calm, supportive approach really helped build my confidence.

I also bought his driving test book for €10, which made a huge difference in helping me prepare.

Thanks to Jackson’s guidance, I passed my automatic driving test first time! I’m absolutely delighted and so grateful for all of his help and encouragement. Thanks again Jackson ☺️

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It's a happy Friday for kurtis who passed earlier in Jamestown test centre. So proud of you and what a hectic morning it...
31/07/2026

It's a happy Friday for kurtis who passed earlier in Jamestown test centre. So proud of you and what a hectic morning it was but you got there and smashed it. The lucky banana worked lol 🤣. Have a great weekend and stay safe 🙏

A triple whammy today woo woo! 🚗🎉 Massive congratulations to Sophia, Vicky and Kira on passing their driving tests today...
29/07/2026

A triple whammy today woo woo! 🚗🎉 Massive congratulations to Sophia, Vicky and Kira on passing their driving tests today! A lot of hard work put in and all so well deserved! 🙏🏻🎉🚗 Safe driving everyone!
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What a start to a new week for Katie who passed on her first attempt today in Jamestown test centre and her biggest supp...
27/07/2026

What a start to a new week for Katie who passed on her first attempt today in Jamestown test centre and her biggest supporter s on the side line ( mam ) and kiddies and her lovely fluff ball . So so proud of you young lady what an achievement. Congratulations and well done

26/07/2026

This turnabout looked difficult… but it didn’t have to be. 👀

The biggest mistake wasn’t the manoeuvre itself.

It was the steering.

By not using full steering lock, the car never reached its maximum turning angle, which meant he had to take extra movements just to complete the turnabout.

On top of that, he missed his blind spot checks on both reversing movements, which would potentially result in observation faults during the driving test.

The best turnabouts aren’t about taking more turns…

They’re about trusting the car, using the full width of the road, getting the maximum angle on each turn, and keeping your observations consistent from start to finish. 🚗🇮🇪

Potential faults discussed are my opinion as a driving instructor based on Irish driving test standards and are not an official driving test result.

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25/07/2026

One small mistake… then a much bigger one. 😬

The first mistake? Misjudging a gap at a roundabout and potentially taking another driver’s right of way.

But that’s not what caused the potential fail.

Instead of moving on, he kept thinking about the roundabout and asking me if the gap was big enough.

A few seconds later, he followed a truck overtaking a bus without having a clear view of the oncoming lane.

By the time he got past the bus, an oncoming truck was already there, leaving very little room to complete the overtake safely.

This is why I always tell my learners:

👉 If you think you’ve made a mistake during your driving test, let it go.

You can’t change what’s already happened, but you can stop one mistake from turning into two.

Stay focused on what’s happening ahead, not what’s happened behind. 🚗🇮🇪

Potential faults discussed are my opinion as a driving instructor based on Irish driving test standards and are not an official driving test result.
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What a start to a lovely sunny weekend for Nathan . So proud of you and in your first attempt today in Jamestown test ce...
24/07/2026

What a start to a lovely sunny weekend for Nathan . So proud of you and in your first attempt today in Jamestown test centre. Have a smashing weekend

Massive congratulations to Lutelo who achieved a 1st time pass today in Mulhuddart test centre with the help of Vista Dr...
21/07/2026

Massive congratulations to Lutelo who achieved a 1st time pass today in Mulhuddart test centre with the help of Vista Driving School 🎉 So well deserved! Safe driving and thank you for such a lovely review! 🚗🇮🇪

Massive congratulations to barzan who passed with flying colours this morning in Jamestown test centre. All that hard wo...
21/07/2026

Massive congratulations to barzan who passed with flying colours this morning in Jamestown test centre. All that hard work paid off young man. Well done . So proud of you . It was a very early start but was worth it. Stay safe on roads

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