Leinster Driving Campus

13/04/2026

Intensive driving courses are a great option for fitting in driving lessons around peoples hectic schedules.

Don't just take our word for it, here's Shauna and Ian Dempsey on Today FM discussing it.

You can avail of these day courses midweek Monday to Friday in an automatic or manual car. Get your course booked by contacting us on [email protected]

24/02/2026

A further update on insurance protocol for your driving test from the Road Safety Authority Ireland

Further to our communication yesterday evening regarding the learner driver insurance documentation, and for clarity around any data protection concerns you may have, please see below.

A copy of the certificate of insurance is acceptable (you can laminate a copy if you wish)
Names or personal details of other people on documents can be redacted or covered.
The driver tester will view these documents at the desk and return them to the test candidate.

19/02/2026

Driving test candidates - insurance related change. PLEASE READ.

18 February 2026

To: Approved Driving Instructors

Re: Changes to learner driver insurance requirements for their Driving Test.

Due to a recent industrial relations dispute primarily arising from concerns amongst driver testers of their insurance coverage, particularly if they are involved in an incident or collision with an uninsured driver, we have had to amend our standard procedures
and requirements for learner drivers.

Please be advised that RSA and Fórsa have now come to agreement on this matter and the notice of industrial is withdrawn.
From 9 March 2026, all learner drivers presenting for test will need to show evidence that they are insured to drive the vehicle they will use for their test. This evidence will need to be shown, on the day, to the driver tester conducting their test and can be in the
following format:

• A certificate of insurance naming the learner driver as covered, and
• Where the learner driver is not named on the certificate of insurance, an email / letter (on headed paper) from their insurance company stating that the person is covered, for the vehicle registration, and the day of the test, or
• Where the learner driver is using an Approved Driving Instructors or School of Motoring vehicle, a copy of the certificate of insurance (front and rear) showing that the appropriate insurance is in place for the purpose of a driving test.
o Where this information is not visible on the certificate, an accompanying letter on headed paper outlining this detail.

This new measure is being introduced to mitigate the risk of a driver tester being in a vehicle with an uninsured driver.
The RSA will be updating communications to learner drivers and our website to reflect these new changes which will come into effect from 9 March 2026.
Where the driver tester cannot establish from the evidence provided that the learner driver is insured then their driving test will not go ahead and they will lose their fee.
Thank you in advance for your assistance to learner drivers in communicating these changes and in preparing learner drivers for their driving test.

Yours sincerely,
_______________
Kathleen Callanan
Driver Testing Service

23/12/2025

A huge thank you to all our customers for your support throughout 2025 — we really appreciate every one of you 🙏

Today is our final day for lessons in 2025. We’ll be taking a short break and reopening on Monday, January 5th.

🎁 Vouchers are available to purchase online and make a great gift.

www.leinsterdrivingcampus.ie

Wishing you a very happy Christmas and a brilliant New Year — see you in 2026!

Driving lessons made EASY. Learn to drive in a safe controlled environment, No Traffic, No Pressure, No Problem. Only 20 minutes from Dublin City Centre.

10/12/2025

A Christmas gift that builds real confidence.

Off Road driving lessons for first time or nervous learners.

15/07/2025

Some upcoming changes to the driving test being trialed on “Secondary Controls Checks” & “ADAS”.

Following is a brief from the RSA.

Dear ADI,
We are getting in touch to let you know that we will be carrying out a “Pilot” on changes to the “Secondary Controls Checks” and the introduction of questions on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) to the driving test.

The RSA is conducting a pilot scheme in the Galway Clybaun Hotel Driving Test Centre from the 8th of September until the 19th of September 2025 to assess changes to the “Secondary Controls Checks” and questions on ADAS during the driving test with a view to making recommendations to improve and enhance existing testing and assessment arrangements.
This will help learner drivers understand the importance of knowing the position of the secondary controls and the importance of understanding what ADAS is and how these systems work.

Usually, during the checks of the “Secondary Controls” the applicant is being asked to switch on/off, or adjust any 3 of the following: (a) The wiper(s) (b) the lights, including dipping the
headlights (c) the windscreen washer (d) the fan (e) the air vents (f) the rear window heater (g) the air-conditioner (if fitted) (h) the temperature control (i) the rear fog lights (j) the air intake control.

For the pilot, the questions during the “Secondary Controls” will entail 1 question on how to operate your windscreen wipers (this will be done in the car park as it is a H&S requirement), 3 questions on ADAS and the driver will be asked on 2 occasions to operate/switch on or off a secondary control in their vehicle when on the road.

Why the use of secondary controls when driving?
It is essential that the secondary controls (indicators, horn, headlights dipped/full, hazard warning lights, fog lights rear and front, demisting front and rear windscreen and wipers/washers) can be operated whilst simultaneously maintaining control of the vehicle.

Only button and lever controls will be asked to be operated during the test to minimise any driver distraction.

Why questions on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)?
ADAS are no longer a luxury—they’re a necessity for safe and confident driving. For learner drivers, understanding how these systems work can make a significant difference in safety and test readiness.

As ADAS features become more present in modern cars, early exposure ensures learners are equipped to drive vehicles with advanced capabilities. ADAS provides real-time feedback and
corrections, helping drivers recognise and respond to hazards more effectively. For learners, understanding how features like blind-spot monitoring or forward collision warnings work can
reinforce safe driving habits.

ADAS Sample Questions:
1. What does ADAS stand for?
2. Name two common features of ADAS.
3. Which ADAS feature warns the driver if they are unintentionally drifting out of their lane?
4. What is the function of a Driver Attention Monitor?
5. How can a driver tell if ADAS is active or engaged?
6. What are the dangers of not understanding ADAS?
7. What are the potential benefits of ADAS?
8. What is Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA)?
9. Can ADAS reduce driver fatigue? If so, how?
10. What is the main goal of ADAS technology?

These are example questions only and do not represent a complete or exhaustive list.

07/05/2025

Just had a cancellation for a 4 hour intensive course in the manual car for tomorrow, Thursday May 8th 11am-4pm. A great way to get 4 EDT lessons done.

**12% off the price of the intensive course, now available for €220 instead of €250

Email [email protected] before it's gone !!

04/03/2025

🕕Roundabouts are designed to keep traffic moving smoothly and efficiently, reducing congestion and delays at intersections.

However improper use of roundabouts can increase the likelihood of accidents ⚠️. Check out our video.

25/02/2025

🚗🚗🚗📆📆📆Intensive Driving Courses - Complete your 12 EDT lessons over 3 days!!

Courses run weekly Monday to Friday.

To make a booking please get in touch - [email protected]

06/02/2025

Speed limits will be reduced from 80km/h to 60km/h on local rural roads (L roads) from Friday the 7th of February in an effort to reduce road fatalities 🚘🛣️

🚗Later in the year, the speed limit on national secondary roads will go from 100km/h to 80km/h and the speed limit in urban cores will be reduced from 50km/h to 30km/h.

🚜The meaning of the rural speed limit sign will also change from 80km/h to 60km/h.

💰If caught driving over the speed limit, you will be issued three penalty points and a €160 fine.

09/12/2024

Christmas Gift Vouchers - available now

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Learn to drive in a safe and controlled environment, ideal for beginners and nervous drivers.

16/01/2024

For those that struggle with hill starts.

The hill start is one of the most intimidating features for those learning to drive and indeed even for more experienced drivers. When hill starts go wrong you’ll more than likely experience one of the following: The car stalling and The car rolling back