Driving Lessons in Sligo

For CPC Appointments send us an email using the form here or call 071 915 3516

For Driving Lesson Appointments Contact Myles on 087 298 9990

Car Driving Lessons

Since 1989 Professional Driver Training has been providing a structured life long safe driving program in every vehicle category with a team of qualified and experienced instructors. Our mission is to get you your driving test in the shortest possible time by compiling the best   schedule of driving lessons to meet your needs.

Bus Driving Lessons

We have been placing drivers with Ireland’s top corporate companies, and despite the present day economic climate, there is always work opportunities in the local area for coach driver.

Our training courses will ensure that you are well placed to pass your Category “D” Driving Test the first time you take it. We also specialise in both the Initial and the Periodic Drivers CPC Training Courses.Our Training Centre is conveniently located next to the RSA Driving Test Centre at Carraroe, Sligo.

Rigid Truck Driving Lessons

We tailor every lesson to suit your particular needs with our rigid trucks providing the ideal surrounding to learn to drive and will ensure that you are well placed to pass your Category “C” Driving Test the first time you take it. We also specialise in both the Initial and the Periodic Drivers CPC Training Courses.

Articulated Truck Driving Lessons

Our training courses will ensure that you are well placed to pass your Category “EC” Driving Test the first time you take it. We also specialise in both the Initial and the Periodic Drivers CPC Training Courses.

Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence)

The Driver CPC was established to set and maintain high standards of road safety, health and safety and driving among professional drivers (those who drive for a living) of buses and trucks and to ensure that all professional drivers have good driving and safety standards and that those standards are maintained throughout the professional driver’s career.

Our Driver CPC Courses are running Sligo and include:

  • Expert, dynamic and motivational tuition
  • Course Manual and comprehensive hand outs
  • Multi-media delivery
  • Participative discussion and learning
  • Practical and relevant knowledge and advice

Subjects Covered:

  • Control of the vehicle and Eco-driving techniques – (Module 1)
  • Minimising risks and managing emergencies – (Module 2)
  • Health and Safety of the professional driver – (Module 3)
  • Role of the professional driver in transport – (Module 4)
  • The Professional bus driver/truck driver (as appropriate) – (Module 5)

Driver Theory Test

A new version of the Driver Theory Test came into effect on 30 May 2009. All new Study Material can be purchased on-line. The sixth edition book/cd-rom is required study material for anyone wishing to undertake the Driver Theory Test.

Note: A Theory Test Certificate must be obtained before a learner permit is granted. Participants must hold their learner permit for 6 months before they will be granted a date for the practical driving test.

The Theory Test exam covers areas such as:

  • The rules of the road
  • Risk perception
  • Eco-driving
  • Hazard awareness
  • Good driving behaviour
The test is offered in both Irish and English and candidates with special requirements can be accommodated. You can easily apply for the theory test by phone, post or online. Book your theory test

Guidance from RSA on Safer Driving - Roundabouts

This is one of a series of videos from the RSA on Safer Driving. This video addresses the use of roundabouts.

Guidance from RSA on Safer Driving - Motorways

This is one of a series of videos from the RSA on Safer Driving. This video addresses the use of motorways.

Guidance from RSA on Safer Driving - Cornering

This is one of a series of videos from the RSA on Safer Driving. This video addresses cornering.

Guidance from RSA on Safer Driving - Overtaking

This is one of a series of videos from the RSA on Safer Driving. This video addresses overtaking.