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I would definitely recommend Fergus to any learner driver, especially those who find driving lessons frustrating. He is very professional instructor. He has lots of knowledge , wonderful techniques. He thought me the skills I needed to become a confident driver. He was very thorough when it came to my test and knows exactly what it takes to pass. He was also great at easing my nerves and to focus better before the test. I would highly recommend him to everyone.

Couldn't have asked for a better driving experience 
thanks to Fergus  tailored lessons I had the confidence and skill to pass on first attempt.Fergus is patient,calm,professional and friendly which really helped to build my confidence.He has a great way of answering any questions in a clear and practical way as English isn't my native language that was so  important :-)The pre-tests were really helpful and gave invaluable pointers on how to tackle the various routes .I would recommend and already recommending to anybody who wants a driver’s license. Jolanta Gude 
 

Woodoo…I  just passed my category B test with Lucan Driving Academy and I would like to take  this opportunity to thank my instructor ,Fergus.
From the start of my lessons with you, you were patient and knowledgeable.
You recognised where my weaknesses were and showed me how to overcome them. You break everything down step by step and gave me plenty of feedback. You really helped calm me on the day. I would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone who is either learning to drive for the first time or trying to pass their test. If you want to pass your driving test and become a confident driver then Lucan Driving Academy is your best choice! Thank you so much Fergus.

I had been driving an automatic car for the last 10 years , but with a new job and a company car imminent , I was under huge pressure to pass my driving test. I had to do my test in a manual car. I did 12 driving lessons with another driving school and did the test 3 times within a 4 week period. I failed each test miserably. In desperation ,I contacted Fergus at short notice and did 3 lessons over 3 days and amazingly I passed the driving test on my 4th attempt. Fergus taught me things I was never thought before and it totally transformed my drive. This would not have been possible without his experience ,knowledge and professionalism. I truly cannot thank him enough.He is the best out there. I would recommend him 200% before any cowboy, money stroker instructors that are out there who have no clue how to teach. Thank you again Fergus. This is life changing for me. If you want to pass your test, book Fergus today. Heidi

 

I passed my driving test today and it was all down to Fergus.
For the past 3 months , I was in France on an internship and only returned home 3 days ago. I did not drive at all in France.
I was under pressure to find a driving instructor to get a few lessons for the few days left for my test .Fortunately I found Fergus. I told him how little driving practice I had over 3 months and he  I booked a 2 hour lesson on Sunday. Fergus completely changed my driving style in that time .He goes into 10 times more detail than any other instructors that I had before. Very calm ,assuming, polite ,punctual and he helped me overcome a lot of bad driving habits that I had.I can say that if I had not got Fergus ,I would have failed my test 100%.I would recommend him to everyone. I honestly think that with him you can pass the test with the mandatory 12 edt lessons.

First of all this guy is a rock star !! If you are thinking to pass your test in first attempt just go for this guy without any doubt.... he is calm and patient and will teach you the best skills and covers everything you can imagine.. he will not only teach you to clear the test but also basic driving skills.

I am happy to say that I passed my test first time in tallaght  today .I was a very nervous driver and held my provisional licence for nearly three years before I even got myself into a car. In febuary ,  I wanted to get over my fear of driving. Based on Fergus,s customer reviews , I knew I found the perfect driving instructor. Fergus is very patient and relaxed. He thought me the skills I needed to become a confident driver. He was very thorough when it came to my test and knows exactly what it takes to pass. He was also great at easing my nerves and to focus better before the test. It is such an amazing feeling  passing  my test first time after only driving for 4 months. I would highly recommend Fergus to anyone who is serious about driving. Thanks a million.

I passed my driving test yesterday, one of the happiest day of my life because I had failed 3 previous times before. I had other instructors before and I have to say that Fergus is the best by far. He is very professional and very relaxed and he transmits that to you. He had lots of knowledge , wonderful techniques and I recommend him to everyone honestly. I thought I was never ever, ever was going to pass my test. If it was not for Fergus it would not have been possible. Thanks again Fergus !!!!

I  would definitely recommend Fergus to any learner driver, especially those who find driving lessons frustrating. I have dealt with 2 other instructors in the past and although they were ok, I often felt agitated and pushed during lessons. With Fergus however he kept me relaxed and I did,nt feel pressured.

Fergus is very gentle and chilled out instructor which suited me perfectly. Thank you so much Fergus for helping me pass my test .Brilliant instructor.

Fergus is a wonderful instructor. He is patient and builds each lesson around the areas which one needs to improve on. He instills confidence and has a unique method on passing on his expertise. I felt that Fergus was genuinely interested in my development as a driver. Not just in terms of test preparation, but more importantly ensuring that I developed the necessary skills to be a competent and safe driver. I passed the driving test recently  and this could not have been achieved without Fergus. I would recommend Fergus without hesitation  to anyone either starting to drive for the first time or if preparing for your test. Thanks Fergus for all your help and support , it was much appreciated.
 

I did my test 3 times and failed .I knew I wasn,t a bad driver but just couldn,t focus because my nerves were getting in the way.From my first pre-test with Fergus I felt better about doing my test again.it,s obvious he loves what he does and is passionate about teaching people to drive with confidence and knowledge .He made me feel more confident and focused on a system which would build up my focus in my test.

He is very genuine, personable and realistic. I was so relieved when I finally passed my test and have learned so much. I would recommend him as an amazing instructor to anyone trying to pass their test.
 

Fergus is an excellent driving instructor. He identified problem areas in my driving and gave me clear and structured instruction on how to improve.
He is knowledgable on test routes and driving more generally as well as being both patient and personable.His lessons built my confidence going into my test which I passed.
 

From my first lesson with Fergus , I knew he was the instructor who would help me pass my test. I passed the test today. Thanks to Fergus ,I have become a much more relaxed, focused and competent driver. Fergus not only knows his stuff when it comes to driving, but he is capable of imparting that knowledge in an understandable manner.Fergus was able to point out my strengths and weaknesses and helped me focus on those areas I needed improvement. He also kept reassuring me that I had the skills to pass the test and be a safe driver. I would highly recommend Fergus as an instructor.
 

Fergus is very patient, always punctual and the most important thing he boosted my confident. My nerves was one of the reasons that it took me so long to get the whole driving process. Fergus instruction is kept simple and he explains step by step how to proceed with accuracy. I highly recommend him, especially if you can be fairly nervous. THANK YOU FERGUS.

I would like to say a big thank you to Fergus for helping me pass my test in Tallaght last week. The standard of Fergus’s teaching and instruction is superb. He made me feel confident but most important, when learning new things, relaxed. Although I was not a natural at driving, Fergus’s patience, professionalism and encouragement helped me to improve immeasurably and enjoy the process. Not only did I pass my test but I am definitely a better driver as a result of meeting Fergus
 

I was a really nervous driver and put off my driving test several times due to this. I got 3 lessons with Fergus and I passed my test first time! He is very patient, friendly and put me at my ease, only for him, I definitely would not have passed. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
Thanks again Fergus
 

I switched to Lucan Driving Academy after  having a number of bad lessons with another instructor. There was a huge difference in the teaching style of Fergus. On the first lesson he pinpointed a lot of faults and and habits I was making. We worked on rectifying these and after a few lessons I found a big change in my driving. I have felt like a different driver after my lessons and I suddenly had a lot more confidence driving on my own. I also arranged pretest lessons just before my test and thankfully I passed first time at Tallaght. I highly recommend Fergus.
 

I cannot recommend Fergus enough for pointing out the bad habits I had picked up on all those years living abroad. I had failed my test once in Ireland and left it till now. Then I met Fergus and he told me he might be able to help me pass the driving test and he really did. He pointed out every little mistake and showed me how to correct them and drive competently. He is the best driving instructor I have ever known.Guys and girls if you want to succeed with your test call this man.
 

Just passed my driving test in Tallaght after having 3 lessons with Fergus, He made the lessons easy and explained the techniques and skills clearly and patiently. I was worried about the test because in the past I have struggled with nerves during exams, but Fergus spent an hour before the test encouraging me and making me realise I was capable. I would definitely recommend Fergus to any of my friends and family! ... Thanks for everything Fergus...
 

I have been driving nearly a year now and i enjoy driving but along the way i picked up many bad habits . I got the date of my test so i decided to ring up fergus for a pretest . He quickly discovered the things i was doing wrong i got 3 lessons and my drive was much stronger and learned a lot about driving.

Thanks to fergus i passed my test . He is a fantastic instructor and I would highly recommend him .Thanks a lot fergus
 

I hadn't been driving that long and got the date for my test so I got lesson from Fergus and passed the test first time (only 3 grade 1 marking).  His a brill driving instructor - patient and great at explaining how to improve my driving. I wasn't that confident at driving but Fergus helped with that. I highly recommend Fergus for anyone who has the driving test coming up. Still can't believe i passed! Thanks a million Fergus!
 

When I first had a lesson with Fergus, I had many, many bad habits. After as little as two lessons with Fergus, I was beginning to phase out the bad habits and becoming a more competent driver. With Fergus' patient and direct approach, I passed my test in Tallaght first time around. Having had lessons with a few instructors, I can honestly say Fergus is the best out there.
I highly recommend him to anyone.
 

After reading positive reviews about Fergus, I arranged a few pre tests with him before my actual test this past Thursday. First time we went out he let me drive around and picked out my weakest points in my drive, He then worked on those weak points with me. When those weak points were no longer a factor he got me to focus on the test itself. I went into my test very positive that I could pass the test and I passed. This was my second attempt at the test and difference in the results are amazing
Thanks Fergus
 

I have had lessons with other instructors in the past but have never felt this comfortable and confident when it comes to driving.
Fergus was recommended to me by a friend. I am taking driving lessons with Fergus since January and I have found him honest, encouraging and reliable having so far left every lesson learning a new skill but also at a pace that is right for me.
He instils a lot of confidence in pupils with helpful, well-balanced feedback after every single lesson. The feedback given about previous lessons is a great help as you know what to concentrate on in certain places but also where you have done well.
Fergus works with you rather than for you and shows patience and professionalism. You will not go wrong with a driving instructor who actually enjoys teaching. I would highly recommend Fergus to all who are considering taking driving lessons.

Learning to drive is now fun, challenging and very rewarding! Thank you, Fergus
 

Fergus is possibly the most patient person I've ever met and was a great help when I was learning how to drive.I also passed my driving test with him in Tallaght today. I would definitely recommend him as an instructor
 

Last year I had 15 lessons in a local off-road driving school in Maynooth, and I learnt from 4 different instructors. I wanted to stick to 1 instructor every time, but it wasn't easy. After my 15 lessons, I wasn't sure if I should continue, so I decided to take a break. At that time, I hated driving. I had a phobia. I didn't know what the problem was.
Then one day I found Fergus on the internet, and decided to learn from him. I found he was different from those instructors in that local school, and I also noticed it was very important to learn from the same person. Fergus is very patient and always pinpoints my bad habits every time, which that school couldn't do. The instructors in the local off-road school go through a set drill, but Fergus does not, he is more flexible and enthusiastic about teaching. And I'm a foreigner so I needed extra help. After a couple of lessons with Fergus, I started to relax and now am enjoying driving more. I really appreciate his skill and patience! I recommend Fergus to everyone. Thank you, Fergus!
 

I got Fergus,s number from Drivingtesttips.ie and I booked him because of his customer reviews .I had failed my test 3 times previously and did not feel very confident about my next test. Fergus  explained why I was coasting  where my faults in observation were and he improved my driving in no time. I passed my test in tallaght today and could not have done it without him. His service is excellent and worth every cent. Many Thanks.
 

I have been learning to drive for over one year, becoming frustrated with learning and therefore picking up a lot of bad habits. I had attended three other driving schools prior to finding Fergus, and not one of them was in a league with the techniques I am currently learning with Fergus. Fergus has a knack of breaking it down to a level you understand and tailoring the lessons to suit you, while establishing a learning technique that is personal to your specific requirements - this was exactly what I needed. I had a mental block when it came to driving and thought that it was as simple as turning on the engine and pointing the car in the right direction, I learned otherwise and this is when my nerves appeared. Fergus was able to identify all my bad habits and weak points and he explained how I can overcome them in a straightforward and encouraging way. I am learning with Fergus for over one month and currently aiming towards my test. I thought I'd be learning forever!!
 Fergus has given me the confidence I lacked on the road, he is patient and friendly but above all his teaching qualities of precision and accuracy are all that is needed to a learner driver. I can highly, highly recommend Fergus
 

I just passed my driving test first time thanks to Fergus. Fergus was very patient while helping me to improve my driving. I have had many driving instructors and Fergus is by far the best. Driving is now easier and more enjoyable.

I will recommend you to all my friends and family!

 

I passed my test the other day! and it was all down to Fergus' help. I found the lessons were very good because each one improved a different part of my drive. I went home after the lessons understanding clearly what needed to be improved and then could work on that until the following lesson. I really recommend Fergus to anybody learning to drive, from beginners to people who just have some brushing up to do before their test. People think that driving is so complicated before starting but it can be very enjoyable when taught properly and I have to say, I have had bad experiences with instructors and I know the difference between a good one and a bad one! Thanks a million Fergus! Much appreciated, Laura.

I cannot recommend Lucan Driving Academy highly enough to anyone learning to drive for the first time.I was very nervous to start with, having put off taking lessons for a long time, but Fergus managed to put me at ease with his great patience & calm approach. I was very pleased with the quality and professionalism I received from Fergus and thanks to him I now have the confidence to take the car out on the road, knowing that I am doing everything correctly, as I was taught. I would highly recommend Fergus to all nervous drivers.

Thanks Fergus

I would happily recommend Lucan Driving Academy. Fergus is patient and methodical and will fully prepare you for your test. I passed first time at the Tallaght test centre . Thanks Fergus!

Joan Brennan

I did learner lessons and pre-test lessons with Fergus and I passed my driving test first time in Tallaght.I could not be happier with his service. His tuition is excellent. Whenever I would make a mistake, Fergus would explain it and rectify it. He also shows plenty of visuals and encourages feedback a lot. I would highly recommend him to anyone learning to drive or preparing for their driving test!!

 

I could not have passed my driving test without the help of Lucan Driving Academy
My instructor Fergus was incredibly patient and calm with me, and he was an amazing teacher. With fergus’s help I was able to pass my driving test first time in tallaght. I would recommend fergus to any of my friends, family or anyone with a permit looking for lessons.

 

I had previously sat my test twice and failed both times despite the fact that I had been driving abroad for more than 10 years. I thought I was a competent and safe driver so I was disappointed when I failed. I decided to take some lessons with Fergus.It became very clear that I had picked up a lot of bad habits, most of which I was completely oblivious to, and therefore causing me to fail.
After only a few lessons with Fergus, I understood where I was going wrong and the importance of adhering to the recommended way of driving in Ireland. Thanks to Fergus I passed my test! I felt confident doing my test, and only received two grade 2 faults from the tester.
I am so happy I used this driving academy that I will be signing my wife to do lessons shortly!
 

Hello everyone, My name is Tian, I come from China, I love everything in Ireland except the driving test. I had failed it twice before, both tests failed badly and I nearly had no confidence, I was left believing I would never ever pass the test until I find Fergus.
 
I found him very encouraging and helpful. He increased my confidence no end and spent a lot of time focusing on the areas that were difficult for me, such as clutch control, roundabout, and reversing around corners. He was exactly right in all his advice and told me exactly where my mistakes were and what to do.   He also took me to have plenty of practice on the popular test routes and gave me lots important tips!

And today, I finally pass my third test in Tallaght. Woohoo!! I could not believe it. I will and have recommended Fergus and the Lucan Driving Academy to everyone I know. Cheers Fergus!
 

Fergus was recommended to me by someone who had passed their test and I would recommend him to anyone who was serious about learning to drive in the correct manner and passing their driving test.

Fergus is a professional, he teaches you to drive safely and competently, and most importantly, he provides endless amounts of encouragement and advice.

I passed my test first time yesterday in Tallaght and I owe it all to Fergus, sincere thanks again.
 

Fergus and the Lucan Driving Academy are really great; helpful, patient and very professional. I had to take lessons with a long break in between lessons, pre-tests and test and every time I called Fergus remembered me and my habits and driving style, and was always able to help with technique, rules and advice about my car.

I have now passed my test and don't have any hesitation about recommending Lucan Driving Academy to everyone! Thanks again!

 

Thanks so much!! Fergus, I felt so happy the day when I passed my test, and I still am! It was difficult for me especially because I am from Latin America and we drive on the right side. At the beginning I was confused but thank God I found an excellent instructor who helped me to build my confidence and my knowledge.

Again, thank so much!! If you are looking for an instructor, this is the right place. Don’t think twice! I definitely recommend them a million times, because I spent money with another school, and I had to change because I didn´t see any progress.  Fergus is patience, has a  friendly personality and is very professional.
 
Thanks, Muchas Gracias.

Fergus provided me with excellent tuition and was extremely patient with me throughout the lessons. Fergus gave me a very good grounding in the basics of driving before moving on to more subtle aspects (like road position and junction markings etc.) which he also explained very well and allowed me to have plenty of practice on. Aspects obligatory on the test like (reverse around the corner, etc) were also covered comprehensively.

The pre-test lessons he provided were extremely helpful. He took me around the popular test routes, gave me lots of hints and tips that were vital to the test itself.

Thanks to all this I passed my test first time in Churchtown test centre . Overall I couldn’t  be happier with the driving tuition I received from fergus

 

Hi Fergus. I just wanted to say thank you so much for all your help from day one!

I can say with confidence that without the pre-test lessons we did last week there is no way I would have passed the test. You have it down to a fine art!

Kindest regards Brendan

I did automatic driving lessons with Fergus and he is a great instructor. I have come on in leaps and bounds and feel very confident now. Previous instructors did not show me what Fergus did and the difference is huge. I can steer properly , I use my handbrake much more and I observe more frequently. I strongly recommend him to anyone learning to drive. Thanks Amy