GearUp Driving provides:

  • An RSA registered Approved Driving Instructor

  • Patient, friendly, knowledgeable and experienced instructor committed to teaching you to become a safe and responsible driver

  • Complete confidentiality regarding lesson records

  • A mechanically sound, fully insured, taxed, NCT, clean and comfortable dual control car

  • Lessons available 6 days per week

  • Professional, polite and punctual service

  • Appointments to suit your schedule

  • Lesson plans individually suited to each Learner Driver

  • Information leaflets

  • Comprehensive feedback after lessons

  • Clear, accurate and structured driving tuition

 

 

Learners are required:

  • To give 24hr cancellation notice (see cancellation policy below)

  • To bring their valid Learner Permit (& EDT Log Book if applicable) to lessons, a LEGAL REQUIREMENT for driving on the public road.

  • To pay for lessons at the start of each lesson or the lesson will be cancelled (see payment policy)

  • To be fit to drive (not under influence of alcohol, medication, drugs or overly tired)

  • To turn off mobile phones before each lesson starts

  • To study relevant sections of Rules of the Road

  • To get driving practice with their Sponsor if possible

  • To wear comfortable footwear

  • To conduct yourself in a reasonable manner and treat your instructor with respect

  • To be on time

  • To obey the rules of the road including speed limits

PAYMENT  POLICY

GearUp Driving offers Learner Drivers competitive rates and value for money. Rates are as follows:

 

EDT, REFRESHER , PRE-TEST & Car Rental

  • 1 hour €50

  • 90 minutes €75

  • car rental 1 hour €150

    PAYMENTS MUST BE PAID AT THE START OF EACH LESSON OR YOUR LESSON WILL BE CANCELLED

Pre-paid block lesson discount:

6 x 1 hour lessons               €280          Save  € 20   

 

Essential Driver Training 12 x 1 hour lessons   €580.    Save €20

(12 lesson mandatory course includes RSA Log Book

Prepaid Packages: require payment in advance , must be completed within 6 months and are non-refundable or non-transferable. 

 

CANCELLATION POLICY

GearUp Driving is committed to providing a professional, reliable and punctual service to all pupils.

Cancellation Notice: A minimum of 24hrs is required to cancel or reschedule a lesson without penalty. failure to provide sufficent notice will result in the pupil being liable for 100% of the lesson cost.

Cancellation Notice ( CAR HIRE ) A minimum of 24hrs is required to cancel or reschedule our car hire without penalty. failure to provide sufficent notice will result in the pupil being liable for 100% of the Car Hire cost (€150)

Cancellation Policy (Prepaid Packages) non-refundable.

GearUp Driving will not ask pupils to change their lesson date or time except for illness, vehicle breakdown or legitimate unforeseen circumstances. An alternative date and time will be offered to suit the pupil as soon as possible.

 

Pupils should try not to change the date and time of their booked lessons – however, when this is unavoidable, they should contact GearUp Driving immediately (preferably by phonecall or text) to postpone and to reschedule their lesson, giving  alternative dates and times if possible.

Instructor Cancellation: The Instructor may cancel or pospone a lesson due to unforeseen circumstances like bad weather, road conditions, or vehicle issues, or if the pupil is considered unsafe. In this case, the instructor will reschedule the lesson or refund the fee for that lesson.

 

 

COMPLAINTS PROCEDURES

 

Please bring any complaints that you may have to your instructor’s attention and we will endeavour to address the situation. if you are not satisfied, you may then make reference to the regulator of Approved Driving Instructors in Ireland ( The RSA ) who will consider the matter and advise accordingly.