Charlie Hurley School of Motoring

30 Dunmore Park, D24 KCW0, Dublin
Charlie Hurley School of Motoring
30 Dunmore Park
D24 KCW0, Dublin
+353873252000

Opening hours

  • sunday: (closed)
  • monday: (closed)
  • tuesday: 9:30-21:30
  • wednesday: 9:30-21:30
  • thursday: 9:30-16:30
  • friday: 9:30-21:30
  • saturday: (closed)

Our comment from DrivingSchools.Directory about Charlie Hurley School of Motoring:

Charlie Hurley School of Motoring is renowned for its exceptional driving instruction, tailored specifically to meet the individual needs of each student. Charlie, the instructor, is described as patient, friendly, and highly skilled, making the learning experience enjoyable and stress-free. Many students have expressed gratitude for his calm demeanor and clear communication style, which has significantly boosted their confidence behind the wheel.

Highlights of the school include:

  • Personalized lessons that address individual needs and concerns.
  • Constructive feedback and tips that help students grasp essential driving skills.
  • A supportive environment that eases nerves, allowing students to focus on improving their driving ability.
  • High success rate with students passing their driving tests on the first attempt thanks to the comprehensive preparation provided.
  • Charlie’s intuitive teaching methods and engaging personality make learning to drive an enjoyable experience.

While the majority of reviews are overwhelmingly positive, there have been some isolated incidents where students experienced scheduling issues. However, the overall sentiment among past students is one of deep appreciation for the transformation they underwent during their lessons, with many confidently recommending Charlie to others. Whether you are a beginner or just looking to refine your skills before the driving test, Charlie Hurley School of Motoring is a fantastic choice!

Charlie Hurley School of Motoring: Reviews

4.9/5 (58 Reviews)
Meriam Kaloune 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Charlie tailored each lesson to address my needs and worked on building my confidence. He explained everything clearly and took the time to answer all my questions. His encouragement and calm demeanour made a huge difference. I owe passing my driving test entirely to him. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a patient, skilled, and friendly instructor who will help you become a safe and confident driver. Thank you again, Charlie!

Danielle Gonçalves 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Charlie is an amazing instructor!!! I just passed my test and this is thankfully to his advices. Thank you Charlie!!!!!

janine campos 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Charlie is very patient and has many years of experience. He is very knowledgeable and gave me all the tips to succeed in my first driving test. I strongly recommend him if you want to have a good time learning how to drive without any stress.

Ilyas Bouabaz 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very good instructor, explained everything clearly and answered all my questions, helped me every step of the way. Would definitely recommend.

Emily Kelly 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Charlie is a fantastic instructor! I was very nervous starting my lessons but Charlie was always extremely patient with me. He explains things very clearly; with a bit of fun involved in his teaching methods too . I would highly recommend him to anyone! Thanks again Charlie!

cill1990 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Incredibly calm presence and extremely patient. Gets you thinking and anticipating early and is clear with his feedback. I was an extreme novice to begin with and passed my test first time thanks to Charlie’s help. Would recommend to anyone.

Jack O'Kennedy 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Charlie is a brilliant instructor. I can't recommend him highly enough. I started learning to drive at the ripe old age of 32 and was very nervous about getting behind the wheel. Charlie immediately set me at ease. He's incredibly patient but more importantly he's very good at getting you comfortable with manoeuvres that seemed impossible just thirty minutes earlier. To top it all off he's just an absolute gent. Passed my test first time thanks to him.

jennifer sheehan 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Charlie was very professional and patient with me throughout my lessons he makes you feel relaxed and I wouldn’t have passed first go without his help

Libby Behan 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I was having trouble passing my driving test so I sought out lessons with a well reviewed instructor. I did two lessons and a pre test with Charlie and my driving ability improved drastically. I was struggling with nerves and Charlies way of teaching created a calm learning environment. I passed my test after our lessons together and I cannot recommend him enough.

Ozzy U 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Charlies is really a great instructor . He is patient and fun at the same time. Explained everything clearly and I was able to pass on my first trial. If he is available, do not look elsewhere. He is the best!

Alex Murray 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Charlie is an excellent instructor who made my lessons very enjoyable. I would highly recommend.

sinead Lydon 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Charlie was a brilliant instructor !!! He was always so calm and patient with me which made it easier to learn to drive . When I had a bad day in work he also made my day better. I Would definitely recommend Charlie to friends and family In order to become a safe driver. I also passed on my first test and i didn't even have a car

Veronika Villalba 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Thank you Charlie for making my dream come true and passing my driving test on the first attempt, unbelieve work you have done with me! I took the EDT classes with Charlie and straight from the beginning I knew I will learn with the best driving instructor there is in Dublin. Charlie has been extremely friendly, patient, calm and encouraging when I started practicing with him and the wealth of knowledge in combination with intuitive style of learning, written examples and explanation what I could do better made me extremely comfortable and excited to take the next lessons soon and improve further. When I decided to schedule my driving test I reached out to Charlie for two mock drives ahead of the test to ensure that I am 100% ready and must confirm that Charlie had absolutely prepared me for 100%. Charlie created a route around the RSA driving centre tailored to what the test route will look like and was marking me down exactly the same way as they would during the test. He has corrected me in all points of potential failure during the test, analysed my areas of improvement and gave me a written report to keep, so I remember what to concentrate on before the actual test. He had also sent me links to the road signs website and traffic rules questions to study through. I had followed all of his advices which ultimately led me to a successful completion of the driving test ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT that I could never even imagine that might happen before. I would recommend Charlie to absolutely everyone who is only starting to learn to drive and wants to learn to drive the right way without any bad habits, but also to anyone who is about to take the driving test and wants to see where he is at with his driving skills or who just wants to take a couple of practice driving sessions to get her/his confidence up. THANK YOU!

Vicki Mc Grath 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I passed on my first go! Charlie is super and very patient. He made all the lessons enjoyable and gave me lots of little tips/anagrams to help me remember. I genuinely couldn’t recommend him enough!

Lucy O' Callaghan 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I would recommend Charlie to everyone and anyone! Such a friendly instructor that made me feel at ease and confident in my driving. Very patient and doesn’t make you feel bad when you’ve made a mistake. He was understanding and responded to any questions I had - no matter how dumb. Glad to say I passed first time thanks to Charlie !!

Isabelle Lim 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I did all my lessons with Charlie and he was a fantastic instructor - very patient and great communication. Passed my test on the first go, thanks Charlie!

Molly O' Kennedy 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Charlie is a terrific instructor and made me feel at ease while in the car with him. He gives clear instructions and provided me with constructive feedback after each lesson so I knew exactly what I had to work on!happy to say that I have now passed my test. I would definitely recommend him as an instructor!

Lauren Moore 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Charlie is an amazing instructor. I learned more from 2 pre tests with him than I did from my 12 lessons and 1 pre test with a previous instructor. Charlie breaks everything down really clearly to ensure you fully understand any mistakes you’re making and know exactly what to work on to pass your test. I failed my first test badly before meeting Charlie but 2 pre tests with him was enough to ensure I passed the second time. I felt very prepared going into the test, particularly as I did a pre test in the morning which I would definitely recommend to help settle any nerves.

vincent byrne 4 years ago

Negative experience: Set up a time and then didn't get back to me. Sad because I was on a waiting list for 2 months when I could have looked elsewhere.

Linda Nguyen 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I passed the first time with only 7 lessons with Charlie and I’m pretty sure that wouldn’t have been possible without him! I used to be a very nervous driver but he helped me to refine the way I drove in order to, not only pass, but drive safely with confidence. He delivers instructions and tips in a way that will always stick with you. He was also very helpful right before my test, trying to calm me down even though I was a nervous wreck My only regret is not going to him sooner! Thank you so much Charlie, I will be recommending you to everyone I know! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐

aishling greenhalgh 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great driving instructor, gives really good tips, has lots of patience and shows lots of empathy! I could not recommend him enough, brilliant teacher and great support. I passed first time and I couldn't have done it without Charlie!

Jennifer Bonillla Gómez 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I was so lucky to have Charlie as my driving instructor, he is very professional, patient and clear. His advice enabled me to pass first time and I couldn't have done it without him. Thank you so much Charlie!

Erika Stewart 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Charlie is such a wonderful driving instructor! I did all my lessons and pretests with Charlie! I was very nervous and anxious while driving at the beginning but Charlie is so patient and calm and with his help and feedback I improved so much and passed my test first time! I would 100% recommend Charlie to anyone looking to learn how to drive, he is great!

Chloe Deacon 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend Charlie to anyone looking for a driving instructor. As someone who started out as a nervous driver, his knowledge, patience and calming nature really enabled me to develop my confidence in my driving ability. Through doing multiple lessons and pre-tests with Charlie he was really able to identify my areas of driving which I needed to develop and helped me to pass my driving test first time. Thank you so much Charlie.

Daniel Dullea 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Charlie is the ultimate professional. His ability to highlight areas for improvement in a positive manner was very reassuring and allowed me to grow in confidence. Allround a great person and I would recommend Charlie to anyone looking for a driving instructor.

Kate Freeman 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I had such a positive experience with Charlie Hurley School of Motoring and couldn’t recommend Charlie enough as an instructor. Without Charlie I truly don’t believe I would have passed my driving test the first time round, not only that but I received only 1 minor. With little confidence in my ability to pass my test before I met Charlie, he addressed all the problems in my driving in such a short period of time. His notes and methods of remembering things were both so effective and helpful as well as how relaxed he makes you feel in what can be quite a stressful time. Thanks again Charlie

Farzana McGuirk 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I passed my test on the first go thanks to Charlie. He is a great teacher. He helped me over come my anxiety of driving. Cannot recommend him enough

Lauren Reinhardt 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Have to thank Charlie for helping me pass first time round. After not being able to finish my lessons with my initial instructor due to covid. He was able to help me out, and with his advice was able to pass. Would definitely recommend Charlie to anyone.

Aaron brazil 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Charlie helped me over come my fear of driving within a short period of time and I passed my test first time. He is very professional and explains things in a simple bit effective manner. I will definitely be recommending Charlie to anyone who asks me.

Luiz Fernando Schrickte 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: You can't go wrong with Charlie. He is very competent, able to point out your weaknesses and also your strengths, making you a better driver for the test and for life. I got lessons with him and passed the test with a single mark. Totally recommended!

Lauren Dunne 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Couldn’t recommend Charlie enough, very patient and professional. I done my 12 lessons and 2 pre tests with him and passed my test 1st time!! Very informative and explains everything in depth so you fully understand. I couldn’t of passed my test without his help and his little rhymes and sayings will stick with me for life. 10/10 recommend

Kylo 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Passed my test the first time after doing my 12 lessons with Charlie. Couldn’t recommend him enough to anyone learning how to drive.

Amy Kelly 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Charlie was an amazing instructor, I done my 12 edt lessons with him and 1 pre test, and passed my test first time last week! He was extremely patient ,calm and gave me very clear and understandable instructions . He never once made me feel nervous and I’m a nervous person . My boyfriend, friend and his sister all passed their test first go with Charlie too I couldn’t recommend him enough 10/10!!

siobhan branigan 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Hi Charlie, just wanted to say I still talk about how much of a great teacher you are. Took my N plates off last week thanks to you! You got me over the line first time, the most nervous driver on the planet! Thank you so so much! If I could give you 10 stars I would ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Siobhán

Sanil Gupta 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Had all my 12 lessons with Charlie and he was absolutely brilliant - very calm and patient and helped me to pass my test first time round

Caoimhe Nolan 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I had already completed my 12 driving lessons and felt I still needed help before my driving test. A friend passed on Charlie’s number to me and I’m so glad she did! From the word go Charlie was friendly and accommodating. After just four pre tests with Charlie I passed my driving test first time. I couldn’t have done it without him. He helped me so much with my driving and made every lesson enjoyable. I couldn’t recommend him more! Thanks a mill Charlie!

Emer DeSay 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Had three pretests with Charlie and my driving driving greatly improved thanks to his feedback throughout the pretests. No grades at all in my test, he really does prepare me well and the pretests were great value too! Very patient and brings your driving up to a high standard. Great communication also, had sent me some very helpful videos. 10/10 would recommend

Sophia Rogers 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Charlie was a great instructor who was extremely helpful and helped me pass my test first time. He gave great advice and ensured you were ready and organised for your test by helping your driving and also giving you all the material to study for the theory part of the driving test.

Aisling Hoverty 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Passing my driving test first time was all down to Charlie and the tips and tricks he gave me during my lessons. A great instructor and very easy to understand :)

Paddy Buckenham 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I couldn’t speak more highly of Charlie and his teaching - extremely patient, thoughtful, and has a real knack of getting tips to stay in your head... I still hear “don’t be an amber gambler” and other catchphrases when I’m driving round two years on! Charlie’s a natural-born teacher/coach and I’d highly recommend him for anyone looking for driving lessons.

Melisa Sisterna 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Charlie is an amazing instructor, very patient, and knowledgeable. Would not hesitate to recommend him. Thank you Charlie!

Melissa 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I would have no hesitation in recommending Charlie as a driver instructor to anyone. I did my pre test lessons with Charlie and found him to be professional, patient and supportive, with a calm and relaxed manner. He helped me to manage my nerves and always gave me clear feedback on what I did well and what I could improve on. He answered all of my questions and communicated everything clearly. Another important point is that everything was compliant under the current Covid-19 restrictions, which helps both customer and instructor to stay safe. Charlie also shares lots of easy to remember tips for your test. I passed my driving test first time! After I passed, I was contacted to share the feedback from my test which shows that Charlie is interested in his driving students getting though their test, and that he values hearing feedback from candidates. Thank you for all of your help.

Sarah Meehan 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I did a number of pre-tests with Charlie in the lead up to my driving test. I found Charlie to be incredibly professional, clear and concise in his instruction and very calming as well as patient throughout. Charlie took me around the various Tallaght test routes multiple times, including the exact route that I drove during the test itself. The hour before my test Charlie was available for a pre-test which really helped to ease the nerves and get me over the line with a Pass without a single ‘grade 2’. I would highly recommend doing pre tests with Charlie before taking your test! Thank you Charlie!

Aoife G 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I cannot recommend Charlie enough. I recently passed my test thanks to his help and I couldn't have done it without him. As a nervous driver he helped me to stay calm and have confidence in my driving. Charlie gives great feedback during and after every lesson and has a great way of helping you to remember important details. I would highly recommend booking Charlie for lessons and pre tests.

Mary Healy 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I can't recommend Charlie highly enough. He's calm, patient, and he has a clear and consistent way of delivering instructions, so that they stick with you and you naturally start to incorporate them into your driving. I first started learning with Charlie before moving overseas and I immediately looked him up after returning home. Regardless of whether you're a total beginner or someone who has moved to Ireland and needs to prep for the Irish test, look no further!

Laura Dennehy 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Charlie is a great instructor, very patient and really helped to boost my confidence driving. Always willing to be flexible and work around my work commitments. Charlie gives really concise feedback and highlights specific areas to focus on in your practice which really helped my overall driving. He also points out the things that you are doing well and adapted our lessons to make sure I was getting the most out of the time.

Jake Trainor 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Charlie is a great instructor and very thorough, he explains everything very clearly and is a great teacher. I would recommend anyone to book with Charlie as I really think I wouldn’t have passed my test without him!!

Nils Ludriks 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Charlie is a fantastic instructor who helped me pass first time, He took notes during lessons on the problems I had which helped me significantly when practicing !

Daria Biernat 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I could not recommend Charlie enough! He is reliable, knows what he’s doing and explains everything so well. He’s very patient and watches carefully how you’re progressing to make sure you are fully ready for the driving test. I can’t imagine passing the driving test first time around if it wasn’t for Charlie! Daria

Aisha 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Charlie is an amazing instructor. A true gentleman. I couldn’t recommend him enough! I’d failed 3 times (with previous instructors). Just under 3 pre-test lessons and he fixed me I passed and confidently too. I’d started giving up before this, but he restored my faith in myself through his patience and thoroughness when assessing my driving. Thank you so much Charlie. I’m forever grateful

Leanne Fitzpatrick 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Charlie was the biggest help to me, I passed my test 1st time today, all thanks to Charlie. He went above and beyond to help me. I gained all my confidence from driving with him. Big thanks Charlie I am one happy woman today!

Aline McManus 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Charlie is an excellent driving instructor! So patient and kind! Can’t recommend him enough! Many thanks again!

Padraig Gallagher 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I did 2 pre tests with Charlie and I couldn’t recommend him anymore. Such great attention to detail and amazing patience. He is the ideal man to go to for learning and puts confidence in his students behind the wheel

Aaron Keogh 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Charlie is an excellent driving instructor, he makes you feel comfortable, has great patience, explains everything well and takes notes of anything you do or don't do during your lesson then explains it all to you at the end of your lesson. I would 100% recommend Charlie for lessons or pre-test lessons, couldn't of passed the test without him. Very appreciated for his help.

Cillian O' Connor 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Charlie is a fantastic driving instructor, and helped me to pass my test on 1st attempt. After having had a poor instructor for my first 2 lessons, Charlie's calm and friendly approach was a welcome change, and gave me a huge amount of confidence that I could improve. He is an excellent teacher. I would recommend Charlie to both beginners and experienced drivers alike.

Stephen Carey 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have recently passed my driving test with the help of the Charlie Hurley school of motoring. Charlie himself is an absolute gentleman who is extremely pleasant to work with. During my lessons Charlie was calm and measured and was able to open my eyes to what areas I could improve on. Charlie was reassuring and reaffirming at every step of my development. His reassuring demeanor and clarity of instruction was vital for me to recognise what I needed to do to pass my test. I will be eternally grateful to Charlie for all the support and guidance during our lessons and pre tests. I could not recommend him highly enough. An absolute pleasure.

Darragh Holmes 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Absolute gent, great teacher and a lovely fella all round, helped me to passing my test first time, couldn't reccomend him enough

Amy Lee 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Used Charlie as my instructer from start to finish and I wouldn’t of passed without him ! Passed 1st time with only two pre tests and went in very confident because of Charlie ! Would highly recommend for anyone starting to drive or needing some pre tests before the test !

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