RSA Approved Driving Instructor · ADI No. 41060

Learn to drive with confidence in Gort, Co. Galway

Calm, patient instruction from Carlos McEvoy, a fully qualified RSA-approved ADI based in Gort. EDT, pre-test preparation, and general lessons — your first lessons take place in Gort, working towards Loughrea RSA test centre.

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RSA Approved

Driving Instructor

Based in Gort

Co. Galway

Loughrea

RSA Test Centre

EDT · Pre-Test

General Lessons

About the school

Qualified, patient instruction — here when you're ready

Independent Driving School is run by Carlos McEvoy, an RSA Approved Driving Instructor based in Gort, Co. Galway. Carlos offers Essential Driver Training, pre-test preparation, and general lessons to learner drivers across the region.

Whether you're a first-time learner working through your mandatory EDT lessons, or looking for focused preparation ahead of your driving test — lessons are available from Loughrea RSA test centre.

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Accreditation

RSA Approved Driving Instructor
ADI No. 41060

Quality Approved

087 952 1225

What we offer

Three ways we can help

From your first lesson through to test day — we support learners at every stage.

Essential Driver Training

EDT Lessons

The mandatory 12-lesson programme for first-time learner drivers. EDT must be completed in full with a qualified ADI before booking your RSA driving test.

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Test Preparation

Pre-Test Lessons

Focused preparation for your RSA driving test at Loughrea. Designed to help you feel calm, prepared, and confident on test day.

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Continued Practice

General Lessons

For learner drivers who have completed EDT and want continued practice, or those returning to driving after a break.

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Who we teach

Is this right for you?

Lessons are available to learner drivers at every stage — from your very first time behind the wheel to your final test preparation.

First-time learners

Starting from scratch with no driving experience. Begin your EDT programme and learn at your own pace.

EDT students

Working through the mandatory 12-lesson programme. Each lesson builds on the last, at your pace.

Pre-test candidates

EDT complete and ready to prepare for your RSA driving test at Loughrea test centre.

Returning drivers

Looking to refresh your skills after time away from driving. General lessons available at your own schedule.

Where we teach

Based in Gort, serving the wider area

Independent Driving School is based in Gort, Co. Galway. Lessons and test preparation are offered through Loughrea RSA test centre.

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Gort, Co. Galway

School base

Loughrea RSA Test Centre

RSA driving test venue

Reviews

What people say

★★★★★

"I cannot recommend Carlos enough. From our first interaction to my test he was nothing but encouraging and supportive. He helped me build confidence every step of the way. An excellent instructor and communicator — Carlos wants his students to succeed and he does everything to make that happen!"

Lara Hanlon

Google Review · Local Guide

★★★★★

"I'm 40 years old and just passed my driving test — something I truly never thought I'd say. For years I'd been doing lessons on and off, always starting again full of fear. Carlos proved me completely wrong. So grateful."

Deirdre Hallinan

Google Review · 8 months ago

★★★★★

"I passed my driving test this morning. Carlos has been so patient and encouraging all the way through. He gave me so much confidence. He is easy to contact and so flexible with lessons. Thank you Carlos — you're one in a million."

Roman Fahy

Google Review · 2 years ago

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