Automatic Driving School Loughrea

No Gears. No Tears

Build your confidence behind the wheel with our expert automatic driving instructors.

No Gears. No Stalls. Just Driving.

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Hi, My Name is Declan, Owner of Go Automatic.

Learning to drive doesn’t have to be stressful. At Go Automatic, we strip away the anxiety of stalling, gear-crunching, and hill-starts, leaving you free to focus on what really matters: the road ahead.

Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to regain your confidence, we make driving simple, safe, and surprisingly fun.

Go Automatic

Loughrea Automatic Driving School

Learning to drive doesn’t have to be stressful. At Go Automatic, we strip away the anxiety of stalling, gear-crunching, and hill-starts, leaving you free to focus on what really matters: the road ahead.

Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to regain your confidence, we make driving simple, safe, and surprisingly fun.

Why Choose an Automatic?

Learning in an automatic car is a much quicker, smoother, and less stressful experience. By removing the manual clutch and gear stick—two of the biggest hurdles for learner drivers—you can focus entirely on road safety and traffic conditions.

5 BIG Reasons to Go Automatic:

Learn Faster & Easier: Without complex gear changes to master, you'll build confidence rapidly and be test-ready much sooner.
Zero Stalling: Your car will never cut out. Say goodbye to the dread of stalling in busy traffic or rolling backward on a hill.
Maximum Safety: With no need to constantly shift gears, you can keep both hands on the wheel and both eyes on the road.
It’s the Way Forward: Over 75% of new cars sold today are automatic (and all electric vehicles are automatic). Why learn the old way when you can learn the future way?
Perfect for Town Driving: Navigating heavy traffic, constant stop-start congestion, and tricky junctions is an absolute breeze.

Why Choose an Automatic?

Learning in an automatic car is a much quicker, smoother, and less stressful experience. By removing the manual clutch and gear stick—two of the biggest hurdles for learner drivers—you can focus entirely on road safety and traffic conditions.

5 BIG Reasons to Go Automatic:

Learn Faster & Easier: Without complex gear changes to master, you'll build confidence rapidly and be test-ready much sooner.
Zero Stalling: Your car will never cut out. Say goodbye to the dread of stalling in busy traffic or rolling backward on a hill.
Maximum Safety: With no need to constantly shift gears, you can keep both hands on the wheel and both eyes on the road.
It’s the Way Forward: Over 75% of new cars sold today are automatic (and all electric vehicles are automatic). Why learn the old way when you can learn the future way?
Perfect for Town Driving: Navigating heavy traffic, constant stop-start congestion, and tricky junctions is an absolute breeze.

How Simple Is It?

An automatic gearbox shifts gears for you based on your speed.

There is no clutch pedal—just an accelerator and a brake.

All you have to do is press the brake and select one of three simple settings:

DRIVE
Move off smoothly. The car does all the hard work for you while you focus on steering.
PARK
Puts the car in neutral and secures it so it won’t move when you're finished.
REVERSE
Engages the rear gear for easy, stress-free backing up.

And that’s it. It really is that simple!

How Simple Is It?

An automatic gearbox shifts gears for you based on your speed.

There is no clutch pedal—just an accelerator and a brake.

All you have to do is press the brake and select one of three simple settings:

DRIVE
Move off smoothly. The car does all the hard work for you while you focus on steering.
PARK
Puts the car in neutral and secures it so it won’t move when you're finished.
REVERSE
Engages the rear gear for easy, stress-free backing up.

And that’s it. It really is that simple!

Meet Your Instructor: Declan Corry

When you learn with Go Automatic, you are in the safest hands in the region.

Patient & Gentle Manner

Declan’s calm approach makes him the ideal match for nervous first-timers or older students finally looking to claim their independence.

Local Expertise

As a Loughrea native, Declan knows every road, motorway, and test route intimately, preparing you for real-world driving conditions.

Dual-Controlled Safety

For your absolute peace of mind, Declan's car is fitted with a dual-control system, meaning any learner errors are instantly and safely smoothed over.

Meet Your Instructor: Declan Corry

When you learn with Go Automatic, you are in the safest hands in the region.

Patient & Gentle Manner

Declan’s calm approach makes him the ideal match for nervous first-timers or older students finally looking to claim their independence.

Local Expertise

As a Loughrea native, Declan knows every road, motorway, and test route intimately, preparing you for real-world driving conditions.

Dual-Controlled Safety

For your absolute peace of mind, Declan's car is fitted with a dual-control system, meaning any learner errors are instantly and safely smoothed over.

Who We Cater For

At Go Automatic, we welcome drivers of all ages and backgrounds

First-Time Drivers who want to get their licence quickly, easily, and safely.

Older Drivers who never got around to learning and are ready to reclaim their freedom.

Established Drivers looking to refresh their skills or transition from manual to automatic.

Transition Year Students wanting to add a vital life skill to their CV.

The EDT Driving Programme

What are EDT Driving Lessons?

EDT lessons (essential driver training) are 12 one hour driving lessons that are designed to teach a learner driver the core skills required to drive safely on the road.

Why do I need EDT Driving Lessons?

The RSA (Road Safety Authority) has deemed it mandatory to complete the 12 EDT Driving lesson programme before you can be issued with an RSA driving test date.

Who is required to complete the EDT Programme?

Any driver who has been issued an Irish learner permit on or after 04/04/2011 is required to complete the 12 hour EDT driving lesson programme. As you complete each module your approved driving instructor (ADI) must record your progress in your RSA EDT logbook.

EDTInfo Booklet

What will I learn on the EDT Driving Programme?

Driving Lesson Modules:

LESSON 1: Car Controls and Safety Checks
LESSON 2: Correct Positioning
LESSON 3: Changing Direction
LESSON 4: Progression Management
LESSON 5: Correct Positioning (more complex situations)
LESSON 6: Anticipation and Reaction
LESSON 7: Sharing the Road
LESSON 8: Driving Safely Through Traffic
LESSON 9: Changing Direction (more complex situations)
LESSON 10: Speed Management
LESSON 11: Driving Calmly
LESSON 12: Night Driving

Resources for Learners

Helpful information and resources for learner drivers, from how to access the Rules of the Road and other important documents to where to view our learning to drive videos.

Rules of Road

Documents

Learning Videos