First driving lesson
Calm, clear coaching for complete beginners, including vehicle controls, moving off, stopping, mirrors, signals, and road positioning.
RSA Approved ADI 40495 | Category B | Full EDT
Tony and Maria's Driving School
Patient driving lessons in Ballina and across Mayo for first-time learners, anxious drivers, EDT students, and test-ready refreshers.
- 4.9 / 5
- Google rating from 132 reviews
- 100%
- Facebook recommendation score
- 20+ years
- Combined instruction experience
Maria Morris
RSA certified driving instructor
Ballina / Mayo
Local tuition area
642 followers
Established Facebook presence
Full EDT
Structured learner training
Student-centred instruction
Built for nervous learners and busy local families.
Maria Morris operates Tonys Driving School as an RSA approved driving instructor, offering Category B car lessons, full EDT, and test preparation across Ballina and Mayo.
Lessons can be arranged directly by phone or WhatsApp, with straightforward guide prices and flexible plans for beginners, EDT learners, pre-test drivers, and refreshers.
Lessons
What learners can book
Full EDT programme
Structured Essential Driver Training for Category B learners, paced around confidence, safety, and practical progress.
Pre-test preparation
Focused lessons for test routes, observation habits, manoeuvres, common faults, and the kind of steady driving examiners expect.
Refresher lessons
Support for returning drivers, anxious drivers, or anyone who wants to rebuild confidence before driving independently.
Guide prices
Clear, budget-friendly lesson options.
Estimated from local Mayo lesson ranges. Final prices, car type, and availability should be confirmed with Maria before booking.
Check current availabilityOne-hour learner, refresher, or confidence-building session.
A practical block for learners who want momentum without committing to a full EDT bundle.
Estimated 12-lesson Essential Driver Training programme for Category B learners.
Focused test-route, manoeuvre, observation, and confidence session before the driving test.
Guide price for a warm-up lesson and car use on test day, subject to availability.
A simple option for birthdays, Christmas, or helping a learner start with confidence.
How it works
Three clear steps for learners
- Call or WhatsApp Tell Maria your licence stage, location, availability, and whether you need EDT, a first lesson, or a pre-test session.
- Choose the right lesson plan Agree a schedule that fits your budget and confidence level before committing to a larger block.
- Build toward the test Work through control, observation, positioning, manoeuvres, local route awareness, and independent driving habits.
"PHEW! If passes came with confetti, we'd be sweeping it up all week."
Recent Facebook post celebrating seven learner passes in three days.
4.9 / 5
Trusted by local learners
Rated 4.9 on Google and highly recommended on Facebook, giving new learners confidence before they make contact.
Ready to learn in Ballina or Mayo?