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B.S.M. BARBARA'S SCHOOL OF MOTORING
Tel: 086-3629988
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Contact: BARBARA
Address: INCLUDING RAHENY - FINGLAS TEST CENTRES
dublin north
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Web: http://www.learn2drive.ie
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Qualification: ADI - RSA Certified
Rate per lesson: Contact Barbara for details
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  • Nervous Beginners Welcome
  • Professional Approved Instructor
  • One-2-One Quality Tuition Guaranteed
  • Pre-Test Specialist
  • Motorway Training
  • Drivers new to Ireland - lessons to review Rules of Road and driving on the left.
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    Most Recent Reviews
    All my family passed thanks to Barbara! Excellent
    Stephen 9th December 2009
    I was the third family member to pass my test through the guidance of Barbara. Firstly she is a lovely person to talk to and she is a calm and patient professional thats knows her stuff! I highly recommend her to anyone! Thanks Barbra! (",)

    Highly Recommended! Excellent
    Kate 30th November 2009
    I passed my test today first time with thanks to Barbara's help. She is very professional and calm and helped me iron out my bad habits! Could not have done it without her guidance. Thanks Barbara

    first class Excellent
    alan 14th October 2009
    i passed my test with the first class assistance of barbara. her patience and knowledge are second to none. i have already and will continue to recomend barbara to everyone. thank you very much barbara.

    Highly Recomend Excellent
    Margaret 14th October 2009
    Passed my test in Finglas this morning, first time, Barbara was great, pointed out my weak points and really helped with the nerves. Thank you so so much!!

    I Passed!!! Excellent
    Rachel 9th October 2009
    Passed my driving test today first time thanks to Barbara's guidance and clear pointers about all the bad habits i had picked up and how to improve them. Could not have done it without them for sure and with only 4 lessons i passed! I would highly recommend BSM to anyone and everyone learning to drive! Thanks a mil Barbara!!!

    Thanks Excellent
    Marian 9th October 2009
    As a nervous driver with my driving test approaching, I contacted Barbara. I took a few lessons with her and found that she is a very patient and encouraging instructor. She explains things clearly and simply. I passed my test and I would have no hesitation in recommending BSM.

    Fantasic driving school Excellent
    Sinead 7th October 2009
    i would highly recommend Barbara to anyone who is looking for lessons!! Passed my test first time round thanks to the brilliant instructions given by Barbara!!!!! thanks Barbara

    Thanks Barbara Excellent
    Bell 16th August 2009
    Passed my driving test yesterday after getting 2 pretests with Barbara. Her professionalism and friendly advice worked wonders. I am absolutely thrilled!!

    Recomended!! Excellent
    Claire 10th August 2009
    Highy Recommended I would have no problems recommending BSM to anyone learning to drive. Barbara is friendly, very informative and clear about where you can make improvements. I passed first time after taking 5 lessons and couldn’t be happier. Thanks Barbara!!

    Fantastic Excellent
    Kate 23rd July 2009
    I found Barbara to be a brilliant teacher! I had previously failed my test after having an instructor from I.S.M. but I passed after having Barbara as my next instructor. She is an absolutely brilliant driving teacher! I would strongly recommend her to anyone looking for an instructor.

    class Excellent
    Mark 6th July 2009
    I found Barbara to be an excellent teacher, when I started off with her I had plenty of bad habits from previous experience and she gradually helped me lose them and become a better driver. I passed my driving test on the first attempt thanks to Barabra and I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking to learn how to drive.

    The Best Excellent
    Garry 22nd June 2009
    I recently passed my driving test thanks to Barbara. The instruction was professsional and friendly. I highly recommend B.S.M to anyone

    better than the rest Excellent
    paul conway 10th June 2009
    barbara is a fantastic instructor i would recommend her to anybody. i was very nervous about the test and she gave me loads of confidence. if you listen to barbara you will have a great chance of passing first time.thank you barbara:)

    High Recommendation Excellent
    Andrea 18th March 2009
    I highly recommend Barbara as an instructor! She is very professional and direct, yet very calm. You can tell she really knows what she is doing. I am a much better, safer driver after having taking lessons from her.

    Definatley book these lessons! Excellent
    Russell 8th January 2009
    I had a previous instructor and didnt think driving was for me then began lessons less than 2 months ago with Barbara, increased my road confidence straight away and pinpointed exact areas to work on after every lesson to improve super fast. Have recommended Barbara's school of motoring to a few people already and would advise anyone else who plans taking lessons or is slightly nervous on the road to do so. I now have my full license after only a few lessons and feel confident driving safely.

    Excellent tuition Excellent
    gay 18th December 2008
    Having read reviews I contacted Barbara. I was extremely nervous being considerably older than the average learner. Barbara knew instinctively when to push me a little helping me to make steady progress and I passed the test first time. She was extremely patient and encouraging and I would have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone learning to drive.

    Just Passed Good
    Riona Clarke 11th December 2008
    Just passed in Balydoyle this morning, this was my third time. Did a pre-test with Barbara last Sunday, which really helped in terms of poining out areas I needed to look out for. Would and will definatley recommend to all

    SIMPLY THE BEST Excellent
    TOUN 7th November 2008
    Passed in Clonshaugh yesterday,& i am grateful to God & to Barbara. She is an excellent & knowledgeable instructor, professional & patient. Her ratings of students' abilities are precise. She is without doubt SIMPLY THE BEST. BSM IS THE SCHOOL TO BEAT.

    excellent teacher Excellent
    cynthia 7th October 2008
    Big thank you for helping me get my pink licence, my 4th time to do it, you have a special talent to help ease the fear and bring out the best in peoples driving. An excellent, patient, encouraging teacher, one i'm sure has 100% pass rate. Thanks again

    Happy Days Excellent
    margaret 7th October 2008
    A must to have Barbara as instructor as i was seriously a bag of nerves, gave the confidence i needed to take test, would highly recommend BSM - Thanks again much appreciated - Margaret

    Excellent! Excellent
    Brenda 27th August 2008
    Highly recomend BSM to anyone learning to drive, passed first time round! Barbara very friendly & puts you at ease. Makes driving a pleasure!

    passed 1st time Excellent
    elizabeth 27th August 2008
    i did my test today and passed it for the 1st time. i couldnt believe it. im only driving about 5 months. i taught i had no chance untill i got in touch with barbara.she really knows how to teach you every thing you need to know and she is so relaxed with you. that you feel realxed with her.i really dont think i would of passed it if it wasn"t for barbara. id recommend her to everyone.thanks

    Passed 1st time Excellent
    Angela 8th August 2008
    I did my test yesterday and passed. Couldn't believe it 2 weeks ago I was falling to pieces had never any driving lessons so had alot of bad habits. Barbara has great patience, knowledge of the road and boosts your confidence so much. Truly believe I would'nt of passed with out all her help and kind words. Can't stress how highly I would recommend Barbara. Cheers !

    Great Instructor Excellent
    Cormac 28th July 2008
    I did my pretest with Barbara & was successful 1st time. She was great- very helpful & very professional. Highlighted key areas to work on & gave me great confidence. Thank you Barbara

    Amazing Excellent
    Grace 4th July 2008
    I cannot recommend Barbara highly enough as a driving instructor, She is patient, friendly, professional and really motivating. Brilliant for a nervous beginner. Helped me pass the test first time , I cant thank her enough!!

    Help me pass first time! Excellent
    Rebecca 27th June 2008
    Simply the best!Gave me great advise on what a tester looks for in a safe driver.Extremely patient. Highly recommended.

    I passed ! Excellent
    jean 26th June 2008
    i had failed my test twice until I met Barbara. She made me feel very relaxed and explained every thing very well. I would recommend her to anybody , She would be my number 1 choice

    Fantastic-Thanks Barbara Excellent
    abigail 22nd June 2008
    Barbara was fantastic- professional yet friendly & contributed in no small way in helping me to relax and pass first time! Barbara's hands on approach, doing demos and readily answering questions as they came up is different to any other instructor I've encountered & is very effective. She is encouraging & focused me to the task in hand.

    Passed!!!! Excellent
    JOANNE 9th June 2008
    I passed first time with the help of Barbara

    THANK YOU Excellent
    FRANCES 19th May 2008
    BARBARA IS AN EXCELLANT AND VERY PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR.HER ENCOURAGMENT AND ADVICE IS WHAT HELPED ME PASS MY TEST.I WOULD DEFINATLY RECOMMEND BARBARAS SCHOOL OF MOTORING

    3rd time lucky Excellent
    michelle 9th May 2008
    well it was my 3rd time going for my test but barbara was the 1st pre-test i did & it speaks for itself..i passed after doing 3 pre-tests with barbara, she gave me more confidence & pointed out things i didnt even notice myself that i was doing...i would recommend barbara to anyone

    passed in raheny Excellent
    maria 2nd May 2008
    im thrilled to say that thanks to barbaras great instruction i passed my test in raheny yesterday. she helped correct my weak points and always gave clear instruction and helpful advice. she gave 150% during each lesson and most importantly she helped ease my nerves and made me feel confident for my test. i only had 1 fault! i now feel a better safer driver. thanks barbara !

    Thanks Barbara Excellent
    Robert 1st May 2008
    With my test scheduled for a short time away, I did some lessons with Barbara. She was able to pick out my faults and weaknesses which we could work on. Having worked on them I was put at ease and today I passed my test. I really recommend Barbara to anyone who wants to pass their test.

    Excellent Teacher Excellent
    Marion (TT) 29th April 2008
    I only did a handful of lessons with Barbara but she helped my confidence no end. Barbara is really a great teacher with a great approach. I would recommend her to anyone worried about their upcomung test. I passed first time!

    Passed 1st time Excellent
    Kate 27th April 2008
    3 pre-tests over three weeks. Barbara critised constructively and instilled confidence in a 17year old nervous driver. Passed with flying colours. Many thanks for your help again.

    BSM Excellent
    Hilary 21st April 2008
    I was a bag of nerves but passed my test with Barbara after only 3 pre-tests with her. Couldn't have done it without her!!

    Pre-test lessons Excellent
    colette 21st April 2008
    Barbara not only gave me lots of guidance, advice and a better understanding of the road, she also gave me the confidence to believe in myself .& I passed. Many thanks again Barbara for all your help and encouragement.

    Pre-test lessons Excellent
    colette 21st April 2008
    Barbara not only gave me lots of guidance, advice and a better understanding of the road, she also gave me the confidence to believe in myself .& I passed. Many thanks again Barbara for all your help and encouragement.

    Feedback Excellent
    Pamela Shiels 8th April 2008
    Could not recommend Barbara highly enough. She is very professional, very competent and truly makes you feel at ease. If anyone was looking to learn how to drive or looking for pre-tests Barbara is the person to give them to you. Couldnt thank her enough for helping me pass my driving test.

    BSM Excellent
    Elaine 8th April 2008
    Having learned to drive many years ago and did a test once before thought it was time to try get my test. Previously had pre-tests with other driving schools but I did not get the confidence I got this time. Barbara was very down to earth she made you feel at ease from the start and helped me focus on the things I was doing wrong. I was very stressed about my test and on the day has a pre-test beforehand without that I don't think I would have got it. Very happy with BSM would recommend to all

    prefer to give birth than do a driving test Excellent
    fiona 28th March 2008
    I have been driving a very long time, failed driving test 5/6 times due to nerves, contacted bsm, and it was seriously the best thing i have ever done, I was taken in hand, and re introduced to the road, Barbara criticized constructively & honestly, yet instilled such confidence in me that i passed my test, i will miss you barbara, we had a good laugh. I am due my 3rd baby any day, thanks to you I don't have to worry about the new regulations being brought in, I am a good safe driver thanks

    A High Recomendation Excellent
    Jolly Joseph 21st March 2008
    Very good training ,I was not enough confident for a test . Barbra's encouragment her valuable coaching,pointing out of my short comings made me compitable for a test with few lessons, and I succeded in first time at Finglas test centre. I highly recomend her and introduce to my friends.Thank you very much Barbra

    Passed First Time Excellent
    Lisa 20th March 2008
    I had 3 hours of pre-test lessons with Barbara in the 2 days before my first test and passed easily due to the concise and informative direction given during the lessons. Barbara helped clear up any myths about the driving test and really focused on the areas that people often fall down in, helping me to avoid them! I highly recommend Barbara for anyone looking for an excellent and highly knowledgable driving instructor!

    passed thanks to barbara Excellent
    Deborah Rooney 10th March 2008
    i had over a 100 lessons with another leading school & failed several times. after 3 amazing lessons with barbara i felt more equipt to take the test. her clear structure and guidance got me the pass. thanks a mil barbara u are an amazing instructor

    Excellent Excellent
    Anne Marie 25th February 2008
    Barbara really helped me with my confidence. Thanks to Barbara's great advice, patience and encouragement I passed my test first time. I highly recommend BSM!

    Excellent Excellent
    Anne Marie 19th February 2008
    I was so nervous when I started preparing for my test. Barbara's patience, help and encouragement helped me pass my test first ime. Also I've become a much safer and more confident driver thanks to Barbara. I highly recommend BSM!

    Want to pass first time? Excellent
    Dave 13th February 2008
    I have being only driving 6 months and Barabara was great in helping me pass first time. Barbara give you loads of confidence while also giving you constructive criticism. I would highly recommend Barabara as your driving instructor!

    EXCELLENT INTSRUCTOR Excellent
    Michelle 5th February 2008
    I highly reccommend BSM. Barbara is a terrific instructor & gave me the confidence to pass my test. Thanks again Barbara!!!!

    pre test Excellent
    john 5th February 2008
    just a note to all you people who are waiting for your test .i have done my test a couple of times without success and i have done pre test with other schools .also without success.i done pre test with B S M.AND I PAST MY TEST ON MONDAY THE 4 OF FEB 08 .THEY MAKE YOU FEEL RELAX BEFORE YOUR TEST.SO IT WOULD BE WORTH YOUR WHILE TO GIVE THEM A CALL.

    Thanks Barbara! Excellent
    Pam 31st January 2008
    I passed my test yesterday, first time! I would highly recommend Barbara's instruction to anyone, she was professional and extremely patient and helpful.

    very happy Excellent
    simon 26th January 2008
    barbara made me feel very relaxed about something i was very nervous about. after 4 lessons i felt confident about getting out there. that was march 2007. its jan 2008 and i have my full licence. passed first time so that cant be bad. thanks barbara!

    pre-test Excellent
    aine 23rd January 2008
    Passed my first drivinng test yesterday.I would absolutely recommend B.S.M to everyone. Barbrara is extremely professional and patient at her job.

    With kind Regards Excellent
    Bryan 21st January 2008
    Just passed my test today at North Point.Barbara without doubt,is a excellent ,informative instructor,who will give her best to make you become a safe driver.And not only for test purposes.100% recommended.

    Guaranteed a good result Excellent
    Helena 19th January 2008
    I started off with BSM a beginner with no experience of driving. Instructions were great, very supportive and encouraging. And helped me not gain any bad habits. My test came up very quickly, and without Barbara I would have had to postpone it. I did a few pretests with BSM and I passed test. Without BSM I would not be on the road, never mind have a Full Licence. I highly recommend BSM for great instruction, support and getting your full licence! Thanks BSM for all your help ;)

    Pre Test lessons Excellent
    Kate 9th January 2008
    I can honestly say that I wouldn't have passed my test first time if I didn't have the confidence that I got after a pre test lesson with Barbara. She was constructive in her advice, giving me clear instructions on what to practice and work on. Her knowledge of the test centre routes and test layout was also extremely useful. I would recommend her to anyone doing a test in the north side. Thanks again Barbara

    Simply the best!! Excellent
    Sinead 8th January 2008
    I failed my 1st driving test. I was very nervous about my 2nd and thought i would fail again. I took a couple of pre-tests with Barbara and at the end of the last one i was completely at ease and confident about my test. Barbara pointed out all my faults for me to work on and i passed my test flying colours! Barbara is very professional, friendly, patient, thorough & extremely helpful. So if you want to pass your test contact Barbara you will not be let down! Thanks again Barbara your the best!!

    Thank you! Excellent
    Ileana 10th December 2007
    Barbara is a very knowledgeable instructor, she's very professional and was able to pick up straightaway on the faults in my driving that other instructors failed to pick up on and that always caused me to fail my past driving tests. Over the past few years I've had lessons with all the major driving schools but Barbara was the best instructor I've ever had by far. I passed my test thanks to her! Would definitely reccommend her as she will make you pass your test. Barbara, thanks again!!!

    bsm Excellent
    Ken 19th November 2007
    I took a pre-test with Barbara, and passed, she is an excellent instructor, paitent, informative and fun

    Excellent Excellent
    Fiona 27th October 2007
    Barbara put me at ease and was clear and concise and always left me at the end of a lesson with something to work on while still helping me to feel confidence in my driving ability.

    excellent instructor Excellent
    suzanne 17th October 2007
    Barbara is a fantastic instructor.she is patient and she focuses on your weaknesses. I passed my test first time thanks to her.

    Excellent Excellent
    Joanne 28th September 2007
    Excellent teacher. Well recommended!! Couldn't have passed my test without her help! Thanks Barbara

    Excellent Instructor Excellent
    Carole 27th August 2007
    Fantastic. Every tip given came up in the test. Passed with flying colours. Would recommend Barbara to everyone, she is the essence of patience and professionalism. Thanks again BSM

    Excellent instructor Excellent
    colm 8th August 2007
    Excellent instructor and very helpful and professional. Broke down my problem areas and tackled them one by one. BSM is an excellent driving school, and I have no hesitation in recommending it.

    Just Brilliant! Excellent
    Bernadette 21st July 2007
    Barbara is a friendly, patient and informative instructor. Iwas really nervous about driving again after ten years of not driving but she made the lessons so clear and helpful, I'm just thrilled with my progress. Thanks, Barbara, it was great , I was lucky to have found you!

    Barbara is your only woman!!! Excellent
    Breffni 18th July 2007
    Barbara is an excellent driving instructor, extremely patient and very friendly. I always enjoyed my lessons and there was even time for a laugh from time to time. I pass my test with very little marks. Judging from others experiences, Barbara puts other instructors to shame regards methods, patients and personality.

    Massive driving school Excellent
    Gregory 6th July 2007
    I learned to drive with BSM (my mam bought me lessons for my birthday) I passed my test first time. I also took advanced driving tuition with them ( due to excessive insurance premiums that are placed on lads!) and passed an advanced driving test which reduced my insurance by 30%. that's massive!! BSM are very professional, Barbara told me exactly where I was going wrong, and how to improve. She explained the hidden dangers that I hadn't seen before, and made me want to be a safer driver!

    Fantastic Barbara Excellent
    Grainne 4th July 2007
    I would highly recommend BSM for pre-test lessons. Barbara really makes you feel at ease and is excellent at helping improve on your driving skills.You will definitely be a more accomplished & confident driver after some lessons from BSM.

    Thank You So Much B.S.M. Excellent
    Mel 21st June 2007
    I came to Barbara as a Very nervous learner driver, I was terrified at cross junctions and roundabouts! I was very unsure and nervous about driving.I felt completely safe with Barbara, she was so patient and reasurring that I began to feel really confident! I can't say enough about BSM. Passing my driving test was a huge achievement to me, and testimony to Barbaras' teaching skills. BSM is an excellent driving school, and I have no hesitation in recommending BSM to anyone.Thank you so much BSM!

    Many Thanks... Excellent
    mags 1st March 2007
    Barbara was so patient and supportive - if it wasn't for her I think I would have gave up a long time ago! I would recommend her for anyone.

    BSM Excellent
    izzy 22nd February 2007
    I was terrified of driving. Then I was a little less terrified. Now...I might even be enjoying it a little. Thanks Barbara!