Behind The Wheel Insights: With Top Gear Driving School

Learning to Drive by Professionals with a personal touch. We give you the tools to pass your test.
Covering all areas in South County Dublin.

Episode 1 in this new series focuses on understanding you car and how doing this will help you as you continue to learn your way in the driver’s seat.

Published: Feb 15, 2024

Episode 2 in this new series focuses on the system of driving. Declan guides you through the system needed to avoid the chaos of driving. From where to look on the road, why signs are placed where they are and how to make the best decisions while driving.
Episode 3 in this new series focuses on Lesson 1 of the 12 official lessons.
Declan guides you through the essentials of Lesson 1 on the road. From knowing your secondary controls, to knowing what to look out for to make sure your car is roadworthy.
Our first weekly Q&A session has arrived. They will continue to be posted every Sunday evening.

This week Declan will be covering 2 questions:

  • When does the driving stress go away?
  • What are the questions that are asked during the official driving test?
Episode 4 in this new series focuses on Lesson 2 of the 12 official lessons.
In this episode, Declan guides you through the essentials of Lesson 2. Running through the Cockpit Drill and how to sit properly while you drive, to making effective use of your mirrors on the road.
Episode 5 in this new series focuses on Lesson 2 of the 12 official lessons.
In this episode, Declan guides you through the essentials of Lesson 3. Declan guides you through the essentials of Lesson 3 on the road. Advice for turning on another road, and all the essentials to scan what’s going on around you.
Episode 6 in this new series focuses on Lesson 4 of the 12 official lessons.
In this episode, Declan guides you through the essentials of Lesson 4 on the road. Keeping the correct driving distance, Driving Visibility, Understanding Speed Limits and much more driving secrets.
Episode 7 in this new series focuses on Lesson 5 of the 12 official lessons.
In this episode, Declan guides you through mastering the turnabout with the perfect step-by-step guide to make this manoeuvre as smooth as possible.
Episode 8 in this new series focuses on Lesson 6 of the 12 official lessons.
In this episode, Declan guides you through learning your driving reactions and anticipation, and how its will help you to. have a succesful driving experience.
Episode 9 in this series focuses on Lesson 7 of the 12 official lessons.
In this episode, Declan guides you through sharing the road while driving, and the importance of knowing what other road users are doing and how you should act accordingly.
Episode 10 in this series focuses on Lesson 8 of the 12 official lessons.
In this episode, Declan talks about increasing you confidence as you drive more. Looking into the road, and using your driving analysis to see what is ahead of you and how to drive as safely as possible.