First-time lesson
Never sat behind the wheel? Perfect. One hour in a quiet estate to find your feet, with no expectation and lots of patience.
Hi, I'm Vincent — a fully-approved RSA driving instructor based in Waterford city. Twenty years in, I still love the moment a nervous learner realises they've got this. Calm, patient lessons in a dual-control car, collection from home, work or college.
Every learner is different. Whether you're just starting out, working through your Essential Driver Training, or polishing up a week before the test — we'll build a plan around you, the route you'll be tested on, and the things you're genuinely nervous about.
Never sat behind the wheel? Perfect. One hour in a quiet estate to find your feet, with no expectation and lots of patience.
The full mandatory 12-lesson course for all new learner drivers. Structured, logbook-signed, and the course most insurers give a discount for.
Final polish, driven on the exact Waterford test route. We work on the little things examiners look for — mirrors, positioning, observations.
Use my fully-insured, dual-control car for your driving test. Includes a warm-up lesson on the morning to settle the nerves.
Haven't driven in a few years, or feeling rusty after a break? A handful of relaxed lessons to get your confidence back where it belongs.
A thoughtful birthday, Christmas, or Leaving Cert present. Single lessons or full packages — sent by email the same day.
"Learning to drive should feel like a good chat — with someone who happens to know the road really well."
I've been teaching in Waterford since 2005. In that time I've taken thousands of learners from first-lesson nerves to test-pass grins, and I still genuinely love the job. My approach is calm, unhurried, and honest — I'll tell you what you're doing well, and I'll tell you what we need to work on, without ever making you feel small for it.
Roughly 80% of my students come through word of mouth, which is the nicest compliment a driving instructor can get. Most pass first time, and I'm proudly registered with both the RSA and D.I.R. Ireland.
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Vincent is by far an amazing instructor. He's extremely patient and friendly — I felt completely at ease with him from the very first day. He made it a great experience and I felt confident driving after just one lesson.
Vincent has a nice manner and does his best to keep things calm and relaxed, which is very helpful for nervous first timers like me. He pushed me beyond what I thought I was capable of and instilled confidence in me.
Vincent was very patient and makes you feel very relaxed and calm. I got my test first time — highly recommended. And I was a very nervous learner!
Based in the city, I cover Waterford and the surrounding towns. I'll collect you from home, work, or college — whatever fits your day.
Lessons start and end wherever suits you. Below are the towns I regularly teach in — if you're nearby and not listed, get in touch anyway.
Call or text any day between 8am and 8pm, or send the enquiry form and I'll come back to you the same day.
Mobile · text or call 087 816 1113 Landline 051 304 315 Email streetwisedriving@hotmail.com