Brendan Tierney School Of Motoring

Welcome to Brendan Tierney School Of Motoring.

 

“My aim is to educate as well as train pupils in a warm, friendly environment, whether it is in person or online.”

I am a qualified Driving Instructor in Sligo for over nine years and in that time, I have helped pupils with all sorts of different issues. From nervous pupils, (even one with a driving phobia) to people who were a few days from their test, I’ve worked with all situations.

I’ve set up this website and my online tutorials as I believe it is key to learn and study between lessons as well as on the road. At the same time, as I always say to pupils, it won’t mean hours of study, even a half hour each week will make a huge difference.

Turnabout Manoeuvre Tips for the Irish Driving Test

Turnabout Manoeuvre Tips for the Irish Driving Test

“The 3 Point Turn” as it was previously known, when I was learning to drive! Nowadays, it’s known as the ‘Turnabout’ or ‘Turn in the Road’ manoeuvre because you are allowed to take more the 3 movements. In general, most pupils get this manoeuvre without much...

SIGNAL (Indicators) Issues for the Irish Driving Test

SIGNAL (Indicators) Issues for the Irish Driving Test

“A flashing signal means the bulb works…nothing else”. A Garda friend of mine told me this, after an Advance Driver training course he completed, and it has stuck with me ever since. I teach this to all my pupils ever since. For example if you are emerging onto a road...

Left Reverse Manoeuvre Tips for the Irish Driving Test

Left Reverse Manoeuvre Tips for the Irish Driving Test

Possibly the part of the test that causes the most stress, yet rarely gets marked! Firstly, I think this manoeuvre should be removed from the test itself (not lessons), but that’s for another article. 😊 But for now, you have to do it, so lets give you some tips for...