James Dean Driving School
Professional Manual Driving Lessons in Mullingar
Professional, friendly driving tuition helping you become a safe, confident and capable driver.
Complete Beginners • EDT Lessons • Driver Test Preparation
Whether you're a complete beginner or preparing for your driving test, James Dean Driving School provides professional, supportive instruction tailored to your needs.
Driving lessons €50
Complete Beginners
Starting from the very beginning?Lessons are delivered at a pace that suits you, helping you build confidence while developing strong driving habits from your very first lesson.
EDT Learners
Complete your Essential Driver Training with structured, professional tuition.Lessons focus not only on completing your EDT requirements, but on developing the skills and experience needed to become a safe and confident independent driver.
Driver Test Preparation
Preparing for your driving test in Mullingar?Pre-test lessons focus on your driving standard, observation, positioning, progress, manoeuvres and the areas that may need some extra attention before test day.
Lesson Pricing
Standard Driving Lesson
€50
Professional one-to-one manual driving tuition in Mullingar.
Pre-Test & Test-Day Car Hire
€140
Includes:Pre-test driving lesson
Use of the driving school car for your driving test
Please note: Test-day car hire is available only to students who have completed a minimum of 2 standard lessons with James Dean Driving School beforehand and is subject to instructor approval.
Package options are also available for learners completing multiple lessons or their full EDT programme.
About James
Hi, I'm James.I'm an RSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) providing professional manual driving lessons in Mullingar.My aim is straightforward: to help learners develop the skills, confidence and awareness needed to become safe and capable drivers.Lessons are structured around your individual experience and progress, whether you're completely new to driving, working through your EDT programme or getting ready for your driving test.
Enquire About Driving Lessons
Interested in starting lessons?Complete the form below and I’ll get back to you regarding availability.
Please tell me what you're looking for:Beginner Lessons, EDT Lessons, Driver Test Preparation or Pre-Test/Test-Day Car Hire.
Contact James Dean Driving School
Phone / WhatsApp
085 172 2087
mailto:[email protected]
Website
jamesdeandrivingschool.ie
Based in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
# Terms of BusinessJames Dean Driving School
Last updated: 18 September 2026These Terms of Business apply to driving lessons and related services provided by James Dean Driving School. By booking a lesson or other service, the student, or the person booking on their behalf, agrees to these terms.## 1. Driving LessonsJames Dean Driving School provides professional manual driving tuition, including beginner lessons, Essential Driver Training (EDT), driver test preparation and pre-test tuition.Lessons are tailored to the student's experience, ability and progress.## 2. Learner PermitStudents must hold a valid learner permit appropriate to the vehicle being driven.The learner permit must be available for inspection when requested and should be brought to each driving lesson.A lesson may not proceed where the student does not hold the appropriate valid permit.## 3. Lesson BookingsLesson bookings are subject to availability and are only confirmed once agreed with James Dean Driving School.Students should ensure that the date, time and agreed meeting point are correct when a booking is made.Where lessons are purchased as part of a package, individual lesson times remain subject to availability.## 4. Lesson Fees & PaymentPayment for individual lessons must be made either before the lesson or no later than the end of the lesson.The current standard lesson price is €50.Payment may be made using the payment methods offered by James Dean Driving School.Any packages or additional services will be charged at the price agreed or advertised at the time of purchase.## 5. CancellationsStudents are asked to provide more than 24 hours' notice if they need to cancel or reschedule a lesson.Where less than 24 hours' notice is provided, the full lesson fee may be charged.This policy applies because the reserved lesson time may not be possible to offer to another student at short notice.Exceptional circumstances may be considered at the discretion of James Dean Driving School.## 6. Failure to AttendIf a student does not attend a booked lesson and has not provided prior notice, the full lesson fee will be payable.Where a student misses two lessons without notification, James Dean Driving School reserves the right to decline further bookings.## 7. Late ArrivalStudents should be ready to begin their lesson at the agreed time.If a student arrives late, the lesson may still finish at the originally scheduled time so that subsequent students are not affected.The full lesson fee will normally remain payable.## 8. Instructor CancellationOccasionally a lesson may need to be cancelled or rearranged by James Dean Driving School due to illness, vehicle issues, unsafe weather or road conditions, or other circumstances outside reasonable control.Where this happens, the student will be contacted as soon as reasonably possible and the lesson will be rearranged.No cancellation charge will apply to the student where James Dean Driving School cancels the lesson.## 9. Fitness to DriveStudents must be fit to drive safely.A lesson may be refused or stopped where the instructor reasonably believes that the student is unfit to drive safely due to alcohol, drugs, medication, illness, fatigue or another condition that could affect safe driving.Where a student attends a lesson while clearly unfit to drive and the lesson cannot safely proceed, the lesson fee may still be payable.## 10. Safety During LessonsThe student must follow reasonable safety instructions given by the instructor.James Dean Driving School reserves the right to stop a lesson where the student's actions create an unacceptable risk to the student, instructor, other road users or the vehicle.Abusive, threatening or inappropriate behaviour will not be accepted and may result in the lesson being ended and future lessons being refused.## 11. EDT LessonsWhere a lesson forms part of the Essential Driver Training programme, the student must provide the information necessary to allow the lesson and their EDT progress to be recorded appropriately.Completion of EDT lessons does not guarantee that a student has reached driving-test standard.## 12. Driver Test PreparationPre-test lessons are intended to help students prepare for the practical driving test and to identify areas that may require further development.Neither completion of pre-test tuition nor any assessment provided by the instructor guarantees that the student will pass their driving test.## 13. Pre-Test Lesson & Test-Day Car HireUse of the James Dean Driving School vehicle for a driving test is available only by prior arrangement.A student wishing to use the driving school vehicle for their test must have completed a minimum of two standard driving lessons with James Dean Driving School before test day.This requirement allows the instructor to assess the student's driving, safety, vehicle control and suitability to use the driving school vehicle for the practical driving test.Completion of two lessons does not automatically guarantee use of the vehicle for the test.The vehicle will only be provided where the instructor is satisfied that the student can drive it safely and appropriately and that use of the vehicle for the test is suitable.James Dean Driving School reserves the right to decline the use of the vehicle where there are reasonable concerns regarding safety, driving ability, legal requirements, vehicle suitability or other circumstances that could make providing the vehicle inappropriate.Where possible, any such concerns will be communicated to the student as early as reasonably practicable.The current Pre-Test Lesson + Test-Day Car Hire package is €140, comprising a pre-test lesson and use of the driving school vehicle for the practical driving test.Vehicle use remains subject to instructor and vehicle availability.## 14. RefundsWhere a student has paid in advance for an individual lesson and James Dean Driving School is unable to provide that lesson, the student may choose to rearrange the lesson or receive a refund of the amount paid for that lesson.For lesson packages, any request for a refund will be considered based on the lessons or services already provided and the circumstances of the request.Any refund due will take account of lessons or services already completed.Payments relating to late cancellations or non-attendance are subject to the cancellation and no-show provisions set out above.Nothing in these Terms affects the student's statutory consumer rights.## 15. PackagesLesson packages may be offered from time to time.Purchasing a package does not guarantee particular dates or times. Individual lessons remain subject to instructor availability and must be arranged separately.Packages are for the student for whom they were purchased unless otherwise agreed.## 16. Dash Camera RecordingWhere dash cameras are in operation, the James Dean Driving School vehicle may record video from the front and rear of the vehicle and from inside the passenger compartment.The cameras are used for legitimate business purposes including:* Health and safety
* Personal and vehicle security
* Recording the circumstances surrounding road traffic accidents or other incidents
* Assisting with the investigation of complaints or disputes
* Supporting insurance, legal or regulatory matters where necessaryThe internal camera may record the student and instructor while they are inside the vehicle.Dash-camera footage is not routinely reviewed and is not recorded for entertainment, promotional content, social media or general marketing purposes.Continuous in-car audio recording is not intended to form part of the normal recording system.Recordings will be stored securely and access will be restricted.Routine footage will normally be automatically overwritten or deleted within the applicable retention period. Relevant footage may be retained for longer where it relates to an accident, safety incident, complaint, insurance matter, legal claim or other matter requiring investigation.Where appropriate and legally permitted, relevant footage may be provided to parties including insurers, An Garda Síochána, legal advisers, regulatory authorities or other persons involved in investigating or resolving an accident, incident, complaint or legal matter.Students will be informed that video recording is taking place.Further information about dash-camera recording, retention, access and data-protection rights is available in the Privacy & GDPR section of the James Dean Driving School website.## 17. Personal Information & Data ProtectionJames Dean Driving School processes personal information where necessary to manage enquiries, bookings, driving tuition, EDT records, payments and the administration of the business.Where dash cameras are in operation, identifiable video footage may also constitute personal data and will be processed in accordance with the James Dean Driving School Privacy & GDPR information.Further information about how personal information is collected, used, stored and protected is available in the Privacy & GDPR section of the James Dean Driving School website.## 18. Changes to These TermsThese Terms of Business may be updated from time to time to reflect changes to the services provided, business practices or applicable requirements.The current version will be available on the James Dean Driving School website.Any significant condition relevant to a particular booking or service will be communicated appropriately.## 19. ContactIf you have any questions about these Terms of Business, please contact:James Dean Driving SchoolPhone / WhatsApp: 085 172 2087
Email: [email protected]
Website: jamesdeandrivingschool.ie
# Privacy & Data Protection (GDPR)James Dean Driving School is committed to protecting your personal information and handling it responsibly in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Irish data protection law.## Information I CollectWhen you contact James Dean Driving School, enquire about lessons, book a lesson or become a student, I may collect personal information including:* Your name
* Telephone number
* Email address
* Learner permit and driver number details where required
* Information relating to your driving lessons and EDT progress
* Booking and lesson history
* Payment and transaction information
* Relevant correspondence between you and James Dean Driving SchoolWhere a parent, guardian or another person contacts or makes a payment on behalf of a student, their contact and transaction information may also be processed where necessary.## How Your Information Is UsedYour personal information may be used to:* Respond to enquiries
* Arrange and manage driving lessons
* Contact you regarding bookings, cancellations or changes
* Maintain appropriate student and lesson records
* Record EDT progress where applicable
* Process and maintain records of payments
* Provide driving tuition and related services
* Meet legal, tax, insurance, regulatory or record-keeping obligations
* Deal with queries, complaints or disputesYour information will not be sold to third parties.## Lawful Basis for ProcessingPersonal information is processed only where there is an appropriate lawful basis.Depending on the circumstances, this may include:* Taking steps at your request before providing driving tuition
* Performing the agreement between James Dean Driving School and the student
* Compliance with legal or regulatory obligations
* Legitimate business interests, such as managing bookings, maintaining appropriate business records and communicating with customers## Sharing Your InformationPersonal information may be processed through trusted service providers used to operate the business, including providers of website and enquiry forms, email, booking and calendar services, and payment processing services.Only information necessary for the relevant service will be shared or processed.Information may also be disclosed where required by law, regulation, insurance requirements or a lawful request from an appropriate authority.## How Long Information Is KeptPersonal information will only be retained for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected and to meet any applicable legal, tax, regulatory, insurance or business record-keeping requirements.Information relating only to an enquiry that does not result in driving lessons will not be retained longer than reasonably necessary.Information will be securely deleted or disposed of when it is no longer required.## Your Data Protection RightsSubject to the circumstances and applicable data protection law, you may have the right to:* Request access to the personal information held about you
* Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
* Request deletion of your personal information
* Request restriction of processing
* Object to certain processing
* Request transfer of your information where applicable
* Withdraw consent where processing is based on consentYou also have the right to make a complaint to the Irish Data Protection Commission if you have concerns about how your personal information has been handled.## Dash Camera & In-Vehicle Video RecordingJames Dean Driving School operates video recording equipment in the driving school vehicle.The system may include:* A forward-facing camera recording the road ahead
* A rear-facing camera recording behind the vehicle
* An internal camera recording the student and instructor inside the vehicle### Purpose of RecordingVideo recording is used for legitimate business purposes including:* Protecting the health and safety of students and the instructor
* Protecting the driving school vehicle and property
* Recording circumstances surrounding road traffic accidents or other incidents
* Assisting with the investigation of complaints or disputes
* Establishing relevant facts for insurance, legal or regulatory purposes where necessaryThe footage is not routinely reviewed and is not recorded for entertainment, marketing, social-media content or driver-training assessment.### Legal BasisJames Dean Driving School relies on its legitimate interests under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR where video recording is necessary and proportionate for health and safety, security, accident and incident management, and the protection of legitimate legal and insurance interests.These interests are balanced against the privacy and data protection rights of students and other individuals who may be recorded.### Audio RecordingThe dash-camera system is not intended to record conversations or continuous audio inside the vehicle.### Storage & RetentionDash-camera footage is stored securely and access is restricted.Recordings are normally automatically overwritten or deleted and will not ordinarily be retained for longer than 30 days.Where footage relates to an accident, safety incident, complaint, insurance matter, legal claim or other matter requiring investigation, the relevant recording may be retained for longer where reasonably necessary to deal with that matter.Once there is no longer a legitimate reason to retain the footage, it will be securely deleted.### Access & DisclosureDash-camera recordings will not normally be shared with third parties.Where necessary and legally appropriate, relevant footage may be disclosed to parties including insurers, An Garda Síochána, legal advisers, regulatory authorities or other persons involved in investigating or resolving an accident, incident, complaint or legal matter.Footage will not be sold or used for unrelated commercial purposes.### Your RightsWhere footage contains your image or other information that identifies you, it may constitute your personal data.Subject to applicable data protection law, you may have rights including access to your personal data and, in appropriate circumstances, objection, restriction or deletion.Requests relating to dash-camera footage should be made as soon as possible because recordings may be automatically overwritten as part of the normal recording cycle.For queries or requests relating to personal data, please contact:James Dean Driving School
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 085 172 2087