Essential Driver Training (EDT)

Essential Driver Training (EDT), was introduced by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) to educate pupils, the basic driving skills in order to become a better driver. EDT Lessons are mandatory for everyone who attend driving test and one should complete the course before taking their driving test. EDT is a complete package in which, 12 driving lessons are thoroughly learnt, that helps the learner driver to acquire all essential skills for becoming a professional driver.

Here’s the breakdown of the 12 EDT Driving lesson syllabus

EDT Lesson 1: Car controls and safety checks
EDT Lesson 2: Correct positioning
EDT Lesson 3: Changing Direction
EDT Lesson 4: Progression Management
EDT Lesson 5: Correct positioning (more complex situations)
EDT Lesson 6: anticipation and reaction
EDT Lesson 7: Sharing the road
EDT Lesson 8: Driving safely through traffic
EDT Lesson 9: Changing Direction (More complex situations)
EDT Lesson 10: Speed management
EDT Lesson 11: Driving calmly
EDT Lesson 12: Night Driving

Whereas, reduced EDT or 6 EDT lessons driver training programme is also applicable for drivers from outside Ireland, who hold an existing valid full car license of any country that doesn’t have a license exchange agreement with Ireland.

Here’s the breakdown of the 6 EDT Driving lesson syllabus

EDT Lesson 1: Car controls and safety checks
EDT Lesson 5: Correct positioning (more complex situations)
EDT Lesson 6: anticipation and reaction
EDT Lesson 7: Sharing the road
EDT Lesson 9: Changing Direction (More complex situations)
EDT Lesson 10: Speed management