What are EDT Driving Lessons?
EDT lessons (essential driver training) are 12 one hour Driving lessons, that are designed to teach a learner driver the core skills required to drive safely on the road.
Why do I need EDT driving lessons?
The RSA (Road Safety Authority) has deemed it mandatory that you will have to complete the 12 EDT Driving lesson programme, before you can be issued with an RSA driving test date,
Who is Required to complete The EDT Programme?
Any driver who has been issued an Irish learner permit on or after 04/04/2011 is required to complete the 12 hour EDT driving lesson programme. As you complete each module your approved driving instructor (ADI) must record your progress in your RSA EDT logbook.
What will I learn on the EDT driving Programme?
The EDT lesson programme is comprised of 12 driving lessons, here is the break down of the EDT
Driving Lesson modules:
LESSON 1: CAR CONTROLS AND SAFETY CHECKS
LESSON 2: CORRECT POSITIONING
LESSON 3: CHANGING DIRECTION
LESSON 4: PROGRESSION MANAGEMENT
LESSON 5: CORRECT POSITIONING (MORE COMPLEX SITUATIONS)
LESSON 6: ANTICIPATION AND REACTION
LESSON 7: SHARING THE ROAD
LESSON 8: DRIVING SAFELY THROUGH TRAFFIC
LESSON 9: CHANGING DIRECTION (MORE COMPLEX SITUATIONS)
LESSON 10: SPEED MANAGEMENT
LESSON 11: DRIVING CALMLY
LESSON 12: NIGHT DRIVING
What is the RSA EDT Logbook?
The EDT logbook is an important document, which you must keep safe and take along to each driving lesson, your ADI must sign off on your lessons, by stamping the relevant sections for each individual lesson, in the certificate pages, your driving instructor can only record their own lessons and may not under any circumstances record training that they did not provide (i.e another driving school).
Your EDT logbook is a vital record of your driver training and progress and you may not sit the Irish practical driving test without it being completed and uploaded to the RSA Website via your driving instructor, Aim2Drive Galway will guarantee that we will sign off and stamp your logbook for every EDT driving lesson provided by us, and will upload and conform with all procedures set down by the Road Safety Authority.
Looking for affordable low-cost EDT Driving Lessons in Galway?
Aim2Drive can provide all your EDT Driving Lesson needs in Galway City and surrounding areas, from total beginner driving lessons to pre-test standard. We can facilitate the uploading to the RSA of your EDT Logbook and even accommodate your transfer from another driving school.
Prices
1hr Lesson €35 (Pay as you go)
2hr Lesson €70 (Pay as you go)
Block Booking Discounts Available
Safe Driving
You have a responsibility to drive safely, not only to yourself but to other road users. At the RSA, safety is our top priority – find out how you can make it yours as well.
Penalty Point
Penalty points are designed to encourage safe driving and reduce casualties on our roads. This section explains how the system works and lists the offences that incur penalty points.
Roundabouts
Cockpit Drill
EDT – Practice/Road Safety:
Learner/Sponsor Please Note: The EDT Program is designed to teach a Learner the core required skills for driving a motorised vehicle. Where lessons implement required skills, practice makes perfect! Please ensure that when practicing with a Sponsor, the vehicle holds the required Insurance that covers you as a Learner driver and it also has a valid Tax and NCT Certificate (if required).
A Learner Driver must always be accompanied by a Sponsor or ADI whilst behind the wheel. Aim2Drive want to ensure that safe and lawful practices are always carried out for the Health and Safety of both the Learner and general Public. Safe driving is sound driving!
Reduced Essential Driver Training (EDT) and/or Exemption from the 6 month rule
On 21 January 2019 the RSA are introducing a shorter EDT programme for foreign license holders whose full licence from another country (jurisdiction) with which Ireland does not have an exchange agreement may qualify for exemption from EDT lessons 2,3,4,8,11 and 12.
For more information on EDT shortened programme and/or Exemption from 6 month wait to sit a driving test please click here and for an application form to apply for EDT shortened programme please click here. Further information on EDT please click here.
