ESSENTIAL DRIVER TRAINING (EDT)
EDT programme was introduced by the Road Safety Authority in Ireland to ensure that all new drivers to our roads receive a minimum number of driving lessons by a professional driving instructor. Essentially you need to undertake a minimum number of 12 driving lessons with a registered and approved driving instructor.
However, the required minimum of 12 lessons do not necessarily cover the complete teaching syllabus, to pass the driving test, this EDT is designed as a "minimum requirement" . In addition to professional lessons it is advised to do practice lessons in-between. This extra practice is normally undertaken with a ‘sponsor’ (usually a family member) or we can also act as your sponsor driver here at Blackrock Driving School in between your EDT lessons. Please Note: In order to attend and undertake a driving test you must produce a completed, signed and stamped logbook by an approved driving instructor prior to their driving test. Shortened EDT Programme There is an exception to the above rule for fully licensed foreign drivers: a reduced or shorter EDT programme was introduced in Jan 2019 for fully licensed foreign drivers from countries with which Ireland does not have a driving licence exchange agreement. These drivers are required to take 6 lessons and to then sit the driving test, please see RSA website for up to date information. |
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