Essential Driver Training
(EDT) Programme
Your Pathway to Safe Driving in Ireland
Welcome to Naas Driving Academy’s Essential Driver Training (EDT) Programme page! The EDT is a mandatory training course in Ireland that ensures beginner drivers acquire critical and practical skills to drive safely and responsibly.
What is EDT?
Essential Driver Training (EDT) is a structured training programme developed by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) of Ireland. It’s designed for learner drivers to enhance their knowledge, skills, and behaviour’s to become competent and safe drivers. The programme consists of 12 lessons, which must be completed before taking your driving test.
Why is EDT Important?
- SAFETY FIRST
- EDT focuses on fundamental driving skills and knowledge, significantly reducing the risk of accidents for new drivers.
- Legal Requirement
- Completing EDT is a legal requirement for all learner drivers issued their first learner permit on or after 4th April 2011.
- Building Confidence
- Through EDT, you gain confidence in your driving abilities, ensuring you're well-prepared for the road ahead.
Our EDT Programme
At Naas Driving Academy our EDT programme is delivered by RSA-approved driving instructors who are passionate about road safety and skilled in the latest driving techniques. Our programme includes:
- 12 Mandatory Lessons: Covering a range of driving skills and situations, each lesson is structured to build on the previous one, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience.
- Logbook Maintenance: Covering a range of driving skills and situations, each lesson is structured to build on the previous one, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience.
- Flexible Scheduling: We understand our learners have busy lives, so we offer flexible scheduling to fit your timetable.
EDT Syllabus Overview
The 12 lessons in the EDT programme cover various critical skills and driving conditions, including:
- Car controls and safety checks
- Correct positioning
- Changing direction
- Progression management
- Correct positioning on the road
- Anticipation and reaction
- Sharing the road with others
- Driving safely through traffic
- Speed management
- Night driving
- Driving on motorways and dual carriageways
- Recap and consolidation
EDT Syllabus Overview
To begin your EDT journey, you’ll need a valid learner permit.
Once you have your permit, contact us to schedule your first lesson.
Our friendly instructors will guide you through every step, ensuring you not only meet the legal requirements but also become a confident and safe driver.
Ready to embark on your driving journey with our EDT Programme?
Naas Driving Academy today to book your first lesson. Our team is excited to help you achieve your driving goals!
