Why EDT is mandatory

The purpose of EDT is to save lives. Getting a driving licence is a privilege, not a right. As a learner driver you are exposed to greater risks when using the roads due to inexperience. Maximising your road safety knowledge and behaviours helps you to develop the skills and confidence needed to share the road safely with others. By completing EDT you will build a strong foundation on which to become a better and safer driver. 

EDT for learner drivers is a 12-hour course delivered in 12 one-hour sessions.

Every ADI is assessed by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) to ensure they have the necessary driving skills and road safety knowledge as well as the ability to teach you properly. They are all garda-vetted and must display a valid ADI permit. For you, this means better, more consistent and safer standards of driving instruction.

EDT Portal

You should choose an ADI that provides EDT for licence category B (cars and lights vans). Your ADI will give you a logbook in which your sessions and progress will be recorded, as well as online in your MyEDT portal account.  

Where can I practise my driving? With a learner permit, you can drive on most roads in the Irish Republic but you are not allowed on a motorway. Your ADI or Sponsor must be with you at all times. Your Sponsor should always choose a practice area that is suited to your driving ability. They can ask your ADI for suggestions. Don't practise in heavy or fast traffic until you are confident enough to follow the pace of traffic.  

What happens when I finish EDT? This does not mean that you are finished learning – it just means you have the skills to continue learning. Safe practice of what you have learnt during the course will help you to develop the skills to be a safe and competent driver. You should practise these every time you drive with your Sponsor. Try to get as much practice as you can on different types of roads and in different traffic conditions.