Car Driving Lessons (EDT)

Essential Driver Training (EDT)

The Essential Driver Training (EDT) is a program designed for learner drivers that includes a set of 12 driving lessons with an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI). However, if you are eligible for reduced EDT, you only need to complete six sessions.

Is the EDT mandatory?

The EDT logbook
The EDT logbook.

Yes, The goal of EDT is to enhance road safety and ultimately save lives. It is important to understand that obtaining a driving licence is not an entitlement, but rather a privilege.

As a beginner driver, you face increased risks on the road due to your lack of experience. Improving your understanding of road safety and adopting safe driving practices will empower you to share the road confidently and responsibly with others. By successfully completing EDT with an experienced driving instructor like me, you will establish a solid base to develop into a more skilled and cautious driver.

The EDT Sessions

The EDT program for beginner drivers consists of 12 one-hour sessions, totalling 12 hours. It is advised to schedule each session with a two-week gap, allowing time for additional driving instruction, practice, and completion of the necessary road safety reading. The ideal approach is to space out the EDT course over six months.

Session Topic Reduced EDT
One Car controls and safety checks Yes
Two Correct positioning 1 No
Three Changing direction 1 No
Four Progression management No
Five Correct positioning 2 (more complex situations) Yes
Six Anticipation and reaction Yes
Seven Sharing the road Yes
Eight Driving safely through traffic No
Nine Changing direction 2 (more complex situations) Yes
Ten Speed management Yes
Eleven Driving calmly No
Twelve Night driving No

Car Driving Lessons (EDT) Prices

Pricing for our Car Driving Lessons (EDT) can be found here.

Resources

To better understand EDT, we recommend reading these booklets or accessing a sample logbook for download from the RSA.

Essential Driver Training Booklet

Reduced Essential Driver Training (EDT) booklet

Sample EDT Learner Logbook