EDT DRIVING LESSONS CASTLEBAR

We will teach you how to drive smart, safe and calm!

• With careful guidance, we'll support you through every step of the learning process, ensuring you understand the importance of safe driving practices. 

• Together, we'll work to build your confidence and road safety awareness, so you not only pass your test but also drive with responsibility and peace of mind.

PRICES: €50 Pay as you go per lesson

What is reduced EDT?

 If you currently hold a full category B (car or light van) driving licence from a country that does not have a licence exchange agreement with Ireland, you may be eligible for reduced EDT. This involves six one-hour sessions. To qualify you must:

• hold a full foreign driving licence for at least two years

• hold a licence that has not expired by more than six months on the date of receipt of your application form

• be resident in Ireland

• hold an Irish learner permit

Reduced EDT will help you learn some of the most vital driving skills as well as improve your knowledge and understanding of road safety in Ireland. You can apply for reduced EDT.

Please note: if you have a booking for a driving test, you cannot legally take this test until you have completed the reduced EDT programme.

Please also note that your ADI must have uploaded at least one of your EDT sessions before the Reduced EDT status appears on your portal and it also may take 24 hours before this is reflected on your portal so please allow this time when checking your portal.

Can I complete the EDT programme in less than six months?

Yes, you can. However, to get the most from the EDT programme, you should take enough time to practice and develop safe driving. The RSA recommends taking two weeks between each of the 12 EDT sessions. Also, remember that you cannot sit a driving test until you’ve held your first learner permit for at least 6 months.

Before each session, you should prepare by studying the EDT booklet and the relevant section of the Rules of the Road. Your ADI can give you more guidance on what reading material to cover.

How do I make the most of each EDT session?

Before each session, you should prepare by studying the EDT booklet and the relevant section of the Rules of the Road. Your ADI can give you more guidance on what reading material to cover.

After each session, your ADI will give feedback on your progress so you know what driving skills to concentrate on. These can be practiced with your driving instructor or driving sponsor. The RSA recommends at least three hours practice on aspects covered in your previous session. You should also regularly refer to your EDT information booklet to prepare in advance.

If I have a foreign licence, must I complete EDT to sit my driving test?

Not always. Depending on where and when your licence was issued, you can apply for reduced EDT or an exemption from the six months rule.

Unless you have been granted an exemption from the six months rule or have been notified that you qualify for reduced EDT, you must complete the full EDT programme.

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