Essential Driver Training
We all learn skills in many different ways, however research into learning to drive tells us that formal lessons from an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) covering the basic skills, combined with many hours putting the skills into practice under supportive supervision (Sponsor/ADI), is the best way to learn to drive.
What is Essential Driver Training?
Essential Driver Training (EDT) is a mandatory training course that teaches fundamental driving skills to learner car drivers. It is part of the RSA's Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) scheme and is intended to improve road safety. EDT is only part of the learning process; you will need lots of practice and may need more lessons to become a safe driver. Extra lessons can be taken with your ADI or a Sponsor (a sponsor is a responsible/trusted qualified driver with two or more year’s experience in the license category, e.g. a parent/relative/sibling)
Why do I need EDT Lessons?
Studies show that young drivers and inexperienced drivers are more likely to die or be seriously injured in collisions, and EDT is one of several measures introduced by the RSA to help improve critical driving knowledge, skills and behaviours of new drivers. If the issue date of your first B category (Car) learner permit is on or after 4 April 2011, in order to be able to sit your full driving test, you must first complete all EDT lessons and have held your learner permit for six months. If you are not required to complete EDT, you may still choose to take an EDT course, as a Structured Learner Course it may help increase your chances of passing the driving test and will help make you a better safer driver.
What does EDT involve?
EDT is a course of 12 one-hour lessons. These lessons are designed to cover certain critical driving skills and improve your practical driving skills.
▹ Car controls and safety checks
▹ Correct positioning
▹ Changing direction
▹ Progression management
▹ Correct Positioning (more advanced)
▹ Anticipation and reaction
▹ Sharing the road
▹ Driving safely through traffic
▹ Changing direction (more complex situations)
▹ Speed management
▹ Driving calmly
▹ Night driving
As you complete each lesson, your Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) will record your progress in a specially issued logbook. You should also have a Sponsor, an experienced driver (many learner drivers choose a family member) who will supervise your driving practice outside of lessons, and will also track your progress in your logbook. Extra lessons can be taken with your ADI or a Sponsor (a sponsor is a responsible/trusted qualified driver with two or more year’s experience in the license category, e.g. a parent/relative/sibling).
What is Essential Driver Training?
Essential Driver Training (EDT) is a mandatory training course that teaches fundamental driving skills to learner car drivers. It is part of the RSA's Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) scheme and is intended to improve road safety. EDT is only part of the learning process; you will need lots of practice and may need more lessons to become a safe driver. Extra lessons can be taken with your ADI or a Sponsor (a sponsor is a responsible/trusted qualified driver with two or more year’s experience in the license category, e.g. a parent/relative/sibling)
Why do I need EDT Lessons?
Studies show that young drivers and inexperienced drivers are more likely to die or be seriously injured in collisions, and EDT is one of several measures introduced by the RSA to help improve critical driving knowledge, skills and behaviours of new drivers. If the issue date of your first B category (Car) learner permit is on or after 4 April 2011, in order to be able to sit your full driving test, you must first complete all EDT lessons and have held your learner permit for six months. If you are not required to complete EDT, you may still choose to take an EDT course, as a Structured Learner Course it may help increase your chances of passing the driving test and will help make you a better safer driver.
What does EDT involve?
EDT is a course of 12 one-hour lessons. These lessons are designed to cover certain critical driving skills and improve your practical driving skills.
▹ Car controls and safety checks
▹ Correct positioning
▹ Changing direction
▹ Progression management
▹ Correct Positioning (more advanced)
▹ Anticipation and reaction
▹ Sharing the road
▹ Driving safely through traffic
▹ Changing direction (more complex situations)
▹ Speed management
▹ Driving calmly
▹ Night driving
As you complete each lesson, your Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) will record your progress in a specially issued logbook. You should also have a Sponsor, an experienced driver (many learner drivers choose a family member) who will supervise your driving practice outside of lessons, and will also track your progress in your logbook. Extra lessons can be taken with your ADI or a Sponsor (a sponsor is a responsible/trusted qualified driver with two or more year’s experience in the license category, e.g. a parent/relative/sibling).
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