RSA-Approved 12 EDT Lessons

Driving Lessons in Ireland

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Essential Driver Training

The RSA requires all first-time learner drivers in Ireland to complete 12 EDT lessons before sitting the driving test. Each lesson is delivered by an RSA-approved instructor and recorded in your official logbook.

Each lesson covers a specific driving competency, building your skills progressively from basic vehicle controls through to motorway driving and complex traffic situations.

What the 12 lessons cover

1
Vehicle controls and safety checks
2
Correct positioning and mirror use
3
Turning, junctions, and roundabouts
4
Overtaking and passing obstructions
5
Pedestrian crossings and road users
6
Motorway and dual carriageway driving
7
Night driving and adverse conditions
8
Driving test preparation and routes

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