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New Learner Driver Training syllabus explained

EDT

EDT or Essential Driver Training is a mandatory training course that every new driver who applies for a licence from the 4th of April 2011 has to undergo before they can apply for their test.

  It is a course of 12 one hour lessons that teaches fundamental driving skills and must be taken with an ADI (Approved Driving Instructor).  In order to sit the full driving test, you must first complete all EDT lessons. If you are not required to sit these lessons, you may still choose to take the EDT course as it will increase the chances of passing the test and will also help to make you a better, more competent, safer driver.

You will become a more competent driver by taking the EDT course along with any additional training as agreed with your ADI.

  Each EDT Lesson has a set of expected outcomes. These outcomes will help you to track your progress. You will need to work closely with your ADI if you are to achieve the expected outcomes for each lesson. Practice between each of the EDT lessons is key to the success of the course.

Before you can move onto the next lesson, you will need to practice what you’ve learned in the previous lesson. To do this, you will also need to elect an experienced driver as your sponsor, who must help and supervise you during your practice. They must help and support you as you improve your driving, which in turn will help you get more comfortable behind the wheel. This sponsor can be a family member or a friend. They must have held a full Driving licence for at least 2 years, but also have the relevant experience needed to guide you through your practice. It is an extremely responsible role, so be sure to elect someone that you are comfortable with. The last thing you need while out practicing is to be unduly stressed!

As you complete each lesson your progress will be recorded in a specially issued logbook. This is an important piece of documentation which you the student must keep safe. This is your logbook, and no one else should keep this but you.

Your log book is divided into three main sections. The first section is for your ADI which will be completed by them; the second section is to be completed by your sponsor; and the third section which you yourself must complete.

 As you complete each lesson, your ADI will sign off on it. They will leave you with their feedback and also some recommendations for your practice.  They must also stamp your logbook with a specially issued RSA (Road Safety Authority) stamp. This certifies that the lesson has been completed. Both you and your ADI must sign off on each lesson. This means that you understand the content of the lesson, so be sure that all is understood before you sign off. This is the basis of your practice with your sponsor, so make sure that you do understand what you need to practice.

Once the lesson is completed you must practice with your sponsor before the next lesson. It is advised that you spend at least 3 hours practicing the material of each lesson with your sponsor before you sit the next lesson with your ADI. But obviously, the more practice that you can get in between lessons, the better for you and your driving. This practice time is essential to your progress. If during your practice there is something that is unclear to you or that you are unsure about, put it in your logbook. There is a section there that deals with questions you have for your ADI. Put these questions to your ADI at the start of the next lesson. The EDT course is designed with the student in mind. Each lesson will build on what was learned in the last. If you’re unsure about something, it may need to be re-visited before moving onto the next stage.

There is also a self analysis section after each lesson in the logbook that you can fill out to map your own progress. This will come in handy throughout your EDT training as you can document your own progress and look back on it as you go through the course.

  Your sponsor must also log your progress as they see it. This will help your ADI as they can then read this section to have some understanding of how your practice has been progressing.

Once your Logbook is completed and you have successfully finished the EDT course, you should then be ready to sit your test.

On the day of your test, you will need to bring your completed logbook along with you for your examiner to check. Once they are satisfied with the content, you can then sit your test.

It is advised that you leave 2 weeks between lessons. This will give you adequate time to practice and study any relevant materials e.g. The Rules of the Road.

The RSA states that “...If you combine practice, study and instruction you will have the best chance of meeting the expected outcomes of the EDT programme....”

    The Content of the EDT course is as follows:

Lesson 1: Car controls and safety checks

Lesson 2: Correct Positioning

Lesson 3: Changing Direction

Lesson 4: Progression Management

Lesson 5: Correct Positioning

Lesson 6: Anticipation and Reaction

Lesson 7: Sharing the road

Lesson8: Driving safely through traffic

Lesson 9: Changing Direction (more complex situations)

Lesson 10: Speed Management

Lesson 11: Driving Calmly

Lesson 12: Night Driving

  Lessons 1-8 should be taken in order, after which you can take lessons 9-12 in any order.

If you would like a more detailed breakdown of the lessons and their structure please follow the below link which will bring you directly to a PDF version the RSA Essential Driver Training syllabus.

http://www.rsa.ie/Documents/Learner%20Drivers/Driver%20Training/EDT%20Syllabus%20A4-2.pdf

  I hope you have found this article helpful in informing you a little more about EDT and what is involved for all parties.

  If have any queries you can contact me on 087 6530724 or [email protected]