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12 Essential Driver Training

Your 12 EDT Lessons in Cork

Essential Driver Training is the 12-lesson programme every Irish learner must complete before the driving test. We deliver it across 49 Cork locations, logged directly to your RSA portal.

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EDT at a Glance
Total lessons required12
Reduced programme6 lessons
Mandatory since2011
Manual 12-pack€587.95
Per lesson from€49.00
Automatic 12-pack€659.24
Logged onRSA Portal
01 About the Programme

What is Essential Driver Training?

The EDT is a structured programme of 12 one-hour driving lessons. It has been mandatory for all Irish learner permit holders since 2011, set and monitored by the Road Safety Authority.

Every lesson is designed to build real driving skills, one step at a time. Your instructor, an RSA-approved ADI, logs each completed lesson on the national system. There are no shortcuts and no exemptions for learner permit holders.

The programme moves through three phases: Foundation (car controls and basic positioning), Intermediate (traffic, roundabouts and hazard awareness) and Advanced (motorways, complex junctions and night driving). By the end, you are ready for the test.

We deliver EDT lessons across Cork city and county, from Ballincollig to Midleton, Douglas to Mallow. You choose the pickup point. We bring the instructor.

Foreign Licence Holders

If you hold a driving licence from another country and are converting to an Irish licence, a reduced 6-lesson programme may apply. This covers the Intermediate and Advanced phases only. Call us on 021 2355558 to check your eligibility.

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02 The Programme

All 12 EDT Lessons Explained

Click any lesson to see what skills you will cover. The programme builds from basic controls through to motorway and night driving.

1 Foundation Phase
1 Car Controls and Safety Checks Foundation
Cockpit drill Mirror adjustment Steering Gear operation
2 Correct Positioning Foundation
Lane positioning Road markings Keeping left
3 Changing Direction Foundation
Turning left/right U-turns Three-point turns
4 Progress on the Road Foundation
Speed management Gear selection Acceleration/deceleration
5 Intermediate Phase
5 Correct Positioning (Complex) Intermediate
Roundabouts Multi-lane roads Dual carriageways
6 Anticipation and Reaction Intermediate
Hazard perception Defensive driving Reading traffic
7 Sharing the Road Intermediate
Cyclists Pedestrians Buses Trucks
8 Driving in Traffic Intermediate
Urban traffic Traffic lights Stop/yield junctions
9 Advanced Phase
9 Complex Changing Direction Advanced
Complex junctions Filtering Merging
10 Speed Management (Advanced) Advanced
National roads Speed limits Overtaking
11 Driving Calmly Advanced
Motorway driving Dual carriageways Managing stress
12 Night Driving Advanced
Headlight use Dazzle management Judging distance at night

Your EDT Journey

Foundation

Lessons 1-4

Intermediate

Lessons 5-8

Advanced

Lessons 9-12

Test Ready

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03 Pricing

EDT Lesson Packages

Book the full 12-lesson package for the best per-lesson rate. All prices include RSA portal logging and door-to-door pickup.

12 Lessons (Full EDT) €587.95
€49.00 per lesson Book 12 Lessons
6 Lessons (Reduced EDT) €315.01
€52.50 per lesson Book 6 Lessons
3 Lessons €158.17
€52.72 per lesson Book 3 Lessons
Single Lesson €53.27
One-off lesson Book 1 Lesson

Note: If you complete EDT in an automatic car, your full licence will be restricted to automatic vehicles only.

04 Common Questions

EDT Frequently Asked Questions

How many EDT lessons do I need?
All learner permit holders must complete 12 EDT lessons. If you hold a foreign driving licence and are converting to an Irish licence, you may qualify for the reduced 6-lesson programme. Call us on 021 2355558 to check.
How much does the EDT cost in Cork?
The full 12-lesson manual EDT package costs €587.95, which is €49.00 per lesson. Automatic lessons start at €54.94 per lesson when you book the 12-pack. See our pricing page for all options.
How long does it take to finish the EDT?
Most students complete the programme in 3 to 6 months, booking one lesson per week. You can go faster if your schedule allows. Each lesson is approximately one hour. There is no minimum gap between lessons set by the RSA.
Can I do the EDT in an automatic car?
Yes. We offer both manual and automatic EDT lessons across Cork. Be aware that if you complete your EDT and driving test in an automatic car, your full licence will be restricted to automatic vehicles. You would need to resit the test to get a manual licence.
What happens after I finish all 12 lessons?
Once all 12 lessons are logged on the RSA portal, you can apply for your driving test at any test centre. We recommend booking a pretest lesson before your test date. This gives you a mock test under exam conditions with feedback from your instructor.
Do you cover my area in Cork?
We cover 49 locations across Cork city and county. From Ballincollig, Douglas and Carrigaline to Midleton, Cobh and Mallow. Check our areas page to find your nearest pickup point, or call 021 2355558.

Ready to Start Your EDT in Cork?

Book your 12-lesson package today. We cover 49 pickup points across Cork city and county. Male and female instructors available.

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