How many EDT lessons do I need?

You must complete 12 EDT lessons with an RSA-approved driving instructor. Each lesson covers a different topic on the EDT syllabus. Once all 12 are completed, you are eligible to apply for your RSA driving test.

How much does EDT cost in Dublin?

BP Driving School offers the full 12-lesson EDT course for €550. The course covers all RSA syllabus topics from basic vehicle control to motorway and dual carriageway driving.

Can I do EDT in an automatic car?

Yes. BP Driving School offers EDT lessons in both manual and automatic cars. If you complete your EDT and driving test in an automatic car, your licence will be restricted to automatic vehicles only. To drive manual cars, you must pass your test in a manual.

How long does each EDT lesson take?

Each EDT lesson with BP Driving School is 1 hour long. Lessons are structured to follow the RSA EDT syllabus, progressing from basic control through to more complex skills like overtaking and driving on motorways.

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What Is EDT — Essential Driver Training in Ireland?

Essential Driver Training (EDT) is the mandatory pre-test driver education programme introduced by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) of Ireland. Every learner driver holding an Irish learner permit must complete 12 structured EDT lessons with an RSA-approved driving instructor before they are eligible to sit their RSA driving test. EDT replaced the old system of self-taught driving and ensures that all learner drivers in Ireland receive consistent, structured, and safe training.

At BP Driving School, our RSA-approved instructor delivers EDT lessons across North Dublin, including Swords, Finglas, Raheny, Malahide, Artane, Coolock, Clontarf, Baldoyle, Donabate, Killester, Portmarnock, and Santry. Every lesson follows the official RSA EDT syllabus and is logged in your RSA learner driver record, so you always know exactly where you stand in your training journey.

Whether you are a complete beginner who has never sat behind the wheel or a learner who has some driving experience, our calm and patient instructor will tailor each lesson to your current ability level. Lessons are available in both manual and automatic, Monday to Sunday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

EDT Course Pricing

Transparent, fixed pricing — no hidden charges.

Full 12-Lesson EDT Course

Complete all 12 RSA EDT syllabus lessons. Includes door-to-door pickup, lesson notes, and progress tracking.

€550

Individual EDT Lesson

Book a single EDT lesson if you need to complete remaining syllabus topics. Flexible scheduling, door-to-door pickup.

€100

Per session

The 12 EDT Syllabus Topics

Each of the 12 EDT lessons covers a specific topic from the RSA syllabus. Here is what you will cover:

1

Cockpit Drill & Controls

Vehicle familiarisation, safety checks, and basic controls.

2

Basic Vehicle Control

Moving off, stopping, steering, and gear changes.

3

Correct Positioning

Lane discipline, correct road position, and lane changing.

4

Observation Skills

Mirror use, blind spots, MSM routine and scanning.

5

Anticipation & Reaction

Hazard perception and responding to road conditions.

6

Sharing the Road

Interactions with other road users, cyclists, and pedestrians.

7

Speed Management

Speed limits, adjusting speed to conditions, and safe following distance.

8

Traffic Controls

Traffic lights, road markings, junctions, and roundabouts.

9

Driving Safely Through Junctions

Priority rules, turning right and left, and complex junctions.

10

Reversing & Parking

Turnabout, reverse around a corner, and bay parking.

11

Overtaking

Safe overtaking procedures on single and dual carriageways.

12

Motorway Driving

Joining, driving on, and exiting motorways safely.

Why Choose BP Driving School for EDT in Dublin?

RSA-Approved Instructor

Fully certified by the Road Safety Authority — your EDT log entries are official and accepted for your RSA driving test application.

Door-to-Door Pickup

We collect you from your home, school, or workplace across North Dublin and drop you back — no need for a second driver.

Flexible Scheduling

Lessons available 7 days a week, 7 AM to 9 PM. Book online or via WhatsApp — we work around your schedule.

English & Croatian

Lessons conducted in English or Croatian — ideal for learners more comfortable discussing driving concepts in their native language.

Manual & Automatic

Choose your preferred gearbox. We offer EDT lessons in both manual and automatic cars across North Dublin.

Calm, Patient Instruction

Our instructor is known for a calm, encouraging teaching style — perfect for nervous or first-time learner drivers.

EDT Lessons Dublin — Frequently Asked Questions

EDT stands for Essential Driver Training — the mandatory pre-test programme required by the RSA. All Irish learner drivers must complete 12 EDT lessons with a certified instructor before sitting their driving test.

You must complete all 12 EDT lessons covering each topic on the RSA syllabus. Once complete, you are eligible to apply for your RSA driving test.

The full 12-lesson EDT course with BP Driving School costs €550. Individual sessions are €100 each

Yes. We offer EDT in both manual and automatic cars. Note: if you complete EDT and your driving test in an automatic, your licence will be automatic-only. To drive manuals, you must test in a manual car.

Yes — we pick you up and drop you back from your home, school, or workplace across Swords, Finglas, Raheny, Malahide, Artane, Baldoyle, Clontarf, Coolock, Donabate, Killester, Portmarnock, and Santry.

Each EDT lesson is 1 hour. Lessons are structured progressively following the official RSA EDT syllabus from basic control to motorway driving.