12 EDT Lessons Dublin
Complete your Essential Driver Training with patient, one-to-one tuition designed to help you build confidence, develop safer driving habits and prepare for your practical driving test.
12 One-Hour Sessions
A structured programme covering the core skills learner drivers need.
One-to-One Tuition
Patient instruction adapted to your confidence, ability and progress.
Approved Training
EDT sessions must be delivered by an Approved Driving Instructor.
Progress Recorded
Your completed sessions are tracked through your official MyEDT record.
Complete your 12 EDT lessons with confidence
Capital Driving School provides structured 12 EDT lessons in Dublin and selected surrounding areas for learner drivers working towards a full Category B driving licence.
Essential Driver Training is a structured programme delivered across 12 one-hour sessions. Each session focuses on a key area of safe driving, from vehicle controls and positioning to hazard awareness, speed management and night driving.
Your tuition is adapted to your progress, helping you understand each session and giving you clear practice goals between lessons.
- 12 structured EDT sessions
- Dublin and nearby areas
- Flexible lesson times
- One-to-one instruction
- Progress recorded online
- Driving test preparation
Why complete your EDT with Capital Driving School?
Professional instruction and a clear learning plan help you get more from every EDT session.
Session 1
Car Controls & Safety Checks
Become familiar with the vehicle controls and essential safety checks.
Session 2
Car Controls & Safety Checks
Become familiar with the vehicle controls and essential safety checks.
Session 3
Car Controls & Safety Checks
Become familiar with the vehicle controls and essential safety checks.
Session 4
Progression Management
Learn to make safe progress using appropriate gears and speeds.
Session 5
Correct Positioning 2
Apply positioning skills in more complex road situations.
Session 6
Anticipation & Reaction
Recognise developing hazards early and respond safely.
Session 7
Sharing the Road
Drive safely around pedestrians, cyclists and other road users.
Session 8
Driving Safely Through Traffic
Build confidence in busier traffic while maintaining good observation.
Session 9
Changing Direction 2
Handle more complex turns, junctions and changing road situations.
Session 10
Speed Management
Choose safe speeds for traffic, visibility and road conditions.
Session 11
Driving Calmly
Develop a calm, patient approach and reduce unnecessary risk.
Session 12
Night Driving
Understand how visibility and risk change in darkness and poor light.
What will you develop during EDT?
The programme helps build a strong foundation, while regular practice between sessions supports your progress.
Observation
Using mirrors effectively and identifying hazards early.
Road positioning
Choosing safe positions for different roads and manoeuvres.
Speed management
Matching your speed to traffic, visibility and road conditions.
Junction skills
Planning, observation and safe progress at turns and junctions.
Hazard awareness
Anticipating risk and responding calmly and safely.
Independent driving
Making safer decisions with less prompting as confidence improves.
Already completed some EDT sessions?
There's no need to repeat completed lessons. Once your EDT record is confirmed, you can continue from the appropriate session and complete the remaining training with Capital Driving School.
✔ Continue from your current progress
✔ RSA-approved EDT instruction
✔ Flexible lesson times
How the EDT programme works
A simple overview of the learner journey.
01
Get your learner permit
You need a valid learner permit before completing your EDT sessions.
02
Complete the 12 sessions
Work through the structured EDT topics with an Approved Driving Instructor.
03
Practise and prepare
Continue practising between sessions and prepare for your practical driving test.
Driving lessons in Dublin and surrounding areas
Lessons are available across Dublin and selected nearby areas. Contact Capital Driving School to confirm availability in your location.
Tallaght
Walkinstown
MaynoothCelbridgeLeixlipKildareSurrounding Areas
12 EDT Lessons Dublin FAQs
How many EDT lessons do I need?
Most first-time Category B learner drivers complete 12 one-hour EDT sessions.
How long is each EDT session?
Each EDT session normally lasts one hour.
How can I check my EDT progress?
Your official EDT record shows the sessions completed and those still outstanding.
Do the sessions have to be completed in order?
The programme follows a structured sequence, though some sessions may be completed flexibly within the permitted order.
Can I sit my driving test before EDT is complete?
No. All required EDT sessions must be completed before sitting the Category B driving test.
Do you provide EDT outside Dublin?
Capital Driving School covers Dublin and surrounding areas, including locations in County Kildare.
Ready to book your EDT lessons?
Contact Peter with your location, current EDT stage and preferred lesson times.