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what are the 12 edt driving lessons ireland?
comprising 12 one-hour structured lessons, Essential Driver Training ( EDT) is a curriculum crafted to instill in learner drivers the fundamental skills necessary for safe and responsible driving at all times.
Do you need the 12 driving lessons in ireland?
The Road Safety Authority now requires all new learner drivers in ireland to complete the essential 12 EDT Driving Lessons before scheduling a full license driving test date.
so who is required to complete their 12 edt lessons?
All drivers who have received a learner permit on or after (04/04/2011) are now legally obligated to undergo the mandatory 12 EDT Driving lessons. Your instructor from Turnabout Driving School will document your progress in the RSA EDT driving lesson logbook as you successfully complete each module.
what are the learning modules in the 12 edt driving lessons?
Let's explore the details of the 12 EDT Driving lesson curriculum.
you can carry out appropriate pre-start vehicle checks, including checking the roadworthiness of the vehicle; and
you understand the vehicle’s primary and secondary controls and know how to use them correctly.
driving on the straight;
cornering;
negotiating bends and junctions;
changing lanes;
entering and exiting from slip roads;
entering and exiting junctions and roundabouts; and
correct positioning within traffic lanes.
use mirrors appropriately; and
carry out the MSMM routine correctly.
You should also be able to show that you can do the proper ‘safety glances’ when:
moving off;
turning;
at junctions; and
negotiating roundabouts.
You should be able to show that you are aware of blind spots and how to compensate for them.
At the very least this fourth lesson must cover the following aspects of speed management on public roads:
controlling speed;
speed limits;
stopping distances;
effects of road and weather conditons;
driving too fast.
During this lesson, you should drive in traffic in a variety of road conditions so
that you have enough chances to position your vehicle:
on the straight
in traffic lanes
on bends turning left and right
turning left and right
negotiating roundabouts
approaching and emerging from junctions
reversing
performing a turnabout
parking
stopping in a confined space
stopping in traffic.
know how to scan the environment for potential hazards; and
can identify and respond appropriately to potential hazards.
During this lesson, you should drive in a variety of road conditions including:
junctions; and
streets with parked cars.
You should also drive on streets with substantial numbers of pedestrians so that you have signifi cant interaction with them and know how and when to give way to other road users.
Your ADI should also require you to deal with emergency vehicles when necessary.
During this lesson your ADI should make sure that you can drive with due care and attention where there is a significant volume of other traffic. This lesson should focus on:
defensive driving;
recognising risks to the safety of others; and
co-operating with other road users.
During the lesson, you should drive in traffic in a variety of busy road conditions so that you have signifi cant interaction with other road users.
During this lesson your ADI should make sure that you can:
carry out observational and scanning tasks when turning left and right;
negotiate junctions; and
change direction in more complex and challenging driving situations.
You should be able to(without prompting)
manage and control your speed;
drive safely in fast moving traffic;
drive safely where speeds are highly variable; and
make decisions independently when in challenging situations.
You should also be able to describe how to drive safely in fast-moving traffic during different weather conditions.
In this lesson, you should experience driving situations such as:
joining busy main roads;
entering junctions while driving independently;
simulating the stalling and re-starting of the vehicle; and
parking on a road with significant numbers of other parked cars and moderate traffic volumes.
During this lesson your ADI should make sure that you can:
use your vehicle lighting correctly; and
respond correctly to the lights of other road users.
You should also be able to maintain full control of the vehicle while:
driving through traffic in the dark; or
in poor lighting conditions.
what is an rsa edt driving logbook?
his logbook is a document provided by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) to learners participating in the EDT course. The purpose of the logbook is to track and record the progress of the learner driver as they complete each of the 12 mandatory EDT lessons.
what is the importance of a rsa edt driving logbook?
n the logbook, the approved driving instructor notes the learner's performance and achievements during each lesson. It serves as a record of the topics covered, skills practiced, and areas that may need improvement. The logbook is an essential component for learners to demonstrate their completion of the EDT program when scheduling a driving test.
