Essential Driver Training (EDT)
The 12 mandatory lessons every learner must complete. We take you through all of them in a clear, structured order so nothing is rushed.
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Learn to drive in Dublin, Kildare & Meath, calmly and at your pace.
From your very first lesson to test-ready: Essential Driver Training (EDT), pre-test preparation and friendly, patient tuition in automatic or manual. Pickup from home, school or work.
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Where to start
Your learner journey
Whether you've never sat behind the wheel or you're close to your test, here's everything in one place.
Nervous or returning drivers
Anxious about traffic, roundabouts or the motorway? We go at your speed, with a patient instructor and no pressure.
Book a calm first lessonGetting test-ready
Test booked? Practise on the real RSA test routes with mock tests and clear fault correction before the big day.
Book pre-test prepAutomatic or manual
Which licence is right for you?
We teach both. An automatic licence lets you drive automatic cars only; a manual licence covers both. Kris teaches manual & automatic; Harry and Tony teach manual (Tony can also teach you in your own automatic); Tudor and Liam teach automatic. See our automatic driving lessons. Already hold a full foreign licence? You may qualify for reduced EDT — 6 lessons instead of 12.
Find your local instructor
We cover Lucan, Adamstown, Clondalkin, Palmerstown, Tallaght, Templeogue, Celbridge, Leixlip, Maynooth, Blanchardstown, Castleknock, Ongar & more.
See all areas & instructors →Local lesson pages
Driving lessons in Lucan, Adamstown, Clondalkin, Tallaght, Celbridge, Leixlip, Maynooth, Blanchardstown & Balbriggan.
Find your area →Free learner downloads
Pre-test driving checklist and study resources. Free, no account needed.
Open downloads →Nervous about driving?
Calm, patient lessons built around your pace. We start on quiet roads, keep the same instructor every time, and can teach you in an automatic.
Lessons for nervous drivers →Parents & sponsors
Paying for someone else's lessons? See the standard we teach to, how to run family practice sessions, and an honest start-to-licence budget.
The parents' guide →Free guides for learners
Answers before you even ask
Written by our instructors. These are the questions every learner (and every learner's parent) googles.
Planning & paperwork
Starting from scratch — the full step-by-step roadmap · EDT explained — the complete guide · What learning to drive costs · How many lessons you'll need · The theory test, explained · How long the whole journey takes · Where to start: the car licence path
Browse all guides →Rules for learners
Your first lesson, minute by minute · The four-year permit rule, from 1 November 2026 · Accompanying driver rules · N plates & the first two years · New driver insurance · What new drivers aren't taught · The new EU licence law
See the full learner course →Ready when you are
Book your first learner lesson
Tell us your area and preferred time and we'll reply within 24 hours to confirm your slot, instructor and pickup point. Prefer to talk? Call 087 394 8102 or WhatsApp us.