Studies show that young drivers and inexperienced drivers are more likely to die or be seriously injured in collisions, and EDT is one of several measures introduced by the RSA to help improve critical driving knowledge, skills and behaviours of new drivers.

If the issue date of your first B category (Car) learner permit is on or after 4 April 2011, in order to be able to sit your full driving test, you must first complete all EDT sessions.

If you are not required to complete EDT, you may still choose to take an EDT course, as it can help increase your chances of passing the driving test and will help make you a better safer driver.

EDT for learner drivers is a 12 hour course broken into 12 different one hour sessions. It is recommended that you allow two weeks between each session so that you can take any further driving lessons needed and do the required reading and necessary practice.

The 12 Sessions are titled:

• SESSION 1: CAR CONTROLS AND SAFETY CHECKS
• SESSION 2: CORRECT POSITIONING 1
• SESSION 3: CHANGING DIRECTION 1
• SESSION 4: PROGRESSION MANAGEMENT
• SESSION 5: CORRECT POSITIONING 2 (MORE COMPLEX SITUATIONS)
• SESSION 6: ANTICIPATION AND REACTION
• SESSION 7: SHARING THE ROAD
• SESSION 8: DRIVING SAFELY THROUGH TRAFFIC
• SESSION 9: CHANGING DIRECTION 2 (MORE COMPLEX SITUATIONS)
• SESSION 10: SPEED MANAGEMENT
• SESSION 11: DRIVING CALMLY
• SESSION 12: NIGHT DRIVING