Ireland’s new driving laws –
Essential Driver Training (EDT)

• If you were issued your first learner permit before 4 April 2011, the new laws will not apply to you
• The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has introduced a new Learner Driver Training (LDT) syllabus from 4 April 2011
• All learner drivers who are issued their first learner permit on or after 4 April 2011 must complete 12 Essential Driver Training (EDT) lessons before they will be allowed to take their driving test.

Your theory test

• Before you book, pick up a copy of The Official Driver Theory Test. A pdf version can be downloaded from www.rsa.ie
• You must get 35 of the 40 questions correct to pass

Book your theory test

Visit the Driver Theory Test website at www.dtts.ie.

These details are just a guide. For full information, visit the Road Safety Authority website at www.rsa.ie.

Apply for your driving test

Visit the Road Safety Authority's online application website at www.drivingtest.ie