If you already hold a valid licence from another country, you may qualify for the Reduced Essential Driver Training (EDT) programme. Instead of 12 lessons, you can complete just 6, helping you adapt to Irish roads quickly and confidently.
Reduced EDT is a streamlined training programme for eligible drivers who already have a licence from another country. It helps you:
Learn Irish road rules and driving behaviour
Adapt to left-hand driving and road layouts
Build confidence for the RSA driving test
Complete 6 lessons instead of 12 if you’re eligible.
Lessons focus on the key skills you need to adapt.
Skip the 6-month learner permit waiting rule and move to your test sooner.
Drivers with a valid foreign licence from a recognised country
Must provide a letter of authentication and translation (if needed)
RSA approval is required before starting lessons