Services – Liam's School of Motoring

OUR SERVICES

At Liam’s School of Motoring, we strive to provide excellence in student tuition.

We use modern tuition vehicles, provide visual teaching aids for explanation along with video footage to help the you betterunderstand the task at hand.

Learn with an RSA Approved Instructor who is understanding, patient and puts you at ease throughout the learning process and who will tailor each lesson to meet your needs. We know from experience thatbefore long, you will look back and realise just how far you’ve come in the Learning to Drive process.

LEARNING TO DRIVE

Learning to drive should be an enjoyable experience. Join the growing successful list of clients who

have that have passed their driving test for the Category B Licence with Liam’s School of Motoring!

AREAS COVERED

For EDT and Pre-Test Driving Lessons, we cover Mullingar & Tullamore. In the early days of EDT lessons, many of these can be done in your local area, however, as you progress, it is prudent we start covering the town you intend to do your test in so that you become familiar with dealing with increased traffic volumes, different road layouts and different types of junctions you will encounter.

SERVICES WE PROVIDE

RSA Essential Driver Training (EDT) LESSONS

All new Learner Drivers who receive their Learner Permits on, or after 4th April 2011 will be required to complete 12 mandatory 1-hour lessons before being eligible to apply for their driving test. A period of 6 months from the Date of Issue of Learner Permit must pass before they can apply for their Driving Test.

At the beginning of your EDT, you will be provided with an EDT Logbook which will be completed by your ADI at the end of each lesson and signed by both parties. You should bring your Logbook to each lesson along with your Learner Permit. Complete your EDT lesson course and have your EDT driving experience logs completed and uploaded to the RSA website on a lesson-by-lesson basis by your ADI. Remember, EDT is only part of

PRE-TESTS

One of the main reasons candidates fail the driving test is because of lack of preparation beforehand which has a direct impact on their confidence going into the test itself.

Professional Pre-Test tuition is key if you are going to succeed on the day! We will take you on the common test routes where we complete a Pre-Test Examination Marking Sheet to assess what standard you are currently at. We will strive to identify and fix any underlying bad habits/faults in advance of your test.

Always ensure that you book early to guarantee availability and in advance if hiring a school vehicle for the actual driving test.

WHY CHOOSE US?

Reliable and Punctual

At Liam’s School of Motoring, you can rest assured that your ADI will arrive on time at your door for your lesson or meet you at a pre-arranged location that is mutually convenient.

Attention to Detail

You can also be sure your ADI will see that no stone is left unturned when it comes to Safe and Responsible driving and that by the time your exam date arrives, you will know how to approach junctions, roundabouts, signal correctly, adopt correct positioning, demonstrate good observations both through use of mirrors and direct observations, be aware of progress faults and be able to demonstrate sound judgement in anticipating and reaction to both real and potential hazards.

Qualifications

Fully comprehensive ADI insurance and a registered RSA Approved Instructor who has what it takes to teach you from a complete beginner to a competent, safe and responsible driver. Remember, when it comes to being a safe and responsible driver, it is not just about doing this until you get your licence - safe & responsible driving is for life so what you have learned with your ADI and through practice, you should always continue with that frame of mind and in doing so, you are making the roads safer not just for yourself but for all other road users.

Flexibility/Convenience

We endeavor to schedule lessons to suit your timetable. We understand you may have commitments during normal hours so we will work outside normal hours to meet your needs. We provide a door-to door collection and drop off service for your convenience!

Supportive Environment

We believe that your driving lessons should be an enjoyable and stress-free experience. We create a welcoming and supportive atmosphere where you feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes. We are here to encourage and guide you every step of the way.

Lesson Duration	Lesson Type	Price
1 hour	Driving Lesson	45.00
2 hour	Driving Lesson	80.00
12 hours	EDT Package	480.00*
1 hour	Pre-Test Lesson	45.00
1.5 hour	Pre-Test Lesson	65.00
2 hours	Pre-Test Lesson	80.00
3 hours	Comprehensive Pre-Test Lesson	140.00
1 hour	Pre-Test & Car Test Hire	150.00
Option to pay for each individual	EDT Lesson as you go, which is priced at €40.00 per	lesson

CANCELLATION POLICY

We operate a 24-Hour notice policy for cancellations or re-arrangement of ongoing EDT or Pretest lessons.

FAQs

Essential Driver Training (EDT) is a mandatory training course that teaches fundamental driving skills to learner car drivers. It is part of the RSA’s Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) scheme and is intended to improve road safety. EDT is only part of the learning process, you will need lots of practice and may need more lesson to become a safe and responsible driver.

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 behaviors 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 lessons. 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 is a course of 12 one-hour lessons. These lessons are designed to cover certain critical driving skills

and improve your practical driving skills. As you complete each lesson, your Approved Driving Instructor

(ADI) will record your progress in a specially issued logbook.

You should also have a Sponsor, an experienced driver (many learner drivers choose a family member) who will supervise your driving

practice outside of lessons, and will also track your progress in your logbook.

After you finish your EDT course, you may still need additional lessons with an ADI to improve your driving skills.

Additionally, you should practice with your Sponsor as much as possible to get comfortable behind the wheel.

You can apply for your driving test online before you have your 12 lessons completed, however you cannot

be scheduled for your driving test until the RSA receive the confirmation from your ADI Instructor that

you have the 12 EDT lessons completed.

The Essential Driver Training course is made up of 12 one-hour lessons, which you must complete before taking your Driving test.

Before you begin your training, you should check that your chosen instructor is currently approved for the delivery of EDT.

On the day of your training your trainer will be happy to confirm their continuing RSA approval.

Only undertake EDT training once you are satisfied that your trainer still holds RSA approval.

Training completed with an individual who does not currently hold RSA approval cannot count as part of your EDT and will need to be repeated with an RSA EDT approved Instructor.

Once you’ve found an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI), ask them for advice on how to prepare for the

course of EDT lessons.

They should let you know what lessons, practice and background reading you should do before starting the course. IMPORTANT At your first EDT lesson, and each lesson thereafter, check that your ADI still has RSA approval to deliver EDT lessons.

At your first EDT lesson, and each lesson thereafter, your ADI will check your learner permit, and if you are using your own car, will check to make

sure your insurance, motor tax, NCT and the roadworthiness of the vehicle are all in order.

Your ADI will give you a logbook with your name, address, date of birth and learner permit driver number.

You should bring this logbook to each lesson and make sure all the appropriate sections are filled out after each

lesson.

Lessons 1-8 must be taken in sequence, but lessons 9-12 may be taken in any order.

Each of the 12 lessons in EDT lasts about one hour. We recommend that you leave at least two weeks between eachEDT lesson to allow for further instruction, practice and learning.

The EDT course is best spread out over six months.

Each of the EDT lessons has particular objectives. You should prepare for each lesson using the EDT Course Syllabus.

The 12 lessons are titled:

Lesson 1: Car Controls and Safety checks

Lesson 2: Correct positioning

Lesson 3: Changing Direction

Lesson 4: Progression Management

Lesson 5: Correct Positioning

Lesson 6: Anticipation and Reaction

Lesson 7: Sharing the Road

Lesson 8: Driving Safely through Traffic

Lesson 9: Changing Direction (more complex situations)

Lesson 10: Speed Management

Lesson 11: Driving Calmly

Lesson 12: Night Driving