While the basic driving principles remain the same for most vehicles, the controlling and manoeuvring of a heavy vehicle differ in many ways. The difference in size alone warrants a different level of skill and expertise. Therefore, different driving schools in Dubai offer heavy truck driving courses.
Emirate Driving Institute (EDI), one of the leading driving schools in Dubai also offers this course to people who wish to drive a large truck for personal or commercial use. If you are interested in driving a heavy vehicle in the UAE, this guide covers all the details of this course offered by EDI.
EDI Heavy Truck Driving Course – An Overview
The EDI heavy truck driving course teaches drivers to safely control and drive a truck. Major focus of the course is on the starting, balancing and positioning of a heavy vehicle. Other aspects covered in this course are:
- Gear functions and its purpose
- The use of the brake, clutch, accelerator, etc
- Road markings and signals
- Changing lanes
- Vehicle control
- Courtesy to other road users
- Anticipation and reaction
- The legal obligations and restrictions
The truck driving course has 6 steps that should be completed before you can avail your heavy truck licence. These are:
- Theory lectures
- Theory test
- Practical training
- Parking test
- Initial driver assessment
- Road test
Moreover, the training course covers 9 lectures in the theory class :
- Attitude and responsibilities
- Traffic signs
- Managing risk
- Driver condition
- Driving environment
- Rules of road
- Hazards and emergencies
- Your vehicle
- Articulated truck
You can attend these lectures in English, Arabic as well as Urdu. The option to ask for an interpreter is also available at a nominal fee of AED 400.
Registration Process
The registration process for EDI heavy truck driving courses is simple. Just follow these steps:
- You can either register online on the official EDI website or visit the nearest EDI branch.
- Submit the details with the required documents.
- Clear the driving eye test either at an RTA registered eye centre or at any EDI main centre.
Documents Required
EDI’s heavy truck driving course document requirement varies according to the applicant’s residence and visa status:
Mandatory Documents for Dubai Residents
- Your original Emirates ID
- A valid Dubai visa
- An eye test conducted at any RTA approved centre or EDI branch
- You are required to present a Medical fitness report if:
- You have a ‘Driver’ visa
- You are above the age of 65 years
- If you are under personal sponsorship instead of company-sponsored
NOTE: Visa copy may be required if the designation mentioned in the Emirates ID is not the same as in the stamped visa.
Other Additional Documents Required:
In some cases, you will require additional documents to enrol for the course:
Visa holder with ‘Driver’ as designation
- A commercial licence permit
- A medical certificate from the RTA approved medical centres such as Canadian Hospital, DHA-Medical Fitness Centre, Gulf Healthcare, DM Healthcare, Prime Healthcare, Iranian Hospital and Zulekha Hospital
Customer with a partner visa:
- A copy of the trade licence
If your file is transferred from another Emirate/Institute in Dubai
- If registration was before April 2017, the original RTA file from the previous institute is required
- Status report/NOC from the previous institute
- Theory lectures details (if applicable)
- Training Sheet (if applicable)
- Valid /invalid learning permit (only for Dubai)
UAE Bedouin/Marsom:
- Valid and original marsom letter
- Valid and original passport
- Eye test report
Mandatory Documents for Residents from Another Emirates
On family-sponsored or personal visa and currently residing in Dubai:
- A copy of valid passport
- A visa copy of the applicant and the sponsor
- Original Emirates ID
- A valid electricity bill from DEWA* and tenancy contract from Ejari (no need in case you have a declaration letter)
- If the applicant is a student in Dubai, they require a declaration letter from the school or university
- Eye test report (After approval)
- NOC for professional help (e.g. housemaid, nanny, driver)
On a company-sponsored visa:
Situation 1: Company has a branch in Dubai and the applicant is currently in Dubai:
- Original and valid Emirates ID
- Valid passport copy & visa copy of the applicant
- Copy of valid trade licence of the Dubai branch of the company with the company matching the name on the trade licence
- NOC that clearly mentions the applicant works in the Dubai branch of the said company
- Eye test from RTA approved eye centres in Dubai (After approval)
Situation 2: Company does not have a branch in Dubai, but the applicant is currently in Dubai:
- Original and valid Emirates ID
- Valid passport copy, visa copy of the applicant and the sponsor
- Eye test report (After approval)
- Valid electricity bill from DEWA and tenancy contract from Ejari
- NOC issued by the company from other emirates in case there is no branch in Dubai
Fee Structure
The RTA fee is AED 1,450 plus other charges. This fee is not required in the case of a fixed-price course.
The breakdown for the rest of the fee structure for 20-hour beginners EDI heavy truck driving course is given below:
Fee Structure for Regular Training
Course Type | Partial payment fees | Full payment fee |
|---|---|---|
| Regular price course | Partial payment fees AED 5,275 | Full payment fee AED 4,955 |
| Fixed price course | Partial payment fees AED 12,100 | Full payment fee AED 10,890 |
| Fixed price course via card | Partial payment fees AED 11,008 | Full payment fee AED 9,979 |
Fee Structure for Friday Training
Course Type | PARTIAL PAYMENT FEES | FULL PAYMENT FEE |
|---|---|---|
| Regular price course | PARTIAL PAYMENT FEES AED 5,755 | FULL PAYMENT FEE AED 5,375 |
| Fixed price course | PARTIAL PAYMENT FEES AED 14,130 | FULL PAYMENT FEE AED 12,530 |
The fixed price course has a 10% discount on registration, RTA fees, eye test, and unlimited tests and training until you pass if you make payment through a card.
The regular price course includes RTA fees, free lectures, first theory test attempt, 4 free training hours, initial driver assessment and road test and parking test. However, additional fees will be required from the second test onwards.
Moreover, you can pay the course fee in instalments through different banks such as Mashreq Bank, Emirate NBD and others.
Heavy Vehicle Driver Training Details
You can opt for any of the following courses at either Al Quoz or Al Qusais EDI centres:
1. Regular training (daily training from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM)
- 1-hour training per day for 3 days/week
Timing: 8:30 to 5:00 PM
Days: Saturday-Monday-Wednesday | Sunday-Tuesday-Thursday
- 2 hours training per day for 3 days/week
Timing: 8:30 to 5:00 PM
Days: Saturday-Monday-Wednesday | Sunday-Tuesday-Thursday
- 1-hour training per day for 6 days/week
Timing: 8:30 to 5:00 PM
Days: From Saturday to Thursday
2. Friday training
- 2 hours of training every Friday
Time and Day: 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Friday
3. Gold Training
- 2 hours training per day for 4 days/week
Day and Timing: As per your convenience
Furthermore, always carry your RTA learning permit and Emirate ID for attending lectures, training and tests.
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Heavy Truck Driving Test Details
Here are a few heavy driving test details you should know about:
TEST TYPE | TEST 1: RTA KNOWLEDGE TEST | TEST 2: RTA INSIDE TEST | TEST 3: INITIAL DRIVER ASSESSMENT TEST | TEST 4: ARTICULATED TRUCK TEST | TEST 5: RTA ROAD TEST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authority | TEST 1: RTA KNOWLEDGE TEST RTA | TEST 2: RTA INSIDE TEST RTA | TEST 3: INITIAL DRIVER ASSESSMENT TEST EDI | TEST 4: ARTICULATED TRUCK TEST EDI | TEST 5: RTA ROAD TEST RTA |
| Application | TEST 1: RTA KNOWLEDGE TEST Call EDI centre or their Test Dept. | TEST 2: RTA INSIDE TEST EDI Al Qusais center (Test Dept) | TEST 3: INITIAL DRIVER ASSESSMENT TEST EDI call centre & main centres | TEST 4: ARTICULATED TRUCK TEST EDI Al Qusais centre (Scheduling Dept.) | TEST 5: RTA ROAD TEST EDI main centres (Test Department) |
| Booking | TEST 1: RTA KNOWLEDGE TEST 8 am to 4:15 pm | Saturday to Thursday | TEST 2: RTA INSIDE TEST By visiting Al Qusais centre | TEST 3: INITIAL DRIVER ASSESSMENT TEST Booking at your training centre | TEST 4: ARTICULATED TRUCK TEST Course-in-charge at Al Qusais centre can book the test | TEST 5: RTA ROAD TEST As per RTA availability |
| Test Location | TEST 1: RTA KNOWLEDGE TEST Al Qusais or Al Quoz centre (choose during registration) | TEST 2: RTA INSIDE TEST As per your training schedule & instructor’s confirmation | TEST 3: INITIAL DRIVER ASSESSMENT TEST Al Qusais or Al Quoz | TEST 4: ARTICULATED TRUCK TEST As per your training schedule & instructor’s confirmation | TEST 5: RTA ROAD TEST Al Qusais or Al Quoz |
| Arrival Time | TEST 1: RTA KNOWLEDGE TEST 30 mins before the test | TEST 2: RTA INSIDE TEST 30 mins before the test | TEST 3: INITIAL DRIVER ASSESSMENT TEST 30 mins before the test | TEST 4: ARTICULATED TRUCK TEST 30 mins before the test | TEST 5: RTA ROAD TEST 30 mins before the test |
FAQs
How to contact EDI?
You can contact EDI for more information at +971 4 263 1100.
Is it possible to temporarily stop your EDI training?
Yes, you can stop your training temporarily but you must inform your course incharge 24 hours prior to the beginning of the class to avoid getting marked as absent.
What are the mandatory steps to complete heavy truck training?
There are 6 steps to complete the heavy truck driving course: theory lectures, theory test, practical training, parking test, initial driver assessment and the final road test.
This concludes the guide to EDI’s heavy truck driving course. You can also check other driving schools in Dubai to avail a training course at your convenience. Once you are a pro at handling a heavy vehicle, it is time to buy an affordable heavy truck in Dubai to practice your driving skills.
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