RTA Dubai has implemented strict driving rules and regulations in the Emirate to ensure road safety. All drivers need to abide by these rules. And the very first rule you should know is that you can’t drive without a valid driving licence. Thus, when you are ready, you can enroll in the Emirates Driving institute Youth Driving Course. The youngsters residing in Dubai need not to worry as Emirates Driving Institute (EDI) offers the driving course they are looking for.
Let’s explore what is the eligibility for EDI Youth Driving Course, the requirements of the programme, how to register, timings, course fees and more. But before that let’s get to know Emirates Driving institute briefly.
ABOUT EMIRATES DRIVING INSTITUTE (EDI)
Emirates Driving Institute (EDI) is one of the well-known driving schools in Dubai, established for more than 30 years. EDI has more than 500 instructors onboard including both males and females. The instructors at EDI also have the ability to guide students in their primary language to better help them through the course.
EDI offers many driving courses designed to cater all types of vehicle drivers. For instance, driving courses for car, motorcycles, heavy/light bus, heavy trucks, light forklift, heavy forklift & shovel, People of Determination and advanced driving courses. Other than these regular driving programmes, they are also offering driving courses for young students, namely, EDI Youth Driving Course.
EDI YOUTH DRIVING COURSE
The Youth Driving Course by EDI is specially designed for students who are 18 years of age and above attending high school or university. The EDI Youth Driving Course classes and timings are scheduled to help students catch up with their academic timetable and driving course simultaneously.
ELIGIBILITY FOR EDI YOUR DRIVING COURSE
The age requirement for people enrolling for EDI Youth Driving Course to learn car driving should be minimum 17 years and 6 months or above. Besides, for motorcycle riding, the minimum age requirement for enrolment is 17 years.
BENEFITS OF THE EDI YOUTH DRIVING COURSE
Here are some of the benefits of the EDI Youth Driving Course that you can avail once enrolled:
- You can pay for the EDI Youth Driving Course instalment at zero percent interest
- Access to e-lectures
- Unlimited training and tests are conducted till you succeed
- You can book your training according to your convenience
- Fast track training 4 hours in a day or up to 8 hours in a week, excluding Fridays
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Here is a list of mandatory documents that you need to present for registration:
- Original Emirates ID. You can also submit its soft copy from ICA UAE Smart app (Android | iOS)
- In case of expatriate, a valid Dubai visa and copy
- Eye test certificate (eye test is done before the RTA file opening, you can get it done at any RTA authorised eye testing centres or EDI main centres)
- Student ID or letter from university/high school
- In case of expatriate, original driving licence (if any) issued from home country or other country in the same vehicle category
- If you hold a driving licence from some other country and its not in English or Arabic then translate it from Dubai legally
For a list of additional documents required, check the EDI Youth Driving Course required documents section on the official website.
EDI YOUTH DRIVING COURSE LECTURE DETAILS
The Youth Driving Course by Emirates Driving Institute has eight theory lectures that every student needs to attend before the RTA theory test. Here is the list of lecture topics:
- Lecture 1: Attitude & Responsibilities
- Lecture 2: Traffic signs
- Lecture 3: Managing Risks
- Lecture 4: Driver Condition
- Lecture 5: Driving Environment
- Lecture 6: Rules of Road
- Lecture 7: Hazard and Emergencies
- Lecture 8: Safety Demonstration
Moreover, students can choose to attend online or on-campus lectures at their convenience. All lectures are available in English, Arabic and Urdu, both online and on-campus.
Please note that it is mandatory for all students to carry Emirates ID and RTA Dubai Learning Permit to attend lectures.
EDI YOUTH DRIVING COURSE CLASSES AND TIMINGS
EDI Youth Driving Course is scheduled on weekdays from Saturday to Thursday, except Friday. It’s up to students how many hours they can dedicate. They can attend EDI Youth Driving course classes for 4 hours in one day or complete 8 hours in a week. The class timings are between 8:25 am to 5:30 pm.
Students can also opt for a shift course as they get the flexibility to pick their class timings according to their work or academic schedule.
The night training sessions are conducted between 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
For physical classes, students need to reach the main centres in Al Quoz and Al Qusais.
EDI YOUTH DRIVING COURSE FEE STRUCTURE
Here is an overview of the EDI Youth Driving Course fee structure:
- EDI enrolment fee: AED 675
- Theory lecture/ e-learning: AED 1000
- Knowledge test room: AED 70 to 290
- Initial Driving Assessment Test: AED 250
- Smart yard assessment test – (if absent): AED 130
- Yard test vehicle rent: AED 70 to AED 290
- Road test vehicle rent: AED 70 to AED 290
- Practical training (manual gear) per hour: AED 120 to AED 210
- Practical training (automatic gear) per hour: AED 130 to AED 210
It is worthwhile to note that the institute offers an array of services for a fee. You can check them on the official website.
PAYMENT OPTIONS FOR EDI YOUTH DRIVING COURSE
You can pay for a Youth Driving Course by EDI in easy installments via banks. Here is an overview of the easy installment plan available with zero interest rate:
Banks | 3 Months | 6 Months | 9 Months | 12 Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Banks EMIRATES NBD | 3 Months – | 6 Months AED 500 | 9 Months – | 12 Months AED 1000 |
Banks RAKBANK | 3 Months – | 6 Months – | 9 Months – | 12 Months AED 1000 |
Banks MASHREQ | 3 Months AED 500 | 6 Months AED 500 | 9 Months AED 500 | 12 Months AED 500 |
Banks ADCB | 3 Months AED 500 | 6 Months AED 1000 | 9 Months AED 1000 | 12 Months AED 1000 |
Banks CITIBANK | 3 Months AED 1000 | 6 Months AED 1000 | 9 Months AED 1000 | 12 Months AED 1000 |
Banks FIRST ABU DHABI BANK (FAB) | 3 Months AED 1000 | 6 Months AED 1000 | 9 Months AED 1000 | 12 Months AED 1000 |
Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) is also on the list, however, for the monthly instalment plan students need to directly contact them.
It is worthwhile to note that a processing fee may apply. Besides, this is how you can pay for the Youth Driving Course by EDI:
Learning car driving: Pay 50% of the course fee on registration, pay 25% on the initial driving assessment test and the remaining amount before the RTA smart yard test.
Learning motorcycle riding: Pay 50% fee at the time of registration, pay 25% at the time of RTA yard test and remaining amount prior to initial driving assessment test.
EDI YOUTH DRIVING COURSE REGISTRATION
The Emirates Driving Institute’s branches are established across Dubai, Hatta and Ajman. Among them there are three main completely equipped training and testing centres.
You can register for Emirates Driving Institute’s Youth Driving Course online on EDI website and physically at any of the 55 branches. Besides, two of their branches are also functional in Dubai Academic City and Dubai Knowledge Park. Students in the vicinity can head to these centres for Youth Driving Course registration.
COMMUTING OPTIONS TO AND FROM THE EDI CENTRES
If you are interested in attending classes for EDI Youth Driving Course on campus, don’t worry about the commute options.
Students can easily commute to and from Dubai Academic City and Dubai Knowledge Park using any of the public transport in Dubai to the EDI main centre in Al Qusais and Al Quoz. Moreover, to reach the centre in Al Quasis from Dubai Knowledge Park, you can take the metro from Dubai Internet City Metro Station 2. This metro station is located within walking distance. And from the same Metro station, you can head towards the EDI main centre in Al Quoz.
From Dubai Academic City, you can reach the Al Rashidiya Bus Station by walk and head towards the EDI main centre in Al Qusais. And, also can take a bus from the same station towards EDI main centre in Al Quoz.
It is worthwhile to note that metros and buses from the Dubai Academic City and Dubai Knowledge Park are not direct, you will have to hop on to other buses and metros to reach the main centres.
Here is the address of the Emirates Driving Institute’s main centres:
- Al Quoz (main center): Beside Hassani Food Industries, Industrial Area 3, Al Quoz
- Al Qusais (main center): Behind Al Bustan centre & the Al Nahda metro station, Al Qusais 1
Moreover, you can choose pick and drop service by EDI trainers from particular spots.
This is all about the Emirates Driving Institute Youth Driving Course. If you have any queries regarding the programme or fee, you can connect with EDI on the following contact details:
Contact number: +971 4 263 1100
You can also reach out to the main centres or any of the 55 branches for further information. You can check the list of EDI’s branches and addresses here.
This is all about Emirate’s Driving Institute’s Youth Driving Course that students 17 years 5 months and above can register for. Once you successfully complete the Youth Driving Course by EDI and acquire your Dubai driving licence, you can then either buy a new or used car in Dubai easily.
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