The UAE government is facilitating People of Determination (PoD) by making driving easier and more convenient for them. People of determination are required to follow all the driving rules and regulations. Besides, RTA Dubai issues special parking permits that allow them to park their vehicles in the designated public parking spaces. However, to drive their own vehicle in Dubai, People of Determination needs to get a valid driving licence after completing a driving course. They can enrol in one of the driving courses for People of Determination in Dubai, offered at two different driving schools in the Emirate.
Let’s find out the centres offering driving courses for People of Determination in Dubai and their complete course details, required documents, fee structure and more.
CENTRES OFFERING DRIVING COURSES FOR PEOPLE OF DETERMINATION IN DUBAI
There are two driving schools that are offering driving courses for People of Determination in Dubai:
EDI DRIVING COURSE FOR PEOPLE OF DETERMINATION IN DUBAI
- Emirates Driving Institute (EDI)
- Al Ahli Driving Centre (ADC)
The Emirates Driving Institute is one of the renowned driving schools in Dubai that offers driving courses for cars, motorbikes and other vehicles. EDI is also offering a customised driving course for People of Determination using vehicles that feature hand controls for waist and below disability.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA TO REGISTER FOR EDI DRIVING COURSE FOR PEOPLE OF DETERMINATION IN DUBAI
To register for EDI driving course for People of Determination in Dubai, you need to present a medical report. The report should be from Rashid Hospital Dubai’s Physical, Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) department. For the medical report, one needs to take an appointment first and after a comprehensive assessment, the hospital issues the report.
The medical report is to be sent to EDI at info@edi.ae to further the registration process.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR EDI DRIVING COURSE FOR PEOPLE OF DETERMINATION IN DUBAI
Here is a list of mandatory documents required for driving courses for People of Determination in Dubai:
- Soft copy of Emirates ID via ICA UAE Smart app (Android | iOS) or original Emirates ID
- In case of expatriate, a valid Dubai visa issued in the Emirate and visa page copy
- Eye test report from EDI’s main centers or any RTA authorised eye testing centres in Dubai. This report should be provided before the RTA file is opened.
- In case of expatriate, provide original driving licence from the home country for the same vehicle category.
If your driving licence is from another country and not in Arabic or English, make sure to get it translated legally from Dubai. Besides, if your driving licence from the country is lost, submit a letter from the consulate of your respective country.
People of Determination need to submit some additional documents along with above-listed ones that are as under:
- Original medical report by Rashid Hospital with a validity period of two years.
- Submit Sanad Card issued by Community Development Authority. However, submission of this card is optional.
For a list of additional documents required, check the Emirates Driving Institute Driving Course for People of Determination in Dubai required documents section on EDI official website.
EDI DRIVING COURSE FOR PEOPLE OF DETERMINATION IN DUBAI FEE STRUCTURE
The fee structure for registration for driving courses for People of Determination in Dubai varies. The fee structure is different for beginners, PoD holding valid driving licence between 2 to 5 years and 5 years+. Also, the training duration varies accordingly. Here we have listed the fee structure for beginners, who will require 20 hours of training:
Training Courses | Normal package Limited training & tests* | Fixed package Unlimited training & tests** |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Training | Normal package Limited training & tests* AED 3860 | Fixed package Unlimited training & tests** AED 7200 |
| Weekend Training | Normal package Limited training & tests* AED 4460 | Fixed package Unlimited training & tests** AED 8700 |
| Shift Training (Flexible Timings) | Normal package Limited training & tests* AED 4660 | Fixed package Unlimited training & tests** AED 9300 |
All the three training course prices also include RTA fees of AED 810.
For the fee structure of valid driving licence holders between 2 to 5 years and 5+ years, you can check the rate/fee section of People of Determination driving course on EDI’s official website.
Here are a few points that students enrolling in the People of Determination driving course by EDI need to remember:
- A Sanad card is mandatory
- Students can avail 50% discount on RTA fees and VIP services with Sanad card, as seen on EDI official website.
- RTA fees mentioned in the table are subject to change
- If you want to book an RTA test early, additional fee of AED 320 is to be paid.
- Other than the complete payment offer, the mentioned fees cannot be adjusted with other discounts, offers or promotions.
EDI DRIVING COURSE FOR PEOPLE OF DETERIMINATION IN DUBAI LECTURE DETAILS
It is mandatory for all students to attend 8 theory lectures, either their training is for 20, 15 or 10 hours. Students may opt to attend lectures online or at the main centres in Al Qusais and Al Quoz.
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
The e-lectures are available in Arabic, English and Urdu. All students are required to bring their Learning Permit and Emirates ID when coming for lectures. Here is the breakdown of eight lectures:
• Lecture 1 : Attitude and 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
Here are some key points to remember for students before attending lectures:
- Before the first driving lecture, get your RTA learning permit. This permit is mandatory to hold for all students during the training period. If its expired, renew it on priority.
- Make sure to attend all lectures, driving classes and test with lenses/glasses.
- Inform the instructor 48 hours prior to the lecture, if you are unable to attend the classes, else you will need to pay an additional amount.
- Ensure timely payment of training and tests fee to avoid delays.
EDI DRIVING COURSE FOR PEOPLE OF DETERIMINATION IN DUBAI TRAINING SCHEDULE
Students enrolling for Emirates Driving Institute driving course for People of Determination in Dubai are trained on special vehicles featuring hand controls. They can attend training classes only at Al Qusais center. There are different training schedule options that students can choose, read below for the details:
Regular Course Schedule: 2 days per week followed by 2 hours of training. Students can choose their days in combination, Saturday & Tuesday, Sunday & Wednesday, Monday & Thursday.
For regular course, they can also opt to attend training 3 days per week that makes 21 hours of training. They can attend classes on Saturday, Monday and Wednesday or Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday.
Shift Duty Course Schedule: Students picking shift duty course can attend training sessions according to their preferred timings by coordinating with their trainers. They can opt for 4 hours, 6 hours or 8 hours training.
Friday Course Schedule: Those who find attending classes on Fridays feasible can attend their training sessions only on Friday. These training sessions are for 2 hours only. Training timings on Fridays are 7:30 am, 9:40 am and 2:00 pm.
Gold Driving Course Schedule: Students enrolled in a People of Determination gold driving course have the flexibility to attend training sessions at any day of the week except Friday. They can decide their timings according to their convenience. Here is a breakdown of training schedule according to their registered PoD training course:
- 20 hours training programme schedule: upto 2 hours in a day and upto 12 hours in a week
- 15 and 10 hours training programme schedule: upto 18 hours sessions in a week
People of Determination students enrolled in Gold Driving Course can attend training sessions at any of the EDI branches as well as Al Qusais branch (EDI head office). Moreover, all vehicles are provided for training by Emirates Driving Institute.
Here are a few training rules that students following any of the course schedule are required to adhere to:
- Carrying RTA learning permit and Emirates ID is mandatory for lectures, tests and practical training sessions.
- Arrive 10 minutes earlier for practical training sessions and tests.
- Students are marked absent on arriving 10 minutes late and will be required to pay compensation fees for the class.
- Inform 48 hours prior, if you are not attending a training session via call: 04-2631100 or email: info@edi.ae. On informing prior to the session, absent fees is not applicable.
- In case of any health issue follow the same process and submit a DHA attested medical certificate as proof.
- If the instructor is absent, EDI arrange another one in his/her place. In case there is no replacement available, training session is extended without any additional charges.
AL AHLI DRIVING COURSE FOR PEOPLE OF DETERMINATION IN DUBAI
Al Ahli Driving Institute is another well-known driving school in the Emirate that teaches driving according to set driving rules and regulations by RTA Dubai. It offers driving courses for light motor vehicles, motorcycle and other types of vehicles. Similarly, ADC offers driving courses for People of Determination in Dubai having waist downwards disability using special vehicles with hand controls.
Moreover, to train deaf and mute students, ADC has instructors trained from Sharjah Humanitarian Service.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA TO REGISTER FOR AL AHLI DRIVING COURSE FOR PEOPLE OF DETERMINATION IN DUBAI
Here is what you need to know prior to registering for Al Ahli Driving Course for People of Determination in Dubai:
- A medical report from any of the Dubai Health Authority approved hospital.
- Applicant must be 17 years and 6 months to register for light motor vehicle driving course
- Applicants applying for the first UAE driving licence need to register for Beginner level driving course and attend minimum 20 hours of practical training sessions.
- Applicants with 2-5 years old driving licence from home country should take 15 hours of practical training sessions.
- With 5+ years old home country driving licence, students should attend minimum 10 hours of practical training sessions.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR AL AHLI DRIVING COURSE FOR PEOPLE OF DETERMINATION IN DUBAI
Listed below are documents required for driving courses for People of Determination in Dubai, registering at ADC:
Those holding Dubai VISA, sponsored by company are required to submit:
- Original Emirates ID with copy
- No Objection Letter/Certificate (NOC) (w/ Stamp & Signature)
- Eye test report (facility available in Al Quoz – Head Office)
- Original country licence (if available).
- Medical Certificate (approved by Dubai Health Authority)
Those holding Dubai VISA, sponsored by company from other Emirates are required to submit all the above listed documents including NOC from Sponsor in Dubai Branch – (mentioning you are working in Dubai Branch (w/ Stamp & Signature) and with the required category) and Company’s Trade License copy – (Dubai Branch & as per Visa residency, under the same sponsor’s name).
Applicants holding Dubai VISA sponsored by others are required to submit all the documents listed above, along with NOC from their respective sponsor.
UAE and GCC nationals are only required to provide the following documents:
- Original Emirates ID and copy
- Eye test report (facility available in Head Office Al Quoz)
- Medical Certificate (approved by Dubai Health Authority)
AL AHLI DRIVING CENTRE DRIVING COURSE FOR PEOPLE OF DETERMINATION IN DUBAI FEE STRUCTURE
The light motor vehicle practical training fee varies from schedule to schedule that a student choose. For 20 hours of training, the practical training fee for light motor vehicle is as follows:
- Regular: AED 2200
- Friday/Night: AED 3000
- Shifting: AED 3200
- VIP: AED 6000
Besides, the total RTA and ADC charges for People of Determination driving course as listed as under:
20 hours regular: AED 2740 & 20 hours VIP: AED 3390
15 hours regular: AED 2840 & 15 hours VIP: AED 3490
10 hours regular: AED 2840 & 10 hours VIP: AED 3490
AL AHLI DRIVING COURSE FOR PEOPLE OF DETERIMINATION IN DUBAI LECTURE DETAILS
There are 8 lectures that every student needs to attend. Here is the breakdown of lectures and the respective topics:
- Lecture 1: Attitude and responsibilities of driver
- Lecture 2: Knowledge on Traffic rules and regulations
- Lecture 3: Characteristics of road users
- Lecture 4: Driver Condition
- Lecture 5: The Environment
- Lecture 6: Driving on freeways, traffic violations, and route planning /td>
- Lecture 7: Hazard perception
- Lecture 8: Traffic Accidents case studies and emergencies
AL AHLI DRIVING COURSE FOR PEOPLE OF DETERIMINATION IN DUBAI TRAINING DETAILS & SCHEDULE
The ADC driving course for People of Determination has 5 different stages of practical training in which students are taught different subjects. Read below for the details:
Stage 1: Basic training on operating vehicles in yard or approved location.
Stage 2: Students are given training on public roads at 40 km/h, where traffic is light to medium
Stage 3: Students are taken on multi-lane public roads at 60-80 km/h, where traffic is medium to high
Stage 4: Students are taught special maneuvers in yard, followed by angle, parallel, hill climbing & emergency breaking techniques
Stage 5: The final training is independent and on highways
Here is the schedule of practical training sessions at ADC:
- Saturday – Thursday: 8:30 am to 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
- Fridays: 7:00 am to 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
- Night: 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
This is all about driving courses for People of Determination in Dubai offered by two well-known driving institutes in the Emirate. For more information about the courses, you can visit the above centres or connect with them via the given details:
Emirates Driving Institute
Address:
- 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
Contact number: +971-4-263-1100
Al Ahli Driving Center
Address: Al Quoz, Industrial 4 Street No.19 A
Contact number: 800-252454
This is all about the driving courses for People of Determination in Dubai offered by two well-known driving schools in the Emirate. No matter which institute you choose, once you complete the course and acquire RTA driving licence, you become eligible to buy a used car in Dubai or a new one.
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