New driver mandatory EDT driving lessons...?

billy few mates

Hi all, my daughter is just about to start driving so I was just wondering what's the best way to do these lessons...?
Would she be better off buying them one at a time or buying a package with the whole twelve in one go, and would you normally get a discount for doing it like this...? Also any idea what the going rate is for lessons (as a package) or individually and what sort of pace should she be looking at to complete these lessons 'from zero to hero'...?
Would one lesson a week be usual or would there be any benefit in doing one every few days as something do do during the summer holidays..?

Any advice accepted thanks.

fxotoole

billy few mates wrote: »

Hi all, my daughter is just about to start driving so I was just wondering what's the best way to do these lessons...?
Would she be better off buying them one at a time or buying a package with the whole twelve in one go, and would you normally get a discount for doing it like this...? Also any idea what the going rate is for lessons (as a package) or individually and what sort of pace should she be looking at to complete these lessons 'from zero to hero'...?
Would one lesson a week be usual or would there be any benefit in doing one every few days as something do do during the summer holidays..?

Any advice accepted thanks.

I've paid €35 - €40 per lesson.

She can buy a block of lessons or take one at a time - it's up to her. Although the EDT documentation recommends that you get 3 hours' practice in between lessons with a nominated sponsor (who has to be a fully qualified driver)

seefin

Whether she takes lessons or practices in between ideally she should try to drive every few days rather than waiting a week in between. Helps to consolidate what you've learned in my experience

seefin

Whether she takes lessons or practices in between ideally she should try to drive every few days rather than waiting a week in between. Helps to consolidate what you've learned in my experience

mhackett102

Prices vary with different instructors - I never heard of any being under €25 or over €40. I'd recommend that she pays per lesson rather than in full, unless she is 100% sure that she is going to stick with that instructor for the 12 lessons.

As for the lessons, I'd say to do them once a week and to get plenty of practise in between lessons. Remember, she cant do her test until she has her provisional for 6 months.

billy few mates

Thanks to all who replied, good idea to see how she gets on with one particular instructor before committing to the full package of twelve lessons....

loobylou

I charge individual lessons at €30 and do a discounted rate of €300 for the full EDT package of 12 lessons.
If a client decides to discontinue for any reason, I offer them a refund on any unused lessons but charge delivered lessons at the individual rate.

Westeros

billy few mates wrote: »

Hi all, my daughter is just about to start driving so I was just wondering what's the best way to do these lessons...?
Would she be better off buying them one at a time or buying a package with the whole twelve in one go, and would you normally get a discount for doing it like this...? Also any idea what the going rate is for lessons (as a package) or individually and what sort of pace should she be looking at to complete these lessons 'from zero to hero'...?
Would one lesson a week be usual or would there be any benefit in doing one every few days as something do do during the summer holidays..?

Any advice accepted thanks.

If you're an Aviva policy holder you can add your daughter to your policy. €400 for 10 lessons + 6 months free accompanied insurance for your daughter, or €499 for 13 lessons + 6 months free accompanied insurance. This is a great way of allowing practice in between lessons. At the beginning my instructor suggested leaving 2 weeks between lessons to allow for practice, and getting used to driving but as you progress one a week is usually the norm.