If you are a driver of a large and heavy vehicle such as a truck, tractor or trailer, you will understand that the differences between your vehicle and light vehicle (car) are great. While many of the basic driving principles are similar to those governing light vehicles, manoeuvring and controlling a heavy vehicle vary in many respects.

What will I learn in this course?

You will learn various aspects of heavy truck driving such as the starting, balancing and positioning of the heavy vehicle, learn the gear functions and its purpose, understand the use of the clutch, brake, accelerator, trafficator and dashboard, road markings and signals, changing lanes, vehicle control, anticipation and reaction, courtesy to other road users and the legal restrictions and obligations. 

How do I enroll in the course?

  1. Register online or visit any of our main centers/branches.
  2. Click on the ‘Documents Required’ tab for a list of the mandatory documents required for enrollment.
  3. Complete eye test at our main centers or at any of the RTA registered optical shops.

What will my training consist of?

Your heavy truck driving training consists of completing the below mandatory steps:

Step 1: Theory lectures
Step 2: Theory test (RTA)
Step 3: Practical training
Step 4: Parking/Yard test (RTA)
Step 5: Assessment/Internal test (EDI)
Step 6: Road test (RTA)

What if I already have a driving license?

If you hold a valid driving license from the GCC countries (Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar) and wish to take the UAE heavy truck driving license, you may take optional practical training or simply appear for the RTA road test. 

MANDATORY DOCUMENTS

  1. Original Emirates ID
    NOTE: Visa copy may be required if the designation mentioned in the Emirates ID is not the same as in the stamped visa. 
  2. The eye test must be completed before the RTA file opening. It can be done at any of EDI’s main centers (Al Qusais/Al Quoz) or at any RTA authorized optical centers in Dubai.
  3. A valid Dubai visa
  4. Medical fitness report required if:
    1. The customer is possessing 'Driver' visa 
    2. The customer above the age of 65 years 
    3. Drivers under personal sponsorship and not company sponsored.
  5. A commercial license permit is required if the designation on the visa is 'Driver'**

**List of approved hospital and clinics for Commercial Permit medical test:

Hospitals/Centre Phone number

  DHA-Medical Fitness Centre

 04-5023952
Canadian Hospital 04-7072222
DM Healthcare     04-4400500
Gulf Healthcare    04-223332
Iranian hospital 04-4046755
Prime Healthcare 04-2233324
Zulekha Hospital 04-2233324


ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS FOR:

Driver visa holders (excluding Taxi Company):

  1. Medical fitness report from the RTA approved medical center/hospitals.

File transfer from other institutes in Dubai/Emirates:

  1. Original RTA file from the previous school/institute (if registered before April 2017)
  2. No Objection letter /status report from previous school/institute.
  3. Theory lectures details (if attended)
  4. Valid /invalid learning permit (not applicable to other Emirates)
  5. Training Sheet (if practical training has been taken)

Customer holding partner visa:

  1. Copy of valid trade license.

UAE Marsom / Bedouin:

  1. Valid and original marsom letter
  2. Eye test report
  3. Valid and original passport 

FILE OPENING PROCESS FOR OTHER-EMIRATES

Mandatory documents required for applicants
  1. On personal or family-sponsored visa currently residing in Dubai:
    1. Valid passport copy & visa copy of the sponsor & applicant
    2. Original and valid Emirates ID
    3. Valid tenancy contract (Ejari) & electricity bill from DEWA*
    4. Eye test report (After approval)
    5. Declaration letter from the school or university (if the applicant is a student in Dubai)
    6. NOC for professional help (e.g. housemaid, nanny, driver)
      *not required incase declaration letter is available
       
  2. On a company-sponsored visa:
    1. Situation 1: Company has a branch in Dubai & currently residing in Dubai:
      • Valid passport copy & visa copy of the applicant
      • Original and valid Emirates ID
      • Copy of valid trade license of the Dubai branch of the company. The company name must match the name on the trade license.
      • NOC to clearly mention that the applicant is working in the Dubai branch of the company.
      • Eye test (After approval)
         
    2. Situation 2: Company does not have a branch in Dubai & currently residing in Dubai:
      (e.g. Applicants on investor or partner visa from other-emirates do not have a branch & currently residing in Dubai)
      • Valid passport copy & visa copy of the sponsor & applicant
      • Original and valid Emirates ID
      • Valid tenancy contract (Ejari) & electricity bill from DEWA
      • Eye test report (After approval)
      • NOC issued by the company from other emirates if they do not have any branch in Dubai.

20 hours (Beginner)

 
Training Courses Regular Training Friday Training
Partial payment fees Full payment fee Partial payment fee Full payment fee
Regular price course*
(Discount of 4 free hours included!)		 RTA fees 
included
AED 1,450		 AED 5,275 AED 4,955 AED 5,755 AED 5,375
Fixed price course**
(10% registration discount + eye test included!)		 AED 12,100 AED 10,890 AED 14,130 AED 12,530
Fixed price course with card payment**
(10% registration discount + eye test included!)		 AED 11,008 AED 9,979 - -
*includes lectures and only first theory test, parking test, assessment test & road test. Additional fees apply from the second test onwards; 5% VAT applicable
**includes unlimited training & tests until pass; 5% VAT applicable. 
Click here for the detailed fee structure
You may register at any EDI branch located across Dubai; Click here to locate nearest EDI branch

The students can choose the below training schedule at our Al Qusais and Al Quoz centres:

  1. Regular training (daily training from 8:30 AM to 5 PM)
    1. 1-hour training for 3 days in a week    (1-hour training in 1 day)    Available on Saturday-Monday-Wednesday OR Sunday-Tuesday-Thursday  
    2. 2 hours training for 3 days in a week   (2 hours training in 1 day)   Available on Saturday-Monday-Wednesday OR Sunday-Tuesday-Thursday
    3. 1-hour training for 6 days in a week    (1-hour training in 1 day)    Available from Saturday to Thursday
       
  2. Friday training (only on Friday from 7 AM to 4 PM) 
    1. 2 hours of training on every Friday           (2 hours training in 1 day)
       
  3. Gold Training (as per your convenience)
    1. 2 hours training for 4 days in a week        (2 hours training in 1 day)


IMPORTANT!

1. You must carry the Emirates ID, EDI student ID, RTA learning permit to attend the lectures, practical training and tests.

2. You are requested to arrive on time for the practical training. Should you fail to arrive after 10 minutes of the scheduled training, you will be marked “ABSENT” and a compensatory class can be taken for an additional fee.

3. If you wish to temporarily stop your training, you must inform your course in-charge 24 hours before your scheduled training time. If you fail to do so, you’ll be marked as absent for that day.

4. In case the instructor is absent, we will try to arrange some other instructor for that particular class.  Should we fail to provide another instructor, we will extend your training accordingly.

5. You must use the MDT card for timely login & log out of your training. Please insert the training card in your training vehicle as soon as your training begins and take it out once the training is over.

All students who register for Heavy Truck driver training must attend 9 theory lectures available on weekdays and Fridays. Lectures can be attended online (e-lectures) in English, Urdu or Arabic or at the main centers in Al Qusais and Al Quoz centers. 

NOTE: The students must bring the EDI student ID and RTA Learning Permit to attend the lectures.

Lecture Topics:
1.    Attitude and responsibilities
2.    Traffic signs
3.    Managing risk
4.    Driver condition
5.    Driving environment
6.    Rules of road
7.    Hazards and Emergencies
8.    Your Vehicle
9.    Articulated Truck

Rules of Attendance

  • Please ensure you have attended all 8 lectures before you book your theory test, practical driving classes. Now you can attend lectures in English, Arabic & Urdu via e-Lecture (online lecture).
  • Click here to see the user guide.
  • Click here for the Lecture schedule.

    Lecture No.

    Language

    Lecture 1

    English, Arabic & Urdu

    Lecture 2

    English, Arabic & Urdu

    Lecture 3

    English, Arabic & Urdu

    Lecture 4

    English, Arabic & Urdu

    Lecture 5

    English, Arabic & Urdu

    Lecture 6

    English, Arabic & Urdu

    Lecture 7

    English, Arabic & Urdu

    Lecture 8

    English, Arabic & Urdu

    Lecture 9 (Articulated Truck)

    English, Arabic & Urdu
  • Joining Instructions with Terms and Conditions – click here to download
  • EDI Trainee Rights & Responsibilities – click here to download

RTA's Remote Interpretation System (RIS)

The service provides a remote instant interpretation of driving theoretical tests, conducted by RTA, to driver license applicants in different languages. The step is part of RTA's endeavors to enrich the Smart City initiative and realize its third strategic goal - People's Happiness

How can RIS service be availed?

As per RTA guidelines, students have to submit an application for appointing an interpreter in the preferred language at the time of opening the RTA file and pay the applicable fees.

This service cannot be added at a later stage while booking the Road Test.

Fees

An additional fee of AED 400/- will be charged for availing this service apart from the regular exam fee of AED 310/-.

Click here to view the list of available languages

Remember to:
•    Obtain your RTA learner's permit prior to your first theory and driving lesson and carry it with you throughout the training period. Renew the permit once it expires.
•    Attend your first and all subsequent driving classes and tests with necessary lenses/ glasses.
•    Not be absent from classes without informing the concerned reception staff 48 hours before class time or you will be charged for the classes.
•    Make proper payments for training and tests on time to avoid unnecessary problems/delays

Tests

 Examined by Ways to apply Note:

Test 1: RTA Knowledge Test

 RTA
  • EDI call center (04 2631100) or
  • EDI main centers (test dept.)
  • The test can be booked from 8 am to 4:15 pm; Saturday to Thursday.
  • The test can be attended only at the main centers (Al Qusais or Al Qouz).
  • The test center will be based on the location chosen at the time of registration.
Test 2: RTA Inside Test RTA EDI Al Qusais center  (Test Dept)
  • The test can booked based on your training schedule & instructor’s confirmation.
  • Please visit the Test Department in Al Qusais center to book the test
  • Please arrive 30 mins earlier than the test time with all documents.
Test 3: Assessment Test EDI EDI call center & main centers
  • The test can be attended at the main center Al Qusais or Al Quoz
  • Please arrive 30 mins earlier than the test time at the respective training center
Test 4:  Articulated Truck Test EDI EDI Al Qusais center (Scheduling Dept.)
  • The test can booked based on your training schedule & instructor’s confirmation.
  • The test can be booked by the course-in-charge at the Al Qusais center.
Test 5: RTA Road test RTA EDI main centers
(Test Department)
  • The test can be attended based on the RTA availability at Al Qusais or Al Quoz center.
  • Extra charge applies for attending the test on Saturday.
  • Please arrive 30 mins earlier than the test time at the respective training center.