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 enrol myself in the course?
- Register online or visit any of our 3 main centres/branches.
- Click on ‘Documents Required’ tab for a list of the mandatory documents required for enrollment.
- Complete eye test at our 3 main centres 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)
Click here to know your detailed heavy truck training journey.
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
- 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. Emirates / FlyDubai cabin crew must provide visa copy if the profession is different in Emirates ID. - Eye test must be completed before RTA file opening. It can be done at any of EDI’s 3 main centres (Al Qusais/Al Quoz/Port Rashid) or at any RTA authorized optical centres in Dubai.
- No Objection letter required
a. if Employed: No Objection letter must be printed on the company letterhead with the company stamp & signature of the designated authority
b. If Unemployed/Personal employed sponsor: No Objection letter from the sponsor must be submitted on a white paper with the signature
NOTE: No Objection letter must be addressed to RTA, Dubai stating issue date, student name, passport no., selected vehicle category & gear transmission (automatic/manual). The No Objection letter is valid for only 6 months from the issue date unless the validity is mentioned by the sponsor. - Medical fitness report required if:
- The customer is possessing 'Driver' visa
- Customer above the age of 65 years
- Drivers under the personal sponsorship and not company sponsored.
- Commercial license permit is required if the designation on the visa is 'Driver'**
*For UAE/GCC nationals, No Objection letter is not required even if the customer is below 21 years.
**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 Hosptal |
04-2233324 |
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS FOR:
Driver visa holders (excluding Taxi Company):
- Medical fitness report from the RTA approved medical centre/hospitals.
File transfer from other institutes in Dubai/Emirates:
- Original RTA file from the previous school/institute (if registered before April 2017)
- No Objection letter /status report from previous school/institute.
- Theory lectures details (if attended)
- Valid /invalid learning permit (not applicable to other Emirates)
- Training Sheet (if practical training has been taken)
Customer holding partner visa:
- Copy of valid trade license.
Customers working in Dubai holding visa from other Emirate:
- Copy of trade license in Dubai
- Copy of trade license in other Emirate (name must be same as in Dubai trade license)
- No Objection letter from Dubai office stating the customer is employed & working in their Dubai office. (No Objection letter must be printed on company’s letterhead with company stamp and signature of designated authority).
Marsom / Bedouin (who do not have Emirates ID):
- Marsom letter
People of Determination:
- Original medical report from Rashid Hospital
- Sanad Card from CDA if available (optional)
Pregnant Women:
- No Objection letter signed by husband
- 'Fit to Drive' certificate from the consulting doctor.
20 hours training (mandatory) |
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Training timings |
Total fee till first road test |
Fixed price course till pass |
Regular training |
AED 5,605 |
AED 12,600 |
Friday training |
AED 6,085 |
AED 14,400 |
OFFER! |
Get extra 2 FREE hours upon full payment! |
Get extra 10% OFF upon full payment! |
Additional 5% VAT is applicable at the time of payment.
PREMIUM COURSE
GOLD DRIVING COURSE (Total fees till first road test) – AED 14,765*
*Discount of 4 FREE hours included!
Get extra 5% discount on full payment!
(The above rates are VAT exclusive)
OTHER COURSES
DIRECT TEST COURSE
Customers who hold a valid and original driving license from any GCC countries i.e. Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia are eligible for the Direct Test course for AED 2,625 (file opening and all tests included)*
*Customers can take optional lectures & practical training before the road test. The training fee will be applicable as per current rates
Breakdown of the total fees
Fees details |
Regular training |
Friday training |
Gold training |
20 hours training fees |
AED 3200 |
AED 3800 |
AED 13,200 |
EDI admission fees |
AED 415 |
AED 415 |
AED 715 |
RTA file opening, Learning permit & RTA handbook |
AED 610 |
AED 610 |
AED 610 |
Lecture fees |
AED 270 |
AED 270 |
AED 900 |
Theory test fees |
AED 310 |
AED 310 |
AED 390 |
Theory Test Preparation Fee |
AED 50 |
AED 50 |
AED 50 |
Parking test fees |
AED 310 |
AED 310 |
AED 390 |
Assessment test fees |
AED 250 |
AED 250 |
AED 200 |
Articulated assessment fees |
AED 150 |
AED 150 |
AED 150 |
Road test fees |
AED 310 |
AED 310 |
AED 390 |
Training extension fees (upon road test failure) |
AED 100 |
AED 100 |
AED 100 |
License issue fees |
AED 420 |
AED 420 |
AED 460 |
Commercial license permit (for 'Driver' visa holders) |
AED 100 |
AED 100 |
AED 100 |
Course change fee (optional) |
AED 120 |
AED 120 |
AED 120 |
File transfer fee (optional) |
AED 110 |
AED 110 |
AED 110 |
Internal Eye test fee at the main centre (optional) |
AED 140 |
AED 140 |
AED 140 |
TOTAL FEES |
AED 6095 |
AED 6695 |
AED 17,365 |
- RTA fees are subject to change
- An additional charge of AED 320 is applicable in case of preponing any RTA test.
- Pay your fees in instalments with our 0% Easy Instalment Plan!
The students can choose the below training schedule at our Al Qusais and Al Quoz centres:
- Regular training (daily training from 8:30 AM to 5 PM)
- 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 hours training for 3 days in a week (2 hours training in 1 day) Available on Saturday-Monday-Wednesday OR Sunday-Tuesday-Thursday
- 1-hour training for 6 days in a week (1-hour training in 1 day) Available from Saturday to Thursday
- Friday training (only on Friday from 7 AM to 4 PM)
- 2 hours of training on every Friday (2 hours training in 1 day)
- 2 hours of training on every Friday (2 hours training in 1 day)
- Gold Training (as per your convenience)
- 2 hours training for 4 days in a week (2 hours training in 1 day)
IMPORTANT!
1. You must carry the RTA learners’ permit, EDI student ID and RTA handbook 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. These lectures are conducted on weekdays as well as Fridays. We offer these lectures in different languages such as English/Hindi/Urdu/Arabic at different locations across Dubai such as Al Qusais, Al Quoz, & Al Aweer.
Please note that all students have to bring their Registration Card (MDT), RTA Training Book and Learning Permit for the lectures attendance.
Lectures
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 LIVE lecture schedule.
Lecture No.
Language
Lecture 1
English & Urdu
Lecture 2
English, Arabic & Urdu
Lecture 3
English & Urdu
Lecture 4
English, Arabic & Urdu
Lecture 5
English, Arabic & Urdu
Lecture 6
English, Arabic & Urdu
Lecture 7
English, Arabic & Urdu
Lecture 8
English & Urdu
Lecture 9 (Articulated Truck)
English
- 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 remote instant interpretation of driving theoretical tests, conducted by RTA, to driver license applicants in different languages.The step is part of RTA's endeavours to enrich the Smart City initiative and realise 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 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 learners 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 the class time or you will be charged for the classes.
• Make proper payments for training and tests on time to avoid unnecessary problems/delays
Name of Test |
Test Location |
Taken by |
When |
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Knowledge Test |
Qusais & Al Quoz |
RTA |
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Parking test |
Qusais & Al Quoz |
RTA |
For students registered for 20 hours training; after passing theory test and taking 12 hours training |
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Assessment Test |
Qusais & Al Quoz |
EDI |
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Road Test |
Qusais & Al Quoz |
RTA |
On completing the registered number of classes and above tests |