Each year thousands of people start out along the road to becoming an Approved Driving Instructor (A.D.I.). This means for most the start of a new career, or in some cases a second.

Most drivers believe that they drive well and therefore expect it to be easy to teach others to drive. Consider the stereotype of husbands teaching wives to drive and the consequences!!
In our experience too many people do not fully understand what an Approved Driving Instructor does in terms of a job. Nor do they fully appreciate the knowledge and skills needed to be effective and an efficient instructor.

Consider the skills required. A high standard of driving ability. A sound knowledge of the subjects related to teaching others to drive, how to teach, how people learn, how to assess the performance of others. Communication, interpersonal skills and their application.

Where can I obtain further information about becoming an A.D.I.?

A more detailed explanation of all procedures can be found in the leaflet A.D.I. 14 available from www.dsa.gov.uk  along with other useful material, this starter pack will also include details of approved training establishments.

The following pages outline the procedures, examinations etc. which must be undertaken before becoming an Approved Driving Instructor. (A.D.I.). Study them carefully. Then decide if this is what you would like to do.
If you wish to proceed further please contact us.

Who can train to become a driving instructor?

You must:

• Hold a full British or Northern Ireland unrestricted car driving licence.
• Have held your full licence for 4 out of the last six years prior to entering the register after qualifying.
• Not have been disqualified from driving at any time within the 4 years prior to being entered on to the register.
• Be a fit and proper person to have your name entered on the register.
• Pass the register qualifying exam.

          ****** If you do not meet the above conditions you cannot proceed with the course. ******


The Theory Test (Part One)

The written test calls for a high standard of knowledge, it is a single paper of 100 questions. For every question there is a choice of 4 answers. Only one answer is correct. You have 90 minutes to complete the test.

The questions are based on the following:

• Road procedure
• Traffic Signs and Signals, Car Control, pedestrians and Mechanical Knowledge
• The Driving Test, Disabilities and The Law
• Publications and Instructional Techniques

To pass the multiple choice test you must:

Gain an overall pass mark of 85% or better

Reach a minimum mark of 80% in each of the four bands

It is therefore still possible to fail the examination, having gained the overall passmark.
Results of the Theory test will be given at the end of the examination.

Hazard Perception Test The Hazard Perception Test, consists of 14 video clips, each lasting one minute. The clips feature various types of hazards, such as vehicles,pedestrians and road conditions. The earlier the developing hazards are observed and a response made, the higher the score. Candidates score up to 5 marks on each hazard and the test contains 15 developing hazards. The pass mark for instructors is currently 57 out of 75.

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