To become an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) you will first need to apply to join the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) Potential Driving Instructor (PDI) Register (the Register). You will then have to pass the three parts of the qualifying examination to become an ADI.
What an ADI does
Being an ADI involves more than teaching someone to drive a vehicle. You will be responsible for developing a high standard of driving behaviour among new drivers, many of whom are young and inexperienced.
As an ADI you will be expected to show a:
high regard for all aspects of road safety
high standard of driving and instructional ability
professional approach to your customers
responsible attitude to your pupils and profession Deciding if a career as an ADI is for you
A career as an ADI is very demanding, but can also be very rewarding. The job requires patience and understanding, and the ability to get on with people.
You will also need:
a thorough knowledge of the theory and practice of driving
an ability to teach
the ability to provide a professional service to people from different backgrounds
business sense
The nature of the ADI business means that you may have to work unsociable hours to fit in with your pupils’ needs. You must be able to teach the last lesson of the day as professionally as the first. You will be responsible for your own safety, and that of your pupils and other road users.
Registering as a potential driving instructor
You will be accepted onto the Register if you:
hold a full UK, European Union or European Economic Area unrestricted car driving licence
have held the car driving licence for at least four out of the previous six years prior to joining the Register after qualifying
have not been disqualified from driving at any time in the four years prior to joining the Register
are a ‘fit and proper’ person to have your name entered on the Register
All spent and unspent convictions, motoring and non-motoring will be taken into account when DSA assesses your suitability to be entered on the Register. This includes fixed penalties such as speeding.
Criminal record checks
You will need to have a criminal record check if you are:
applying to become a PDI
an existing ADI applying to extend your registration
an existing ADI wanting to re-register
The DSA uses the Criminal Records Bureau for obtaining criminal record checks of people in England and Wales, and Disclosure Scotland for people in Scotland.
Qualifying tests and registration
ADI qualifying tests
The qualifying process consists of three tests:
theory (part one)
driving ability assessment (part two)
test of instructional ability (part three)
You will have to pass all three parts of the qualifying examination to become an ADI. After passing part one, you have two years in which to complete and pass the remaining two parts.
You must apply for registration as an ADI within 12 months of passing the final part of the qualifying examination. The qualifying process is not easy. Failure to pass both practical exams within the two-year period, or not applying for ADI registration within 12 months of passing the final exam, will mean starting the process again from the beginning.
PART 1 - ADI Theory test
100 multi choice questions with a pass rate of 85 out 100 to pass, and Hazard perception, 14 video clips of hazards and you must get a 57 out of 74 to pass, both must be passed at the same time.
For this part of the course we will provide all study packs needed to complete this part of the course plus a hot line for you to ring when ever you should get stuck to help you on your way at minimal costs. We will also provide your first initial assessment drive so to introduce you to Part 2.
PART 2 - Driving ability test
A 60 minute test of your driving not unlike the DIAmond advanced test with various set manoeuvres and road conditions, you must pass with 6 minor marks or less.
For this part of the course you will be trained up to an Advanced style of driving on road. This will put you at a standard that will be capable of passing any DSA part 2 test and also Advanced driving test set by any one of the Advanced driving groups in this country.
PART 3 - Instructional ability test
A test to show that you can transfer your knowledge to both novice and more advanced learner drivers, again it is a 60 minute test split in to 2 x 30 minute parts and you must pass with a grade not less than 4 to qualify and take up your new career as an ADI.
Again for this part of the course you will train on road the good practices of teaching someone to drive. This will be done to DSA and ORDIT level so you can go on to get top grades in you final part 3 exam and also go on to build your own business.
No special requirements are needed, but you must be over 21 on qualification, have held a full UK licence for 3 years on completion of part 3 with no more than 6 points, and be cleared by CRB checks.
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To become an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) you will first need to apply to join the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) Potential Driving Instructor (PDI) Register (the Register). You will then have to pass the three parts of the qualifying examination to become an ADI. 