Instructor Training Course

Training is a vital step in beginning your career and maintaining success. The right training programme can make all the difference to qualifying as an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI).

Official Register of Driving Instructor Training (ORDIT)

Under this scheme our training establishment and trainers undergo continuous formal review of the training we provide. The scheme's objective is to make ensure that students enjoy high standards of training and enjoy the experience of best business practice.

The qualifying examination is in three parts:

Part One: Theory

The test calls for a higher standard of knowledge than expected of a learner driver. The test is carried out in two parts; a multiple choice section and a hazard perception test which are taken at the same time.

This part of the test will last 90 minutes during which time you will be asked 100 questions split into four bands. Whilst the Hazard Perception Test has 14 clips, lasting about 1 minute and has 15 hazards in total.

Our training consists of 27 hours of classroom tuition over a 4 1/2 week period, (two, three hour sessions per week). The maximum class size is just 6 trainees. The course is structured to meet the DSA's criteria and the candidates individual needs. Experienced teacher trainers will endeavour to teach the most important aspects, using a variety of teaching methods.

The theory training provides the basis for future understanding of those subjects that make up your role as an effective ADI.

An e-mail support course can be provided as an alternative, although this through experience is not as beneficial as a structured Theory training course.

You must pass all three parts of the examination process in order and within two years of passing of the Theory exam.

Part Two: Driving Ability

The practical driving test consists of an eyesight test, show & tell questions and driving techniques element which lasts approximately 1 hour.
You must be able to read a car number plate at a distance of 27.5m (90') where the numbers/letters are 79.4mm high. If you do not pass the eyesight test, you are not allowed to take the driving technique element. This will count towards your three attempts.
The drive will cover varying types of road conditions, where possible, include motorways or dual carriageways, rural and urban conditions. You must also display the ability to perform a variety of manoeuvres.

Our training is based on individual needs and typically takes an average of 20 hours. This can be usually arranged around your own circumstances and job commitments with training times typically through Monday to Saturday, between 8am and 6pm.
All sessions are strictly on a one to one basis, very simply, this allows us to focus on your skills and therefore to make the most of your time. A comprehensive course will also include private practice as suggested by your trainer.

Part Three: Instruction

The objective of the test is to assess the quality of your instruction and your ability to pass your knowledge on to your pupils. The test is in two parts, each of which lasts about 30 minutes. You will be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and ability by giving practical driving instruction to the examiner who will take the role of the pupil. The examiner will select two of the following options: a novice or partly trained pupil, a pupil who is about driving test standard and a qualified driver undertaking driver development training.

For this part of the course, we will be teaching all physical driving tasks and teaching techniques, such as Fault assessment, Communication skills and the use of Question and Answer technique. We will ensure that you have plenty of practice at giving instruction to varying levels of pupil ability and attitude. You should be able to give a lesson on any aspect of learner driver training. In doing so you will be more than familiar with all of the Part 3 pre-set tests.

These skills will need to be taught effectively hour after hour whilst with real life pupils. We do follow DSA's recommendation of 40 training hours, if you opt to apply for a trainee licence. Not all trainee's choose this option, although it does provide the opportunity to practice what you have been taught. This benefits you, guaranteeing that you are receiving adequate, up to date training and are well on the way to passing the part 3 test and importantly, delivering quality instruction to real pupils.