DRIVER INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
Automatic Driving School training programme is unique to each individual. If you are working full time or a parent with limited availability, whatever the personal circumstances, we adapt our training packages to suit your needs.
Our instructor trainers have decades of experience in training and provide support throughout your training and after when you become a qualified ADI.
PART 1 THEORY TEST
The Part 1 test is a multiple-choice theory test based on the following:
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The Highway Code
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Know your traffic signs
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Driving - the essential skills
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The official Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) theory test kit for approved driving instructors e-Learning
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The Driving Instructor’s Handbook
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Practical Teaching Skills for Driving Instructors
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The duration of the test is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
PART 2 DRIVING ABILITY TEST
Part 2 of becoming an ADI is a driving ability test, in which an examiner will assess the following during a 1-hour test.
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An overview of the general driving abilities are:
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expert handling of the controls
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use of correct road procedure
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anticipation of the actions of other road users and then taking appropriate action
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sound judgement of distance, speed and timing
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consideration for the convenience and safety of other road users
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driving in an environmentally-friendly manner
PART 3 TRAINING
The final test is a 45-minute assessment by a DVSA examiner who will assess your ability to deliver a client-centred lesson with a student of your choice.
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You’ll be marked on 17 areas of competence that are grouped into 3 categories:
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lesson planning
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risk management
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teaching and learning strategies