Driving Instructor Training

22/10/2020

The UK could see a major national shortage of driving instructors in the second half of 2020 and beyond

13/05/2019

09/11/2018

Congratulations to Heather Burnett from Gillingham in Kent on passing her DVSA approved driving instructor (ADI) part 2 test of driving ability.

Heather took up her driving instructor training course with Topclass Instructor Training and driving instructor trainer Tim Hunt. Heather passed her test at the Maidstone driving test centre.

Heather also passed her ADI part 1 test with us, It’s the first of 3 tests you have to pass to qualify as an ADI. It’s a computer-based theory / Hazard perception test.
There are 2 parts to the test:
multiple-choice questions
hazard perception - a video test about spotting hazards on the road.

You book and take them as a single test. You must pass both parts to pass the test.
You can book your approved driving instructor (ADI) part 2 test when you’ve passed your ADI part 1 test
It’s the second of 3 tests you have to pass to qualify as an ADI. It’s a test of your driving ability.

To pass the test you must be able to:
drive safely in different road and traffic conditions
Complete a set number of manoeuvres
show that you know The Highway Code by the way you drive.
The national standard for driving cars tells you everything you must be able to do to pass the test.

Part three the final Qualifying test is where the candidate has to show the ability to teach a learner driver with a supervising examiner assessing them in the back of the car. The national standard for driving cars and light vans sets out what you must be able to do and what you must know and understand to be a safe and responsible driver.
The syllabus sets out a way of teaching people that knowledge and those skills.

So onwards and upwards Heather only part 3 to go then you can call yourself a fully Qualified Driving Instructor!

If you’re interested in becoming a driving instructor click the link for further details on your potential new career.
http://www.topclassinstructortraining.co.uk/
https://www.ukadit.co.uk/adi-train…/topclass-driving-school/

09/11/2018

Congratulations to Lisa Burtenshaw from Chatham in Kent on passing her DVSA approved driving instructor (ADI) part 2 test of driving ability.

Lisa took up her driving instructor training course with Topclass Instructor Training and driving instructor trainer Tim Hunt. Lisa passed her test at the Maidstone driving test centre.

Lisa also passed her ADI part 1 test with us, It’s the first of 3 tests you have to pass to qualify as an ADI. It’s a computer-based theory / Hazard perception test.
There are 2 parts to the test:
multiple-choice questions
hazard perception - a video test about spotting hazards on the road.

You book and take them as a single test. You must pass both parts to pass the test.
You can book your approved driving instructor (ADI) part 2 test when you’ve passed your ADI part 1 test
It’s the second of 3 tests you have to pass to qualify as an ADI. It’s a test of your driving ability.

To pass the test you must be able to:
drive safely in different road and traffic conditions
Complete a set number of manoeuvres
show that you know The Highway Code by the way you drive.
The national standard for driving cars tells you everything you must be able to do to pass the test.

Part three the final Qualifying test is where the candidate has to show the ability to teach a learner driver with a supervising examiner assessing them in the back of the car. The national standard for driving cars and light vans sets out what you must be able to do and what you must know and understand to be a safe and responsible driver.
The syllabus sets out a way of teaching people that knowledge and those skills.

So onwards and upwards Lisa only part 3 to go then you can call yourself a fully Qualified Driving Instructor!

If you’re interested in becoming a driving instructor click the link for further details on your potential new career.
http://www.topclassinstructortraining.co.uk/
https://www.ukadit.co.uk/adi-train…/topclass-driving-school/

09/11/2018

Congratulations to Dawid Szewczyk from Dartford in Kent on passing his DVSA approved driving instructor (ADI) part 2 test of driving ability.

Dawid took up his driving instructor training course with Topclass Instructor Training and driving instructor trainer Tim Hunt. David passed his test at the Belvedere driving test centre.

Dawid came to Topclass driving instructor training after deciding he wanted a change of career. He also passed his ADI part 1 test with us, It’s the first of 3 tests you have to pass to qualify as an ADI. It’s a computer-based theory / Hazard perception test.
There are 2 parts to the test:
multiple-choice questions
hazard perception - a video test about spotting hazards on the road.

You book and take them as a single test. You must pass both parts to pass the test.
You can book your approved driving instructor (ADI) part 2 test when you’ve passed your ADI part 1 test
It’s the second of 3 tests you have to pass to qualify as an ADI. It’s a test of your driving ability.

To pass the test you must be able to:
drive safely in different road and traffic conditions
Complete a set number of manoeuvres
show that you know The Highway Code by the way you drive.
The national standard for driving cars tells you everything you must be able to do to pass the test.

Part three the final Qualifying test is where the candidate has to show the ability to teach a learner driver with a supervising examiner assessing them in the back of the car. The national standard for driving cars and light vans sets out what you must be able to do and what you must know and understand to be a safe and responsible driver.
The syllabus sets out a way of teaching people that knowledge and those skills.

So onwards and upwards Dawid only part 3 to go then you can call yourself a fully Qualified Drivin Instructor!

If you’re interested in becoming a driving instructor click the link for further details on your potential new career.
http://www.topclassinstructortraining.co.uk/
https://www.ukadit.co.uk/adi-train…/topclass-driving-school/

18/02/2018

https://despatch.blog.gov.uk/2018/02/17/making-the-conduct-expected-of-driving-instructors-clearer/

Official advice and information for driver and rider trainers from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

04/12/2017

Changes to the ADI part 3 test from December 2017

What happens during your approved driving instructor (ADI) part 3 test will be different from 23 December 2017.

How the test will work

A Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency examiner will watch you give a client-centred driving lesson lasting about an hour to one of your pupils.

Your pupil can be a learner or a full licence holder. They can’t be an ADI or someone else who is preparing to take the ADI part 3 test.

You can take your trainer or mentor with you, but they can’t take part in the lesson.

The examiner will look for evidence that you meet the national standard for driver and rider training.

What you’ll be marked on

You’ll be marked on 17 areas of competence that are grouped into 3 categories:
•lesson planning
•risk management
•teaching and learning strategies

The 17 areas of competence are listed in the ADI part 3 test report form, which the examiner will fill in at the end of your test.

You’ll get a score from 0 to 3 for each of the 17 competencies, which are added up to work out if you’ve passed the test, and what your grade will be.

Your test result

After you give the lesson, the examiner will discuss your performance and give you your result.

You’ll get your grade, along with your completed ADI part 3 test report form.

0-30 Fail Your performance is unsatisfactory, and you won’t join the ADI register
31-42 Grade B You’ll be allowed to join the ADI register
43-51 Grade A You have shown a high standard of instruction and you’ll be allowed to join the ADI register

You’ll automatically fail if:
•you get a score of 7 or less in the ‘risk management’ category
•the examiner stops the lesson because you’ve put yourself or someone else in danger

If you pass

You can apply for your first ADI badge if you pass the ADI part 3 test.

You must apply within 12 months of passing the test, or you’ll have to pass all 3 qualifying tests again.

If you don’t pass

You can take the test again if you fail the first or second attempt. You must book the next attempt within 2 years of passing your ADI part 1 test.

Failing the third attempt

You have to retake and pass the ADI part 1 test and ADI part 2 test again if you fail the ADI part 3 test at your third attempt.

You must wait 2 years from when you originally passed the ADI part 1 test before you can take it again.

04/12/2017

What happens during your approved driving instructor (ADI) part 2 test will be different from 23 December 2017.

Find out what happens during the test if you take it before 23 December 2017.

There will be 5 parts to the test:
•an eyesight check
•‘show me, tell me’ vehicle safety questions
•general driving ability
•manoeuvres
•independent driving

The changes apply to the ‘show me, tell me’ questions, manoeuvres and independent driving parts of the test.

How long the test lasts

The test takes around one hour.

The eyesight test

You’ll have to read a number plate from a distance of:
•26.5 metres for vehicles with a new-style number plate
•27.5 metres for vehicles with an old-style number plate

New-style number plates start with 2 letters followed by 2 numbers, such as AB51 ABC.

You’ll fail the test if you don’t pass the eyesight test. It will count as one of the 3 attempts you’re allowed at the ADI part 2 test.

‘Show me, tell me’ questions

You’ll be asked 5 vehicle safety questions known as the ‘show me, tell me’ questions. These test that you know how to carry out basic safety tasks.

You’ll be asked:
•3 ‘tell me’ questions at the start of your test, before you start driving
•2 ‘show me’ questions while you’re driving - for example, showing how to wash the windscreen using the car controls and wipers

You’ll get a driving fault for each incorrect answer you give.

You’ll get a serious fault and fail the test if you answer all 5 questions incorrectly, or if you lose control of the car while answering any of the ‘show me’ questions.

Your general driving ability

You’ll have to show the examiner all of the following:
•expert handling of the controls
•use of correct road procedure
•anticipation of the actions of other road users and then taking appropriate action
•sound judgement of distance, speed and timing
•consideration for the convenience and safety of other road users
•driving in an environmentally-friendly manner

You’ll drive in varying road and traffic conditions, including motorways or dual carriageways where possible.

You might also be asked to carry out an emergency stop.

Reversing your vehicle

The examiner will ask you to do 2 of the following exercises:
•parallel park at the side of the road
•reverse into a parking bay and drive out
•drive into a parking bay and reverse out
•pull up on the right-hand side of the road, reverse for around 2 car lengths, and rejoin the traffic

Independent driving

You’ll have to drive for about 20 minutes by following either:
•directions from a sat nav
•traffic signs

The examiner will tell you which you have to do.

Following directions from a sat nav

The examiner will provide the sat nav and set it up for you.

You can’t follow directions from your own sat nav during the test.

Going off the route

Your test result won’t be affected if you take a wrong turning, unless you make a fault while doing it.

The examiner will help you get back on the route if you do.

If you can’t see traffic signs

If you can’t see a traffic sign (for example, because it’s covered by trees), the examiner will give you directions until you can see the next one.

If you make mistakes during your test

You can carry on if you make a mistake. It might not affect your test result if it’s not serious.

The examiner will only stop your test if they think your driving is a danger to other road users.

15/11/2017

Congratulations to my PDI Marcus Elwer who passed his final exam ( Part 3 ) first time and qualified as a fully fledged driving instructor with Topclass Driving Instructor Training. Well done Marcus very well deserved for all your hard work and effort Welcome to the Topclass Team !.
http://topclassdrivinglessons.com/
http://www.topclassinstructortraining.co.uk/
https://www.ukadit.co.uk/