APPROVED DRIVING INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

Ward ADT is delighted to be able to offer the highest level of Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) training for those looking to qualify as DVSA Approved Driving Instructors. For those instructors who are already qualified we offer standards check training and standards check rescue training to help you stay qualified and remain on the official DVSA register of approved driving instructors.

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HOW DO I BECOME AN APPROVED DRIVING INSTRUCTOR?

In order to become a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) the applicant will need to satisfy the legal requirements of the role; be aged 21 years or older and have held their driving licence for the category they wish to teach for 3 years or more. They must firstly apply to become an instructor by joining the official register and will be subject to a criminal records check (CRB) and driving licence check to make sure they are deemed a 'fit and proper' person by the DVSA registrar. Whilst some traffic offences will automatically disqualify entrance, some minor offences are acceptable so it's best to check with the DVSA if you are in any doubt about your driving licence or previous criminal record. Once satisfactory checks are complete the applicant may apply to join the register as a trainee driving instructor who will then be required to complete a three (3) part examination of qualifying tests before they will be a fully qualified ADI.

THE ADI PART 1 EXAMINATION

The ADI Part 1 consists of a computer based theory (multiple choice questions) and hazard perception test and is conducted at an approved driver theory test centre. You have 1 hour and 30 minutes to answer 100 multiple-choice questions. There are 25 questions in each of these 4 categories:

road procedure
traffic signs and signals, car control, pedestrians and mechanical knowledge
driving test, disabilities, and the law
publications and instructional techniques

Once you have completed the multiple choice questions the test will progress to the hazard perception test phase where you’ll then watch 14 video clips. The clips feature everyday road scenes and contain at least one ‘developing hazard’ - but one of the clips features 2 developing hazards You get points for spotting the developing hazards as soon as they start to happen. This is known as the scoring window. Upon completion of your test you’ll get the result at the test centre. You must pass both parts to pass the test ADI part one test. In order to pass the multiple-choice part, you must get both:

an overall score of at least 85 out of 100
at least 20 out of 25 in each of the 4 categories of questions

You’ll fail if you get an overall score of 85 or higher, but don’t score high enough in each of the 4 categories.

To pass the hazard perception part, you need to score at least 57 points out of 75.

There are no limits on how many times you can take the ADI part 1 examination however upon passing the part 1 you will then have 2 years to qualify as an Approved Driving Instructor.

FEATURED COURSE

DVSA ADI PART 2 TRAINING
20 HOUR DRIVING COURSE

James Ward of WardADT is one of the few DVSA Approved Driving Instructors in the country to have achieved the Grade A 51/51 score at Standards Check and I am delighted to be able to offer DVSA Approved Driving Instructor training to PDI's preparing for their Part 2 and Part 3 tests as well as assisting current ADI's with forthcoming Standards Check training.

This Part 2 training course provides a PDI with around 20 hours of on-road driver training in preparation for their test of driving ability and is based on the DVSA MSM/PSL routine driving criteria instructing the candidate on all driving areas they can expect to see at test level as well as enhancing their core driving skills beyond that of learner and experienced driver. As with all WardADT courses, all our training is delivered one to one and you'll never share your learning time with another candidate unless you have specifically had this pre-approved beforehand (business development needs) or upon client request.

This course can be completed intensively over 2-3 days or over a period of weekends to suit your commitments. Upon successful completion of the Part 2 test the prospective instructor can apply for their PDI pink badge upon completion of their 40 hours or choose to take the final stage of the qualifying criteria; the ADI Part 3 teaching examination.

£1299.99

THE ADI PART 2 EXAMINATION

The ADI Part 2 is a test of your driving ability and is conducted at designated DVSA driving test centres, please note that not all learner test centres offer ADI Part 2 tests.

There are 5 parts to the approved driving instructor (ADI) part 2 test:

an eyesight check
‘show me, tell me’ vehicle safety questions
general driving ability
manoeuvres
independent driving

In order to pass the Part 2 you will need to pass an eyesight test from a distance of 27m (new style plate) or 27.5m (old style plate) then demonstrate a high ability of vehicle handling skills, excellent practical knowledge of The Highway Code, complete a series of driving manoeuvres and answer five (5) 'show me, tell me' questions; namely 3 tell me (before you start driving) and 2 show me (whilst driving on test).

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, generally this happens on 1 out of 3 tests.

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

The ADI Part 2 also features some independent driving (following signs as instructed by the examiner) or using a Sat Nav device. This section of the test generally lasts around 20 minutes.

If you pass the ADI Part 2 you have two routes available in order to qualify as an ADI:

1. You can apply to become a Potential Driving Instructor (PDI) upon completion of your mandatory 40 hours training and this is known as getting your Pink Badge. You will need to be sponsored by your training ADI for this process, have 25% of your lessons supervised (or complete an additional 20 hours of training) and must pass the ADI part 3 exam within 6 months of badge expiry. This process allows you to 'earn and learn' by gaining experience of teaching to help prepare for the part 3 examination.

Or...

2. Upon completion of training (known as the 40 hours) if you feel you are suitably prepared, you can apply to take the Part 3 exam directly without first having held the PDI badge. It is worth noting that you cannot charge for driving instruction if you do not hold a pink badge or are a fully qualified ADI (green badge) holder. This option is favoured by those who have already come from training backgrounds.

Should you fail the part 2 you will have 2 further attempts before being removed from the register.

FEATURED COURSE

DVSA ADI PART 3 TRAINING
40 HOUR COURSE

This Part 3 training course provides a PDI with their required 40 hours in preparation for their test of teaching ability and is based on the new Standards Check criteria encompassing the original pre-set tests, learner driver syllabus as well as instructing the candidate in client centred learning and coaching methods which they will be subject to under test conditions.

This course can be completed in an intensive week or over a period of weekends to suit your commitments. Upon completion the prospective instructor can apply for their PDI pink badge or take the final stage of the qualifying criteria; the ADI Part 3 teaching examination.

£1999.99

Depending on the route you choose to take upon completion of your mandatory 40 hours, should you apply for your PDI (pink badge) you will be subject to either a percentage of lessons supervised by a fully qualified ADI or choose to complete a further 20 hours training within 6 months of applying for your pink badge and taking the part 3 examination. Completion of a further 20 hours is the preferred route of many PDI's and WardADT can assist you in completing this and recording this on your ADI21AT form.

ADDITIONAL 20 HOURS - £1299.99*

(* Only available to existing students)

THE ADI PART 3 EXAMINATION

The ADI Part 3 is a test of your practical teaching ability and is by far the hardest part of the qualifying process. Currently, the ADI Part 3 pass rate stands at around 36% (nationally) and only around 9% of ADI applicants fully qualify to become Approved Driving Instructors. Gone are the days of the old PST's (pre-set tests) where the examiner would pre-select your teaching topic and now-a-days the Part 3 is based on the DVSA standards check principles of coaching and client-centred learning.

A Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) examiner will watch you giving a client-centred driving lesson to one of your pupils for about 45 minutes.

At the start of the lesson, discuss the goals for the lesson and risk management with your pupil. This should take no more than 3 minutes. Your pupil must drive for about 40 minutes of the lesson. You cannot spend the whole lesson teaching a manoeuvre, but you can include a short recap of one you’ve taught in a previous lesson.

If you need to give your pupil immediate feedback, you are allowed to stop safely during the lesson.

At the end of the lesson, give your pupil no more than 3 minutes to reflect on their performance.

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

Your pupil can be a learner or a full licence holder but not an Approved Driving Instructor or someone preparing for their Part 3 (PDI). You’ll be marked on 17 areas of competence that are grouped into 3 categories:

lesson planning
risk management
teaching and learning strategies

You can take the part 3 examination in either a manual or automatic vehicle and be authorised to teach in both types of vehicle as long as you personally hold a full manual, category B driving licence. If you only hold an automatic driving licence you will be limited to only teaching in automatic vehicles.

These 17 areas of competence are listed on the ADI part 3 test report form, which the examiner will fill in at the end of your test explaining the scoring process. In order to pass your Part 3 you need to score a minimum of 31/51 and this will award the Grade B (old scoring of 4/6) and to achieve a Grade A you will need to get a score of 43 or more out of 51. Should you score 7 or less in the risk management category you will automatically fail and similarly should you score 30 or less overall this will also result in a fail. If you fail your first Part 3 you will have two further attempts to qualify however you will be removed from the register if you fail on your third and final attempt. You must wait 2 years before you can reapply.

Upon successfully passing your Part 3 you will be eligible to apply for your full ADI licence and may refer to yourself as a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor. Within 12 months of joining the register you will be subject to your first ADI standards check and you will be informed of this by the Registrar by post.

FEATURED COURSE

DVSA STANDARDS CHECK TRAINING

& ADI PART 3 RESCUE TRAINING

James Ward of Ward ADT is one of the few DVSA Approved Driving Instructors in the country to have achieved the Grade A 51/51 score at Standards Check and I am delighted to be able to offer DVSA Approved Driving Instructor training to PDI's preparing for their Part 2 and Part 3 tests as well as assisting current ADI's with forthcoming Standards Check training.

Have you got your ADI standards check coming up or recently failed one? Have you failed your Part 3 and on your final test attempt? Ward ADT can help!

Ward ADT are pleased to offer standards check and part 3 rescue training to ADI's where we'll assist you in understanding the standards check scoring system and the areas you need to work on with your client centred learning techniques to afford a test pass and remain on the register. We can assist you with your learners and suggest suitable changes in your instruction to better suit the needs of your learner and protect your livelihood.

3 HOUR SESSION £374.99

6 HOUR SESSION £599.99

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