Become a Driving Instructor, Is it right for me?

Becoming a Driving Instructor is more than a Job….. As an approved Driving Instructor (ADI). You can have a rewarding career while teaching people an important life skill – how to drive safely and responsibly. It’s a qualification, a responsibility to road safety and a business all in one.

Is becoming a Driving Instructor right for you?

Complete this online tool to find out:
– How your expectations of the job match what it’s really like
– How well your skills and attitude match those you’ll need
– How much you understand about driving theory and practice

When you’ve answered all the questions, you’ll get feedback to help you decide if becoming a Driving Instructor is right for you.

Are your a focused driver?

Take our interactive test and find out if you’re alert when behind the wheel. Your attention will be put to the test.

It’s easy to get distracted. Losing concentration when driving can have serious consequences.
Try the Open University interactive test and you’ll be asked to complete a task whilst travelling along a road. It sounds easy, but is it?


How can I become a Driving Instructor

Requirements 

​You should be at least 21 years of age.
Have held a full UK driving licence for at least 3 years. You should have at least 4 years of driving experience before entering the ADI register.
You should not have been disqualified from driving in the last 4 years before joining the ADI register.
You should have no more than 6 penalty points on your licence.
You should be fit and healthy – this is quite vague, so if you’re unsure, ask during the application stage.
Complete and pass a DBS check, which has to be renewed every 4 years.

Part 1

You can book your approved Driving Instructor (ADI) part 1 test when your application to start the ADI qualifying process has been accepted.
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It’s the first of 3 tests you have to pass to qualify as an ADI. It’s a theory 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.

Part 2

Now you can book your Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) part 2 Car test 
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It’s the second of 3 tests you have to pass to qualify as an ADI. 
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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
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The test takes around one hour.

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

Part 3

Now you can book your Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) part 3 Instructor test 

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.
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The examiner will look for evidence that you meet the National Standard for Driver and Rider Training.
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You’ll be marked on 17 areas of competence that are grouped into 3 categories:
Lesson Planning
Risk Management
Teaching and Learning Strategies
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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.

If after reading all of this you are still really excited to start your journey, now is the time to get in touch with the Drive-Up Training team to discuss the 1:1 support your’e going to get to help you through the training process

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