Become a Driving Instructor - Driving Instructor Courses
Training to become a Driving Instructor is not as difficult as some might say. The problem comes when choosing your driving instructor training. You need the highest quality training possible, "without spending a fortune" to qualify. So, choose your Driving Instructor Course provider carefully. Place the initial emphasis on the quality and cost of the training and not on the promises of what the Driving School will give you when you pass.
At the end of the day, if you don't qualify - you won't need the school.
How to become a Driving Instructor
Several things need to be considered when deciding whether to become a driving instructor. Can you communicate effectively?, Can you remain calm and in control in a potentially dangerous situation?, Have you got dedicated time to study and practice?. These are just a few of the questions you need to ask yourself. Once you're satisfied it's the right career for you, consider the qualifying process.
You must register with the DSA (Driving Standards Agency) and be able to satisfy the conditions listed at the bottom of this page. Then there are 3 exams to be passed, in turn, which fully test your ability to qualify as an instructor. The exams are:
ADI Part 1 - The ADI Theory Test - as many attempts as needed
ADI Part 2 - The Driving Ability Test - 3 attempts
(Once the Part 2 is passed and you have completed 40 hours Part 3 training, you can sit the Part 3 test or opt for a Trainee Licence)
ADI Part 3 - The Instructional Ability Test - 3 attempts
In reality, the whole ADI Training Course will take anywhere from 3 months upwards, but can usually be done around your current job or commitments.
ADI Training UK...
...specialise in two areas - Teaching Learner Drivers and Training Potential Driving Instructors (PDI's) to become Approved Driving Instructors (ADI's). We don't offer Franchises, supply vehicles or provide pupils and we are not an Instructor Training College churning out an endless supply of trainees. We don't recruit on behalf of national or local driving schools. We simply teach pupils how to drive and provide the highest quality, but cost effective Driving Instructor Training courses. (find out more about us). |
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We believe the best way...
...to enter the world of becoming a Driving Instructor, and, before deciding on whether to join a school or go it alone, is to get to know what the positives and negatives are before it's too late.
Complete your ADI Training Course first ...
...you'll then have far more worthwhile knowledge and an insight into the world of becoming a Driving Instructor allowing you to decide the best option to take. Once you have completed your Driving Instructor Training, you can approach any Driving School armed with your Trainee Licence or your Green ADI badge and decide what you want from them.
By going the opposite way and signing up with a School first, you're in no position to negotiate, as you need them to train you.
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Before applying to Become a Driving Instructor you must be able to satisfy the following Conditions:
You must be over 21 years of age and have held a full and unrestricted driving licence for at least 4 years out the past 6 years. Your licence must be relatively clean with up to 5 points. You must not have been disqualified from driving at any time in the 4 years leading up to your application. You must be a fit and proper person and be able to provide two character references. Certain criminal convictions may exclude you from applying to join the register. If you are unsure or feel you may not meet the criteria, the DSA can be contacted on 0115 901 2500. You must be able to read a number plate at 90 feet with glasses if normally worn.