To Qualify as a ADI

The qualification examination is in three parts:

• A computer based theory test
• A practical test of your driving ability
• A practical test of your ability to instruct

You must take and pass all three parts of the examination in this order and you must complete the whole examination within two years of passing the theory test. If you are unable to complete the examinations within this time you must start again from the beginning and pass each part again. You can take the theory test as many times as you want but you are only allowed a maximum of three attempts at each of the practical tests within each two year qualification period. Additionally, you cannot start the qualifying process again until two years has passed since you last passed your theory test.

Part 1 Theory Test

This is a home study course structured so that you can complete most of it in your spare time at home with visits to my office for progress checks and to complete test exams. Inclusive in my total package i will provide all of the books that you will need in order to pass your theory test.

The advanced theory test consists of 100 multiple choice questions. You will have 90 minutes to answer the 100 questions that will be split into four bands which will be:
road procedure, traffic signs and signals, car control, pedestrians, mechanical knowledge
driving test, disabilities, law publications, instructional techniques.

The pass mark for the multiple choice part of the theory test is 85% -that is 85 questions answered correctly. However, you must reach a minimum 80% (20 out of 25) in each of the four bands. It is therefore possible for you to get an overall mark of 85% or above but still fail the examination because you have not gained the minimum of 80% in one of the bands.

Hazard perception

The hazard perception part is delivered on a computer but you respond by clicking a button on the mouse. You will be presented with a series of 14 video clips which feature every day road scenes, in each clip there will be at least one developing hazard, but one of the clips will feature two developing hazards. To achieve a high score you will need to respond to the developing hazard during the early part of its development. The maximum you can score on each hazard is five. You will not be able to review your answers to the hazard perception test; as on the road, you will only have one chance to respond to the developing hazard.The pass mark for the hazard perception part of the theory test is 57 out of 75

Part 2 Advanced driving test

This is a practical driving course to develop your own driving to the professional level required for the Advanced DSA Instructor Driving test. The Part 2 driving test is very similar to the current learner driving test however you are expected to perform to a higher standard. This is a 60 minute test and you are allowed a maximum of 6 minor faults. I will take you out in the car and assess your driving ability and then will work with you to bring you to DSA test standard. This can normally be done with in 12 hours of training.

Part 3 - Your ability to give instruction

The exercises

For each of the two roles the examiner will choose one of the exercises given below as the basis of the instruction:

• Safety precautions on entering the car and explanation of the controls
• Moving off and making normal stops
• Reversing and reversing into limited openings to the right or left
• Turning the vehicle round in the road to face the opposite direction, using forward and reverse gears
• Parking close to the kerb, using forward and reverse gears
• How to make an emergency stop and practical instruction in the use of mirrors
• Approaching and turning corners
• Judgement of speed, making progress and general road positioning
• Dealing with road junctions
• Dealing with crossroads
• Dealing with pedestrian crossings and giving correct signals in a clear and unmistakable manner
• Overtaking, meeting and crossing the path of other road users, allowing adequate clearance
  

The instruction you give should be tailored to the time available and to the standard of the ‘pupil’ being role-played by the examiner. You will probably find it helpful to establish the depth of the ‘pupil’s’ knowledge in each phase, by asking questions and observing the ‘pupil’s’ performance as you would with a real pupil you had not taught before.
How will I be assessed?

In assessing your performance, the examiner will take into account:
• the method, clarity, adequacy and correctness of instruction given
• the observation, analysis and correction of faults committed by the pupil
• your general manner
I recommend that you do at least 24 hours of in car training to prepare yourself fully for your first attempt at the part 3 test.

Trainee license

After completing 40 hours training you can apply for a trainee license, you will need to be sponsored by a driving school i.e. myself, this allows you to be legally paid for giving instruction while gaining on the job experience. This license lasts for 6months and can be extended at the sole discretion of the DSA. You will need to receive an additional 20 hours training or be supervised by myself for 20% of all lessons you give.
The benefit of this is, if you were unsuccessful at your 1st attempt at the part3 test you will be able to gain on the job experience dealing with real life situations before you take your 2nd attempt at the part 3 test.

The course

All my training is strictly on a one-one basis (no shared lessons)

You will receive all the course books and material required to pass all three tests.

Twelve hours in car training to take you to the Part 2: Advanced driving test standard

Twenty-four hours in car training to take you to the part 3: your ability to give instruction

All in car training is totally flexible to suit your needs and requirements

The cost of the course is

£1449.00 either paid in full or arrangements can be made to pay in three easy installments.