Before You Start
Before you start your driving instructor training course certain criteria have
to be met.
To become a driving instructor you will need:
- A full UK or EU car driving license held continuously for at least four years prior to application
- Have less than 6 penalty points on your licence
- Read a normal size number plate from 27.5 metres (90 ft)
The CRB Check
Applicants who intend to start the ADI qualifying process will need to
have a criminal record check. This is obtained free of charge through Capita
Recruitment on behalf of the Driving Standards Agency (DSA). Capita will ask you
five simple questions to ensure you have no serious convictions and your driving
licence is in order.
If everything is in order an application pack will be sent out for you to complete and return. You will receive a unique reference number which is required when you apply for the first exam. You can proceed with the course once you know the application is on its way.
Contact Capita: 0870 850 2455 / 0870 850 2516 crb.enquires@capita.co.uk
The Tests
There are three tests to pass before you become a qualified driving
instructor which must be taken in order:
- Stage One - Theory test.
- Stage Two - The Driving Test.
- Stage Three - The Instructional Ability Test.
There is no limit to the number of times you can take the Stage One theory test. For stages two and three you will be limited to three attempts at each test.
The Part 1 Theory Test
This is split into two parts:
- A 100 question multiple choice exam
- A hazard perception test
The Part 2 Driving Test
This is an advanced driving test. The test can be taken at most local
driving test centres.
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The Part 3 Teaching Ability Test
This a role play test where the examiner assumes the position of a pupil.
The test is split into two parts:
- Phase one - A partly trained pupil
- Phase two - A fully trained pupil
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