Are you looking for a career and would like a job that is profitable and rewarding?
Would you like to meet new people everyday and be your own boss?
Have you considered training to become a
driving instructor
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There is an ever increasing demand for driving instructors and it is a life skill
- once you have qualified you will be able to work as many or as few hours as you
like for as long as you like.
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What does it take to become a
driving instructor
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The qualification process consists of three parts, known as Part 1, Part 2 and Part
3.
The three parts include a test on advanced driving theory, an advanced driving test
and a test on teaching pupils. All three parts must be passed in order to qualify.
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Basic Requirements
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In order to become a
driving instructor
you must:
- Hold a full British or Northern Ireland unrestricted car driving licence
- Have held your full licence for 4 out of the last six years prior to entering the
register after qualifying
- Not have been disqualified from driving at any time within the 4 years prior to
being entered on to the register
- Be a fit and proper person to have your name entered on the register
- Pass the register qualifying tests
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Part 1 - Theory Multiple Choice Questions and Hazard Perception Test
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You can attempt the Part 1 test any number of times.
The driving theory part of the test is computer based (touch screen) and is made
up of 100 multiple choice questions.
The hazard perception part of the test is also computer based and consists of 14
individual video clips in which you must react to developing hazards.
The DSA have theory test centres all over the country so finding one close to where
you live should not be difficult.
Multiple Choice Questions
The questions are broken down into 4 main subject areas:
- Road Procedure
- Traffic signs and signals; Car control; Pedestrians; Mechanical knowledge
- Driving Test; Disabilities; Law
- Publications; Instructional techniques
Each subject area will contain 25 questions.
To pass you must have a score of 80% or above in each band and achieve an overall
pass mark of 85%.
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Hazard Perception Test
This is the second part of the theory test and consists of 14 individual video clips,
13 clips contain 1 major developing hazard and 1 clip contains 2 major developing
hazards.
This part of the test is to assess your ability to see the hazardous situations
and your response to these. You identify the developing hazards by clicking the
mouse, the quicker you respond the higher the mark.
You must receive a pass mark of 57 or above out of a possible 75.
Please note:- You need to pass both parts of the theory test to
obtain an overall pass for the Part 1 test. You will receive your results at the
end of the tests.
You can study for your Theory Test online at Driving Theory 4 All
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Part 2 - The Advanced Driving Test
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You are only allowed a maximum of 3 attempts at this test.
The driving test takes approximately 60 minutes including an eyesight test (you
must be able to read a number plate at a distance of 27.5m).
You will also be asked the safety questions called "Show Me, Tell Me".
You will be asked 5 questions, 3 of which will be "Tell Me" and 2 of which will
be "Show Me".
You will be tested on your general drive and 5 manoeuvres:
- Left Reverse
- Turn In The Road
- Right Reverse
- Reverse Park
- Emergency Stop
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The test will also include driving on a motorway or an "A" road if a motorway is
unavailable.
You cannot accumulate more than 6 minor mistakes, e.g. not checking your mirrors
before changing speed, to achieve a pass. You will receive your result at the end
of the test.
After passing part 2 you can either move straight onto Part 3 or choose to take
the option of a trainee licence which will allow you to teach before passing your
Part 3 test.
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Part 3 - The Instructional Ability Test
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As with Part 2, you are only allowed a maximum of 3 attempts at this test.
This test lasts for 60 minutes and is broken into 2 phases.
In the first phase the examiner acts the part of a "pupil" who will either be just
starting to drive or a novice and you will be expected to teach this "pupil" a specific
topic (e.g. Left reverse) to the standard required.
In the second phase the examiner plays a "pupil" who is nearing test standard but
has a few "faults" in a specific area (e.g. Dealing with junctions). You will be
expected to give the appropriate tuition to correct these "faults".
Both phase 1 and 2 of this test have to be passed in order to achieve a pass mark
for Part 3. Your results will be given to you at the end of the test.
Please note:- The length of time to complete all 3 stages depends
on the DSA test waiting times, but once Part 1 is completed you must qualify within
a 2 year period or you will have to start again with Parts 1 and 2.
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Course Fees
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The literature includes the DSA book containng all of the driving instructor multiple
choice questions and other books and DVD's required to get you though this test.
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Part 2
Training
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£25.00
per hour
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This part of the training is all about brushing up your existing driving skills.
The number of hours required varies widely from trainee to trainee.
Whatever your current standard of driving, our patient instructors will give you
all the tuition you require for success.
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Part 3
Training
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£25.00
per hour
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This part of the training will probably be different to anything you have done before
- it is not easy so don't expect instant results!
You will be taught to instruct pupils of all levels of ability and to modify your
approach to suit individual pupils' personalities.
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For Further Information
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- All tuition is on a one-to-one basis
- Career development loans are available via certain banks (Co-Op Bank, Barclays Bank
and The Royal Bank Of Scotland)
- A trainee licence lasts for 6 months (extensions may be available depending on circumstances)
and costs £140.00
- An ADI licence lasts for 4 years but then has to be renewed by sending the required
fee of £300.00
to the DSA
- You will receive "check tests" while working as an ADI, these are to ensure your
tuition is still to the grade required by the DSA
For additional information please Contact Us
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