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Driving Instructor Qualification
There is a three stage qualification process to becoming an ADI: |
ADI QUALIFICATION PROCESS
There is a three stage qualification process to becoming an ADI:
Part 1 -
Theory and Hazard Perception
Part 2 - Driving Ability Test
Part 3 - Test of Instructional Ability
N.B. All 3 parts must be completed within two years of passing Part 1.
Part 1 - Theory and Hazard Perception
You will be asked to complete 100 theory questions, which are in 4 bands, you must score 20 in each band to pass the theory test and score a minimum of 85% overall.
At this stage you will also need to take and pass the Hazard Perception Test, you will be shown 14 clips each with a clear developing hazard and one clip with two, totalling 15 hazards to be spotted. You can score up to 5 points per hazard but must achieve a score of 57 out of a possible 75.
Part 2 - Driving Ability Test
This is a thorough assessment of your driving, lasting about an hour, you will drive on a variety of roads including Motorways and be asked to carry out all of the manoeuvres that a learner might be asked to perform on test, plus a reverse to the right.
Your eyesight will also be checked by the examiner before the drive, you must be able to read a number plate at 90 feet (27.5m)
Part 3 - Test of Instructional Ability
This test is also about 1 hour in duration; it is broken into two 30 minute phases. It is designed to examine how you would instruct students at different levels.
Phase 1: this is a new or partly trained driver, where you will be teaching something new to the student
Phase 2: this would be a trained student at about test standard or a qualified driver. You would need to spot faults in the driving and help overcome them
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