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| To become and ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) you must: |
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Hold a British or Northern Ireland
unrestricted driving licence
· Have not been disqualified from driving at any time in the four years prior to entry on the register
· Have held that licence for a total of at least four years in the past six years prior to entering the register after qualifying. Holding a foreign, an automatic, or a provisional licence held after passing the driving test all count towards the four years.
· Be a fit and proper person to have your name entered on the register
· Pass the register qualifying examinations
· Be able to read to read a car number plate at a distance of 27.5M (90 feet)
The qualifying exams are in 3 parts:
· The computer based theory test
· The practical test of your driving ability
· The ability to instruct test
The computer based theory
· Have not been disqualified from driving at any time in the four years prior to entry on the register
· Have held that licence for a total of at least four years in the past six years prior to entering the register after qualifying. Holding a foreign, an automatic, or a provisional licence held after passing the driving test all count towards the four years.
· Be a fit and proper person to have your name entered on the register
· Pass the register qualifying examinations
· Be able to read to read a car number plate at a distance of 27.5M (90 feet)
The qualifying exams are in 3 parts:
· The computer based theory test
· The practical test of your driving ability
· The ability to instruct test
The computer based theory
This a computer based theory test that is in two parts. Part 1
consists of 100 multiple choice questions, and for every
question there is a choice of four or six possible answers.
You must indicate the correct answer or answers by touching the correct box on the computer screen. You will be given 90 minutes to complete the test. The questions are divided into four bands. These are:
Band one: Road Procedures
Band two: Traffic signals and signs, car control, pedestrians, mechanics knowledge (basic)
Band three: Driving test, disabilities, law
Band four: Publications, instructional techniques
The minimum pass mark in each band is 80%, but you must achieve an overall pass mark of 85%
Part 2 of the theory test is a Hazard Perception Test. This is the same test taken by learner
You must indicate the correct answer or answers by touching the correct box on the computer screen. You will be given 90 minutes to complete the test. The questions are divided into four bands. These are:
Band one: Road Procedures
Band two: Traffic signals and signs, car control, pedestrians, mechanics knowledge (basic)
Band three: Driving test, disabilities, law
Band four: Publications, instructional techniques
The minimum pass mark in each band is 80%, but you must achieve an overall pass mark of 85%
Part 2 of the theory test is a Hazard Perception Test. This is the same test taken by learner
drivers, However the pass mark
for instructors is higher. 57 out of 75. You must pass both
parts of the theory test In one sitting. A fail in either part
will mean that you will have to retake both parts again.
The practical test of your driving ability
This is a practical test to show your driving ability, but is not simply a slightly more difficult L test, it is of a more advanced nature and you would be expected to show a high level of competence.
The route chosen would cover where possible all types of roads and road conditions. These would include roads carrying heavy and fast moving traffic both in built up and rural areas. You will also have to demonstrate all the manoeuvres, Left and Right Reverse, Parallel Parking and Bay Parking, and be able to carry out the emergency Stop procedure.
Before leaving the test centre you will have to pass the eyesight test and be able to answer the "Show me", "Tell me", questions.
The practical test of your driving ability
This is a practical test to show your driving ability, but is not simply a slightly more difficult L test, it is of a more advanced nature and you would be expected to show a high level of competence.
The route chosen would cover where possible all types of roads and road conditions. These would include roads carrying heavy and fast moving traffic both in built up and rural areas. You will also have to demonstrate all the manoeuvres, Left and Right Reverse, Parallel Parking and Bay Parking, and be able to carry out the emergency Stop procedure.
Before leaving the test centre you will have to pass the eyesight test and be able to answer the "Show me", "Tell me", questions.
The ability to instruct
The object of Part three is to assess the value of the instruction you give and you ability to be able to pass your knowledge to your pupils. This part of the test is in two parts, each lasting about half an hour. Your examiner, by way of role play, will play the part of the pupil.
During Phase one you will be asked to give a lesson to a beginner or partly trained pupil. The examiner will explain everything to you before you start with regard to the pupils ability and the type of lesson he wishes you to teach (i.e. Moving away and stopping, Meeting other traffic, etc).
During phase two you will be asked to give a lesson to a pupil who is near test standard, once again with the examiner playing the part of the pupil. During both phases you will be expected to maintain control of the lesson whilst staying patient, calm and tactful, giving encouragement to the pupil when appropriate. You will have to pass both phases on the same test to pass.
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