To become an ADI (Approved
Driving Instructor) you must :
- Hold a British or Northern
Ireland unrestricted car 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
the driving test all count towards the four years.
- Be a fit
and proper person to have your name entered onto the register
- Pass the register
qualifying examinations
- Be able to
read a car number plate at a distance of 27.5M (90 feet)
The qualifying exams are in
three parts
Part 1 : The
computer based Theory Test
Part 2 : The
practical test of your driving ability
Part 3 : The
ability to instruct test
The computer
based theory test
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% in each band, 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 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 |
