October 20th 2008

When it comes to the controls lesson on the pst’s. Most people give it little or no thought, yet this is one of the most hazardous parts of the test. As most people give it the least amount of preparation.

Very often the attitude is “i know what a seat does”, “I know how the seat belt works”

Great you might do, but onre of the most common faults is not setting the “base line” or finding out what the person knows. The amount of times i have been with a pdi and started this lesson, and they either don’t ask anything or just say “have you had any driving Lessons?”

No this is my first one.. Comes the reply

~Thus starts a 20 minute speech on what everything does, with very little involvement of me.

Despite me looking around, not interested and huffing and puffing, then comes “why aren’t you listening to me”

I’m bored

Well you need to know what all this stuff is and what it does

I do know

I thought you hadn’t had any driving lessons before

I haven’t

Then how do you know what it is

I’m the under 17 Formula 3000 World Racing Champion!!

(but this is my first driving lesson, i’ve never been allowed to drive on the road up until today)

Here endeth your test!!!

After that has been established remember to use the 3 points of description?

What’s that? I hear you ask.

1) What it is

2) What it does

3) My commands will be

Prospective driving instructors are advised by the Driving Standards Agency to train to become a driving instructor with an ORDIT registered trainer.

Following discussions between the Driving Standards Agency and representatives from the driver training industry it was agreed that in the prospective driving instructor’s and the general public’s best interests it would be best served by there being a single register of suitably qualified and inspected trainers and training establishments. ORDIT the official register of driving instructor training is that directory.

Its objectives are to establish and maintain acceptable standards of driving instructor training for those trainers and training establishments who wish to have their names entered onto the official register of driving instructor training. The register is run by the Driving Standards Agency.

For information on Becoming A Driving Instructor or Instructor Training why not call us.

ORDIT trainers have undergone very thorough inspections of their work. The DSA Supervising Examiners (ADI) conducts these inspections.

We are on the ORDIT register and our belief is that sometime in the near future it will become law that only ORDIT registered trainers will be allowed to train people how to become approved driving learner-driver-driving-instructors.

We offer adi part 2 training, adi part 3 training, Driving School Franchises and Instructor Training nationwide.

Unfortunately within this industry there are a number of very dubious trainers and instructor training groups that have sprung up over the last 5 to 10 years. Some of these trainers are in fact learner driver instructors who have little or no experience of teaching people how to become an instructor, and some training groups seem to be more concerned in getting as many people as possible to hand over large sums of money with little or no incentive to get you qualified. Regrettably they seem to show more skill at getting your money than they are at training.

Press News from Driver Training Limited

Become a Driving Instructor

Are you looking for a career move? Do you want to become your own boss working around your life not living around your work?

Maybe you have considered becoming a driving instructor but were unsure how to go about it. Driver Training Limited is one of the UK’s fastest growing driving schools; as such we also provide instructor training and franchise opportunities.

How do I become a driving instructor?

To become a qualified driving instructor and to be able to give driving lessons in the UK you have to first consider whether or not you are suitable.

In order to become an ADI you must fulfil the following criteria:

• hold a full UK or European Union (EU/European Economic Area (EEA) unrestricted car driving licence.
• have held it for a total of at least four out of the past six years prior to entering the Register after qualifying.
• not have been disqualified from driving at any time in the four years prior to being entered in the Register.
• be a “fit and proper” person to have your name enters in the Register. All convictions, motoring and non-motoring, will be taken into account when we assess your suitability to be entered on the Register.
  From Spring 2007 applicants will be required to have an enhanced level criminal record check. The information from this check will be used by us to assess the suitability of persons applying for inclusion on the Register of Approved Driving Instructors.
• Pass the two qualifying practical examinations within two years of passing the theory examination.
• Apply for registration within 12 months of passing the final part of the examination.

Where and when will I do my training?

Part One will be home study with help when needed.

In order to be entered onto the ADI register, you have to pass 3 examinations. You must pass all 3 parts within 2 years of passing Part One or start with Part One again. We provide you with the materials necessary to pass these 3 parts.

Part 1

100 multiple choice questions (Unlimited attempts allowed).
There are 4 categories of questions and a Hazard Perception Test. The Theory Questions are:

1. Road craft
2.  
   1. Traffic signs and signals
   2. Car control
   3. Pedestrians
   4. Mechanics
3.  
   1. The Driving Test
   2. Disabilities
   3. The Law
4.  
   1. Publications
   2. Instructional Techniques

You must achieve 80% in each band and 85% overall to pass.

The exam takes 90 minutes and contains 100 multiple choice questions. The Hazard Perception Test contains 14 Clips of incidents around Britain. You must achieve 57 out of 75 points. One of the clips includes two incidents. You must pass both parts to obtain a satisfactory result What we provide for you: -

All the recommended books to study together with 3 in depth work books covering all the subject areas. These will help you now and throughout your career. Full support is only ever a phone call away.

Once you have done your Part 1 you will need to progress to Part 2 - Driving Ability Test here you will need training from a qualified instructor. Driver Training Limited provide driving instructor training in the following areas: Telford, Shewsbury, Shifnal, Bridgnorth, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Birmingham, Walsall and the entire West Midlands area.

Already passed part 2 need a placement? Call us today!!! With our low set up franchise we can really help you on your way to becoming a successful driving instructor

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According to statistics new drivers are more likely to be involved in a motor incident within the first 2 years of passing their test. This is one reason the Pass Plus training course was introduced specifically for new drivers. It enables new drivers to further enhance the skills they learnt throughout their driving lessons and become a more confident and safe driver. As long as you hold a full UK drivers licence you are allowed to participate on the course. For those of you who are afraid of exams, there is no need to worry as you do not need to take an exam at the end. Instead you are assessed throughout the course and must complete the six modules to a specified standard.  The cost of the Pass Plus varies depending on where you live in the country and which driving instructor/school you choose.  Another benefit of the Pass Plus is that once you have passed the course it can have a significant effect in lowering your car insurance.