The Driving Instructor's Handbook

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You can register as an ADI when you’ve passed all 3 qualifying tests. You must register within one year of passing the ADI part 3 test. Usually, your name will not be removed from the register until 28 days after the date of the letter. This lets you appeal against the decision. New to this edition: Contains essential updates to the UK driving test, including: changes to the manoeuvres and independent driving, the new-style ADI practical and theory tests, new Highway Code rules It gives a summary of the conduct and behaviours that DVSA and the public expect from an ADI. How DVSA investigates complaints

It’s illegal to charge someone for driving lessons if you’re not qualified and registered, or if you do not have a trainee driving instructor licence. 2.2 Responsibilities

register to have your details shown on the GOV.UK service to find driving schools, lessons and instructors You can sign up to the voluntary code of practice agreed by DVSA and the driving instruction industry. Develop your professional skills

DVSA encourages you to take continuing professional development (CPD). This is voluntary development to keep your skills up to date. You’ll need to provide your own dual-control car that meets the rules to be used for driving tests and pay for repairs and insurance. 5.2 Book and take your pupils for their driving tests Before reaching a decision on whether you’re a ‘fit and proper’ person, the risk you’re likely to pose to pupils is assessed by considering factors like:Recognized by the Driver and Vehicle Stands Agency (DVSA) as recommended reading for the Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) exams, this bestselling guide is the authoritative guide for both trainee and qualified driving instructors. The ADI Registrar makes an assessment of the risk you’re likely to pose to the public. Personal conduct The ADI Registrar interprets it as the personal and professional standards, conduct or behaviour that could be unacceptable in the eyes of the public and other ADIs. Information on a criminal record certificate is only seen by DVSA staff who need to see it as part of the suitability assessment process. They have: It can be taken at any time although it should be most useful to new drivers in the year after passing their test.

You cannot apply to become an ADI if you’ve been banned (disqualified) from driving in the last 4 years. You’ll be training drivers to meet the national standard for driving cars and light vans. It sets out the skills, knowledge and understanding they need to be a safe and responsible car or van driver. ADIs are in a position of considerable trust. The ADI Registrar protects the image of the register and maintains the public’s confidence in the ADI industry. What ‘fit and proper’ meansEach case is considered on an individual basis. The ADI Registrar will write to you giving you the opportunity to explain your circumstances before making a final decision. Offences where it’s unlikely you’re ‘fit and proper’ The ADI Registrar can also use the immediate removal process where you’ll be told that your name will be removed from the register within 14 days, unless: You can use the learning to drive syllabus as a way of teaching people the skills, knowledge and understanding. 5.1 Salary received appropriate guidance and training in the relevant legislation relating to the employment of ex-offenders, such as the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

You must write to the ADI Registrar within 7 days if you get a caution or conviction. This includes: the length of time since the offence occurred and if it’s ‘spent’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 DVSA encourages you to join ADI associations and organisations so your interests are properly represented in talks. Each organisation has its own terms and conditions.You can sit in and observe your pupils’ driving tests but you cannot take any part in the test and you must follow certain rules. The Driving Instructor's Handbook covers every aspect of being a driving instructor, from the role itself, to the characteristics needed to the job effectively, through to preparation for the ADI exams. Now in its 22nd edition, the book includes detailed guidance on issues such as licences, training, teaching and coaching skills and road traffic law. Fully updated to cover all changes including updates to the ADI theory and practical tests, new rules in the Highway Code, revised motorway legislation, different rules and procedures in Northern Ireland and updated advice on disabilities, this book is essential reading for anyone involved in the training of drivers or driving instructors. You’ll get a letter from the ADI Registrar if they intend to remove you from the ADI register. You’ll have the opportunity to respond and give them any supporting evidence. You could be committing a criminal offence if you try to work as an ADI if you’re banned or barred from working with children under 18. Factors taken into account