The Driving Instructor's Handbook

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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’s also unlikely that you’ll be classed as a ‘fit and proper’ person if you’ve been found guilty of: This explains all you need for you and your pupil on dealing with Pedestrian Crossings, Traffic lights and Filter Lights register to have your details shown on the GOV.UK service to find driving schools, lessons and instructors Covers everything the reader needs to know about passing the ADI exams and becoming a driving instructor

You must write to the ADI Registrar within 7 days if you get a caution or conviction. This includes:

The Official Highway Code

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: Written specifically for driving instructors who want to gain a better understanding of coaching and client-centred learning techniques. Who’s In The Driving Seat? is written by UK Driving Instruction industry experts and coaching specialists, Ged Wilmot and Claire Wilmot. The ADI Registrar will look at all the facts of the case and will make a final decision. You’ll get a letter to tell you about the decision. DVSA and the driving instruction industry have an agreed voluntary code of practice on professional standards and business practices. With the exception of the 6-hours practical training, PDIs do not necessarily need advice and support from an ADI trainer to complete the home study course successfully. It can be done independently.

Aneta, London

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. By the end of this book, you will have an excellent understanding of coaching and client-centred learning and you will be equipped with dozens of techniques to help your learner drivers become safe and responsible drivers – for LIFE. 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 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.

This explains all you need for you and your pupil on dealing with overtaking, dual carriageways and motorways 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. DVSA encourages you to take continuing professional development (CPD). This is voluntary development to keep your skills up to date.

Danny, Lanarkshire

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 It’s not possible to be definitive about what’s classed as ‘fit and proper’. There has to be some discretion to take into account the circumstances of each case. For your driving life - hints and tips for a lifetime of safe driving, ideal for refreshing your knowledge before and after your test Designed by ORDIT registered trainers Driver Training Ltd who have been training people to become driving instructors for almost 20 years, this Driving instructor teaching aid, will help you to increase your knowledge of subjects, which means you can teach them more easily and therefore your pupils thrive as they now understand more thoroughly how to deal with subjects.