river & Instructor Training Course Specialists
     
Thinking of a career change?
As an ADI you can gain employment wherever you like and with whomever you choose.
It is a nationally recognised qualification.
Courses designed to suit your requirements.
Pay as you go - feedback from trainees make this a major reason for choosing Castle Driving School.
No contracts.
Possible job prospect at Castle Driving School.
   
Information on what you need to do to become an Approved Driving Instructor …
The qualifications for registration as an ADI are that you must:-
Have held a full British or Northern Ireland unrestricted car driving licence for a total of four out of the past six-years. (A foreign, automatic car or provisional licence held after passing the driving test would count towards this four-year period).
Not have been disqualified from driving at any time during this four-year period.
Be a fit and proper person to have your name entered in the ADI Register.
The three-part qualifying examination must be passed within a two-year period and in the following order:-
     
 PART 1  ~  THEORY TEST  (as many attempts as needed to pass)
  • The examination consists of 100 multiple-choice questions. These questions are banded into four sections and you must score 80% in each band and achieve an overall mark of 85% to pass.
 PART 1  ~  HAZARD PERCEPTION TEST
  • Candidates have to achieve a pass mark of 57 out of 75 in this test, as well as the 85% overall mark required for the multiple choice question section. The test comprises of a selection of film clips, showing real road scenes and potential hazards. Each candidate is tested on 14 film clips, chosen at random from a selection of two hundred. You will be assessed on how soon you spot the dangers.
  • The test is computer based and takes place in all theory test centres and the test result is issued at the end of the test. The waiting list is usually about 2 weeks.
* You need to pass both the Theory Multiple Choice test and the Hazard Perception test to obtain an overall pass for the Part 1 exam.
 
 PART 2  ~  THE DRIVING TEST   (you are limited to three attempts at this test)
  • This is a one hour test, incorporating an eyesight test and a stringent assessment on all aspects of car driving. Six 'minor' mistakes are allowed. An example of a 'minor' error is failing to check your mirrors before slowing down.
    A written driving report detailing areas needing attention is given after the first lesson. You can therefore practice to attain the required standards.
  • The 'local' test centres are Brentwood, Cambridge and Norwich. The result is issued at the end of the test.
  • All training is on a one-to-one basis.
 
 PART 3  ~ THE INSTRUCTIONAL ABILITY TEST (you are limited to three attempts at this test)
  • This is a one hour test incorporating two sections of approximately 27 minutes each. In this test the examiner role-plays two pupils and the candidate must teach accordingly. The first phase sees the examiner role play either a beginner or a pupil new to a specific topic. In the second phase the examiner portrays a pupil who is approximately at test standard and as in the first phase. Appropriate tuition will be expected.
  • The 'local' test centres are the same as Part 2. The result is issued at the end of the test.
Course Duration
Due to examination date waiting lists it is unlikely that you will qualify in a period of less than four months.
   
Course Cost
Below is a table of overall course costs and fees for an average Driving Instructor Training course with Castle Driving School ...
 
Course Fees
PART 1 ~ Training Literature Latest editions = £46.95
PART 2 ~ Training (average) 14 hours @ £25 per hour * = £350.00
PART 3 ~ Training (average) 40 hours @ £25 per hour * = £1000.00
* Please note that lessons for second and third examinations cost £48.00 for a minimum two hour session.
Test Fees
PART 1 ~ Exam Cost per attempt = £75.00
PART 2 ~ Exam Cost per attempt = £85.00
PART 3 ~ Exam Cost per attempt = £85.00
Licence Fee
ADI Licence = £200.00
Overall Cost - including starter pack costing £5.00 (see below) = £1846.95
   

Further details about the ADI Qualification process are available in the "ADI Starter Pack - Your road to becoming an Approved Driving Instructor (car)" which is available priced at £5.00 from the DSA at the address below. This pack is included in the training literature costs.

Driving Standards Agency
ADI Branch
Stanley House
56 Talbot Street
Nottingham. NG1 5GU
Driving Standards Agency Approved Driving Instructor (Car)
Member of the Driving Instructors Association
 
Other Information
One-to-one tuition.
Courses designed to suit your requirements.
Career development loan available (via Co-Operative Bank, Royal Bank of Scotland and Barclays Bank).
Experienced instructors specialising in instructor training.
   
Career Prospects
As an ADI you can gain employment wherever you like - it is a nationally recognised qualification.
At Castle Driving School, as long as there is sufficient work for the existing instructors and yourself, we will offer you a position.
 
Approved Driving Instructor Information
Nationally recognised qualification.
Instructors are entered on the Driving Standards Agency register.
An ADI licence lasts for four years, which is then renewed by sending the appropriate fee to the Driving Standards Agency.
An ADI will occasionally (either every year or four years, depending upon their grading) be 'check tested' to ensure that their tuition is still to an acceptable standard.
   
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to telephone us so that we may help you further.
   
 
Castle Driving School Castle Driving School
154 Rowhedge Road
Rowhedge, COLCHESTER
Essex. CO5 7JP
Telephone: 01206 728939
E-mail: info@castledrivingschool.com
   
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