It’s not often that anyone other than an Approved Driving Instructor
will have the knowledge and training to provide the skills to
help you drive safely.
Approved Driving Instructors (ADI’s) are trained to an extremely
high standard and have all taken and passed a very complex theory
test, an advanced driving test and a very strict testing of
their teaching abilities.
How do ADI’s achieve their grading?
Fully qualified ADIs are obligated to take further regular tests.
These are called check tests. A senior examiner will examine
an ADI during a ‘live’ driving lesson. The examiner is employed
by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA). Check tests maintain
the quality of driving instruction and ensure the ADI is properly
graded.
The Driving Standards Agency define the quality. Once the check
test has ended, the ADI is graded according to his/her ability.
The Examiner uses his experience in deciding which grade the
Instructor should attain.
Competent - Grade
4
Good - Grade 5
Extremely high standard - Grade 6
Remember - Driving Instructors have to go through a very stringent
qualification process which involves taking a three part exam. Only
when they demonstrate that they have a sound understanding of
instructor techniques will they be awarded with the green badge.
The Grades explained courtesy
of the DSA…
GRADE 4
A competent overall performance with some minor deficiencies
in instructional technique. Acceptable recap with limited pupil
involvement and objectives for the current lesson outlined.
Demonstrated the ability to vary/select the most appropriate
instructional techniques as necessary to suit most of the needs,
aptitude and ability of the pupil. Recognised and addressed
the important driving faults, providing generally sound analysis
and remedial action. An acceptable route chosen for the pupil's
ability and experience, taking advantage of most of the opportunities
to develop the pupil's driving skills and awareness using problems
presented en-route. Structured a generally appropriate learning
environment that provided opportunities for the pupil to develop
their skills and good driving practise. The lesson concluded
with a general summary, giving an accurate overview of the lesson.
The main strengths and weaknesses in the pupil's performance
identified. Attitude and approach to the pupil was acceptable
throughout the lesson.
GRADE 5
A good overall standard of instruction with some minor weaknesses
in instructional technique. A recap given on the previous lesson
and objectives set for the current lesson, with pupil involvement.
Demonstrated the ability to vary/select the most appropriate
instructional techniques as necessary to suit the needs, aptitude
and ability of the pupil, with only minor weaknesses. Recognised
and addresses all important driving faults and provided sound
analysis with appropriate remedial action. An appropriate route
chosen for the pupil's ability and experience taking advantage
of most of the opportunities to develop the pupil's driving
skills and awareness using the problems presented en-route.
Structured an appropriate learning environment in which the
pupil could readily further develop their skills and good driving
practise. The lesson concluded with a concise recap, which was
an accurate overview of the lesson. The strengths and weaknesses
in the pupil's performance identified and discussed. Objectives
set for next lesson. Attitude and approach to the pupil was
good throughout the lesson.
GRADE 6
Overall performance is at a very high standard with no significant
instructional weaknesses. Concise accurate recap given on previous
lesson and realistic attainable objectives set for the current
lesson. There was dialogue, with pupil involvement. Consistently
demonstrated the ability to vary/select the most appropriate
instructional techniques as necessary to suit
Grade 6: Overall performance is at a very
high standard...the needs, aptitude
and ability of the pupil. Quick to recognise and address all
important driving faults and provided thoroughly sound analysis,
with clear, prompt and appropriate remedial action. An appropriate
route chosen for the pupil's ability and experience and took
every opportunity to develop the pupil's driving skills and
awareness using the problems presented en-route. Structured
an appropriate learning environment that positively encouraged
the pupil to further develop their skills and good driving practise.
The lesson concluded with a concise recap, which was an accurate
overview of the lesson. The strengths and weaknesses in the
pupil's performance identified and discussed constructively.
Realistic and appropriate objectives set for the next lesson.
Professional attitude and approach to the pupil throughout the
lesson.
Trainee or Fully Qualified? Things
to note…
Qualified
ADIs will display a GREEN licence on the windscreen of their
car
ADI's MUST have passed ALL their
exams
PDI's will have a PINK
licence on display
PDI's have yet to pass all of
their exams
Very few PDI's qualify to become
ADI's
Both ADIs and PDI's must display
their licence if they are giving paid tuition. They would
be breaking the law otherwise.
How do I choose an Approved Driving
Instructor?
A driving Instructor who has a Pink badge, will still be in
the process of qualifying for the final exam. Many of these
trainees do not go on to qualify and the official pass rate
is about 25%.
Some of the countries largest driving schools use a high proportion
of trainees and will generally charge the same rate for their
services.
Before a person can be accepted on to the official register
of driving Instructors they must complete a criminal records
check to establish if they will be safe to work with the general
public.
Try not to be guided by price or driving and teaching techniques.
Do a little research by following the above guidelines. However,
remember that around 5% of all driving instructors are Fully
Qualified Grade 6 ADI’s.
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6555 or 0797 052 1241and
let me help you take that first step to being a confident and
careful driver!
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