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Driving Instructor Training and P.D.I Training - Over 21 - Held Licence for 3 1/2 years

A career as a Driving Instructor (ADI) suits men & women of all ages and walks of life. No experience is necessary, as long as you have held a UK or EEC licence for at least 3 1/2 years you can start Driving Instructor Training straight away.

Why become a Driving Instructor?

There are lots of benefits to taking up a career as a Driving Instructor - here are a few of them:
 

• Earn around £500-£600 per week
• Flexible working hours - you choose when and where you work
• Flexible training means that you can learn around your current job
• No previous experience necessary
• You must have held a licence for a minimum of 3 1/2 years.

More than 6 points on your licence may prohibit your application.

THE DRIVING INSTRUCTOR QUAIFYING EXAM COMES IN THREE PARTS

Part 1 -The Theory and Hazard perception Test
HOME BASED LEARNING
This is a computer touch screen test of 100 questions [ 4 sections of 25 questions] and a computerised video hazard perception test consisting of 14 clips each lasting 1 minute. 15 scoreable hazards [1 clip containing 2 hazards]
(Pass mark of 85 and above)
Hazard Perception Test
(Pass Mark 57 and above)

Part 2 Driving Test IN CAR TRAINING. [one on one]
The driving test is approximately 1 hours long,you must show that you can read a number plate from a distance of 90 feet.
You will need to answer 5 TELL ME SHOW ME QUESTIONS e.g Show me how you would check that the headlights and tail lights are working?ANSWER operate the switch [turn on the ignition if necessary],walk round the vehicle.

The Driving Test
It is an advanced driving test and a high standard of competence is requiried.You must show you have a thorough knowledge of the principles of good driving and road safety.You must show:
 

• Expert handling of the controls
• Use of correct road procedure
• Anticipation of actions of other road users and taking appropriate action
• Sound judgement of distance, speed and timing
• Consideration for the safety of other road users.

The routes used for the test will include motorway or dual carriageways, town and country roads to cover a wide range of road and traffic conditions.

You must also show the ability to carry out the following manoeuvres.
 

• Move away straight ahead, up - downhill or at an angle
• Overtake, meet and cross the path of other traffic without undue hesitancy
• Stop the car as in an emergency
• Reverse into a limited opening to the left and the right
• Reverse Park
• Turn the car around using forward and reverse gears
• You are only allowed to incur a maximum of 6 minor faults

Part 3 Ability to Instruct IN CAR TRAINING [one on one]
The test lasts about 1 hour and is designed to assess whether you can give instruction to a pupil in a worthwhile, and a clearly understood manner. You will need to supply a suitable car but not a pupil. The examiner will assess your ability by role playing the part of the learner pupil.The test is in two parts each part lasts approximately 1/2 hour. 1st part you will be asked to give instructions suitable for a beginner or partly trained pupil. In the 2nd part you will need to give instruction to a trained pupil or of about test standard.

Course covering the following subjects.
 

• Cockpit drill Use of the controls, including dual controls.
• Moving off and stopping.
• Approach to turn left and right.
• Emerging at "T" junctions.
• Use of mirrors.
• Emergency stop.
• Use of signals.
• Pedestrian crossings.
• Crossroads.
• Allow adequate clearance and anticipation.
• Meet/cross/overtake.
• Turn in the road.
• Reverse to the left and right.
• Reverse park.
   

COURSE FEES
A PAYMENT OF £350-00 IS REQUIRIED AT THE START OF THE COURSE TO COVER ALL THE MATERIALS SUPPLIED AND ADMIN COSTS [ part one course included].

PART TWO in car driving course
5x2 hour sessions @ £30-00 per hour.

PART THREE in car course.
20x2 hour sessions @ £30-00 per hour.
Please telephone us for more details

Areas Covered

Fife, Edinburgh, Dundee, Perth and Kinross.
registered ADI INSTRUCTOR.
All training undertaken in the Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Edinburgh areas.

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