DRIVING INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSES
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
5×2 hour sessions @ £35-00 per hour.
PART THREE in car course.
20×2 hour sessions @ £35-00 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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