ADI Approved Driving Instructor Training

Welcome to Fast Pass Glasgow and our Approved Driving Instructor Training page where you will find a detailed description of how to become an Approved Driving Instructor. Fast Pass Driver Training Glasgow can offer Training on all part of the ADI exam. Here at Fast Pass we will give you as much Instructor Training as you require to become confident enough to sit and Pass all parts of your Approved Driving Instructor examinations. For more details on how to become a driving instructor with Fast Pass and possibly work for Fast Pass please contact us on 0800 0933101.

How to become an Approved Driving Instructor

To become an Approved Driving Instructor you will require a high standard of driving ability and also a thourough knowledge of the highway code and subjects relating to teaching others to drive. It is important that any potential ADI be good at the following:

How to teach learner drivers.

How people learn to drive.

How to assess the performance of learner drivers.

How to communicate as a driving instructor to learner drivers.

Interpersonal skills.

Qualifying as an Approved Driving Instructor

To qualify as an Approved Driving Instructor you have to pass a driving theory test including hazard perception test, a practical driving test and a test of instructional ability. All 3 parts of the ADI examination must be passed within a 2 year period. The Theory test may be attempted any number of times while the 2 practical parts of the Approved Driving Instructor test may only be sat 3 times each. If you fail or are unable to complete the appropriate ADI test then you must start the whole process again from the beginning.

How do I obtain Approved Driving Instructor Training

There are many ADI trainers who provide Driving Instructor Training in the UK. Fast Pass can offer whole courses or pay as you train ADI training courses. To find out more contact us via email or on 0800 0933101. To begin with you must apply for a starter pack from the DSA and enclosed within you will find a list of Ordit Registered Driving Instructor Trainers. Being Ordit registered means that the Trainers have reached the standards set by the Driver Training Industry and the Driving Standards Agency.

Applying to become an Approved Driving Instructor

The first thing that should be done is to complete the application to become a driving instructor which you will find in the application pack. Once sent to the DSA the registrar will decide if it will be accepted. You must provide to character references along with the application.

It should not be thought that the application to become a driving instructor will be autimatically accepted as it has to conform to certain legal requirements.

How to obtain an Approved Driving Instructor starter pack

An Approved Driving Instructor starter pack is available from the DSA. Within the pack you will find an explanatory booklet which explains in more detail the processess on how to become an Approved Driving Instructor. You will also find details of the ADI register, an Official Register of Driving Instructor Training (ORDIT), the Approved Driving Instructor question bank for the ADI theory test and an application form.

Please call the DSA to obtain an ADI starter pack (have your credit/debit card details handy) or write to the following address including a cheque/postal order.

Driving Standards Agency
ADI Branch
Stanlet House
56 Talbot Street
Nottingham
NG1 5GU