Are you considering becoming a Driving Instructor? Here is some information to help point you in the right direction:
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Driving instructors teach pupils to drive and prepare them for the practical and theoretical driving tests.
During the lessons they sit in the passenger seat and explain or demonstrate the correct procedures for starting the car, moving into traffic and using the controls and signals. They tell the learner driver where to go and what manoeuvres to make. Usually they have a car with dual controls so that they can stop if necessary.
Full-time instructors generally work 40 to 60 hours a week, including evenings and weekends. They spend most of their time on the road instructing their pupils.
Most instructors begin by working with a driving school. Before they do so they must pass a qualifying examination. This involves paying for examination entry and for any training courses. It is possible to take the exam without doing any training, but most instructors do take courses.
It is very rare for anyone to become a driving instructor before the age of 23. Driving or teaching experience can be an advantage.
The main career progression is into self-employment, which means individuals need to own and maintain a vehicle (normally dual-control). An instructor might also become a senior instructor or a driving school manager.
No formal academic qualifications are needed to become a driving instructor, but individuals must be registered with the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) as an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) or licensed trainee for car instruction. The minimum age is 21.
Before starting training they must:
- have held a full UK or Northern Ireland driving licence for four out
of the last six years
- not have been disqualified from driving at any time in the last four
years
- be a fit and proper person - all convictions, including motoring convictions
will be taken into account
- pass the ADI qualifying exam.
NVQ/SVQs Level 3 in Driving Instruction and in Bus and Coach Driving Instruction are available.
John Preston is an experienced driver trainer with additional qualifications in fleet training, PCV, LGV and Forklift training, Manual Handling training/examination and RoSPA observer/examiner. John is based in Newport, South Wales and trains potential driving instructors for all Parts of the ADI qualifying examinations.
John Preston is able to offer courses throughout the UK as well as residential
courses based in Wales. To find out more about the courses John offers,
please telephone +44 01633 667098 or visit his website:
Driving
Instructor Course
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