The Driving Instructor's Handbook

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DVSA encourages you to join ADI associations and organisations so your interests are properly represented in talks. Each organisation has its own terms and conditions. Usually, your name will not be removed from the register until 28 days after the date of the letter. This lets you appeal against the decision. the length of time since the offence occurred and if it’s ‘spent’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

The ADI Registrar can also use the immediate removal process where you’ll be told that your name will be removed from the register within 14 days, unless: Pass Plus is a practical training course that takes at least 6 hours and is for drivers to improve their skills and drive more safely. Each case is considered on an individual basis. The ADI Registrar will write to you giving you the opportunity to explain your circumstances before making a final decision. Offences where it’s unlikely you’re ‘fit and proper’

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Covers everything the reader needs to know about passing the ADI exams and becoming a driving instructor You’ll need to provide your own dual-control car that meets the rules to be used for driving tests and pay for repairs and insurance. 5.2 Book and take your pupils for their driving tests It’s not possible to be definitive about what’s classed as ‘fit and proper’. There has to be some discretion to take into account the circumstances of each case.

You must write to the ADI Registrar within 7 days if you get a caution or conviction. This includes: You’ll get a letter from the ADI Registrar if they intend to remove you from the ADI register. You’ll have the opportunity to respond and give them any supporting evidence.

How busy you are and how much you earn will depend on your ability to market your skills. You’ll generally be in competition with other ADIs.

DVSA encourages you to take continuing professional development (CPD). This is voluntary development to keep your skills up to date.New to this edition: Contains essential updates to the UK driving test, including: changes to the manoeuvres and independent driving, the new-style ADI practical and theory tests, new Highway Code rules

You can use the learning to drive syllabus as a way of teaching people the skills, knowledge and understanding. 5.1 Salary It gives a summary of the conduct and behaviours that DVSA and the public expect from an ADI. How DVSA investigates complaintsBefore reaching a decision on whether you’re a ‘fit and proper’ person, the risk you’re likely to pose to pupils is assessed by considering factors like: It’s illegal to charge someone for driving lessons if you’re not qualified and registered, or if you do not have a trainee driving instructor licence. 2.2 Responsibilities It’s also unlikely that you’ll be classed as a ‘fit and proper’ person if you’ve been found guilty of: Recognized by the Driver and Vehicle Stands Agency (DVSA) as recommended reading for the Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) exams, this bestselling guide is the authoritative guide for both trainee and qualified driving instructors. Recognised by the Driver and Vehicle Stands Agency (DVSA) as recommended reading for the Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) exams, this bestselling guide is the authoritative guide for both trainee and qualified driving instructors.