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So you want to become a Driving Instructor – Are you mad?
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efore you set out on the road to becoming an ADI, Approved Driving Instructor, you should first consider whether or not it is the correct road for you.
Don’t be tempted by the glossy advertisements claiming you can earn thousands; first step is to consider what life is really like as a Driving Instructor!
Call us now to arrange a no-obligation interview to discuss your aspirations, what it takes to become an ADI and whether you are suitable to join the elite Chequers team!
No bullshit – just straightforward advice.
What have you got to loose - well a great deal of money if you get the wrong training or join the wrong school that is not suitable for your individual needs.
The ADI qualification
Before you can operate as a driving instructor in the UK you have to pass the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) qualifying examination. The ADI examination is in three parts, a theory test (multiple choice tick test plus hazard spotting video test), a practical driving test (very similar to the standard practical driving test for learners but longer) and a practical test of your instructional ability (where the examiner plays the role of a learner as you give him or her a driving lesson). While parts 1 and 2 of the qualifying examination are relatively straightforward to pass, Part 3 does involve you learning a whole host of new skills, which does take time and effort to master.
To pass the qualifying exam you need good training from a qualified DSA ORDIT trainer. Chequers Motoring School has teamed up with one of the leading independent instructor driver training companies in Bristol and can offer you 1 to 1 training in all aspects of the 3 parts to becoming an ADI, at a very reasonable rate because you only pay for the amount of training that you require. You pay per hour for all your training, not a fixed amount and hope you receive enough training to pass!
Trainee Licence
After you have passed the part two exam and have completed your 40 hours of part three training, you are then able to apply to the DSA for a trainee licence. The licence is issued for 6 months. The licence permits you to legally teach in a full time capacity as any other driving instructor but with certain conditions attached. One of those conditions is that you receive an additional 20 hours of instructor training during your first 3 months of licence period.
The purpose of the trainee licence is to allow for some practical experience to be gained before you take the Part Three exam, building up your experience with real pupils to help you prepare before your first attempt at passing, you are only allowed to take three attempts.
At the stage of applying for the trainee licence, you should by now have arranged for a suitably approved car, we can help with advice at this stage.
Why become an ADI with Chequers Motoring School?
Training
ü Professional Training: Guidance throughout all aspects related to the required DSA exams
ü Flexible hours: Can be arranged around your existing commitments
ü Structured Training: Can be structured around your timescales
ü Business Management Training: How to maximise your profits, planning your lessons, booking ahead, controlling customers and your personal and presentation skills
ü Competitive price: Ensuring a cost effective comprehensive training package
Support
ü Advertising: An ongoing strong marketing activity ensuring that new business consistently increases.
ü Office Support: A simple diary system that books client enquiries for you
ü Telephone Support: An office that is manned 7 days a week
ü Admin: All admin supplied to meet your requirements
ü Communication: Effective communications via E-Mail & SMS Text
ü Pupils: New pupils supplied to you on a regular basis
ü Flexible: You can work the hours that suit you, not us
ü Advice: Assistance on self-employment, accounts and other necessities
Car
ü Car: Ford Fiesta 3 door 1.25 Style Climate, petrol of course!
Franchise
ü Value: Franchise fee is only £50 per week over 51 weeks, payable monthly
ü Work it out: The cost over a year compared to other schools
Commitment
ü We are looking for new instructors who are as passionate about becoming a good ADI, as we are about continuing to build on our excellent reputation.
ü We are fully committed – are you?
