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Approved driving instructor (ADI) standards check: indicators and triggers

Find out about the indicators used to assess approved driving instructors (ADIs) and what will trigger a standards check.

From:
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Published
20 August 2021
Last updated
17 May 2023 — See all updates

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

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Approved driving instructor (ADI) standards check: indicators and triggers

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Find out about the 4 indicators the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) monitors for ADIs, and what levels will trigger having to take an ADI standards check.

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Published 20 August 2021
Last updated 17 May 2023 + show all updates

  1. The trigger for the average number of driving faults per test has increased to 6 or greater (it was 5 or greater). The trigger for the average number of serious faults per test has increased to 0.55 or greater (it was 0.5 or greater).

  2. First published.

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