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What you must be able to do and what you must know and understand to provide training to drivers and riders.
Introduction This national standard sets out the skills, knowledge and…
Your responsibilities as an approved driving instructor (ADI) teaching people to drive a car, your suitability for the job, and how to qualify.
1. Introduction You have to declare you’ve read this guide when you apply…
Guide to using online service to apply for and manage your approved driving instructor (ADI) registration.
1. About this guide This guide tells you how to use approved driving…
As a driving instructor, you can ask for a report that shows a summary of the faults your pupils made during car driving tests in the last 12 months.
Train people to become driving instructors by joining the official register of driving instructor training (ORDIT) - including the assessments you have to pass.
How approved driving instructors should behave in their personal conduct and business dealings, including advertising their services and settling disputes.
How to use the DVSA practical test business service to book and manage driving tests for your pupils, and manage your business details.
How to use the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) fast track phone service for driver and rider trainers.
The report form used to mark your approved driving instructor (ADI) standards check, which assesses your ability to teach pupils.
How to join the voluntary register of fleet driver trainers, including eligibility, how to apply, renewing your registration, fees and standards checks.
Find out about the indicators used to assess approved driving instructors (ADIs) and what will trigger a standards check.
What you need to know to teach people how to drive a car and trailer (category BE) including eligibility, skills and how to get accredited.
Manage your official register of driving instructor training (ORDIT) details if you train instructors, and renew your certificate (badge) every 4 years.
The report form used to mark your motorcycle trainer standards check, which assesses your ability to teach pupils.
The different grades that driving instructors have and what they mean.
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