TRAINING: A RECAP A recap: Part One, Two and Three of your driver training Over the last year we have published in-depth articles about your driver training. Here we have collated the information, and put it simply and briefly for you. Part One The first thing you need to do is write to the DSA for your application pack, and then register yourself as a trainee instructor. The first of the exams on your route to qualification is the ADI Theory Test and the Hazard Perception Test. Both parts must be taken together, and you must pass both parts on the same attempt. reverse, hill start up and down, reverse parking, turn in the road, bay parking and moving off. Every manoeuvre should be explained, demonstrated and practiced in great depth. It is vital that you build your driving skills to a very high standard at the Part Two stage as this will lead to your success in Part Three. Part Three In this part you actually have very little to do ADI Theory Test with the dreaded pre set tests, and a great deal You are asked 100 multiple choice questions to do with your skills as an instructor. about all aspects of driving and driver training. Many trainees needlessly memorise the pre The questions are banded into four sections and set test briefings, and though the examiner is you must score 80% in each band, and achieve looking for a good briefing, they are mainly an overall score of 85%. looking at your ability to deliver a well structured, safe and controlled driving lesson. Hazard Perception Test As with Part Two you are only allowed three This includes a selection of short videos, attempts, after which you must start all over showing real road scenes and potential hazards. again from the very beginning. You will be tested on fourteen film clips, which Part Three is split into two phases, each will be chosen at random from a selection of 200. lasting about 25 minutes. During phase one the You will be assessed on how soon you see and examiner will play the role of the learner, respond to the dangers shown on screen. You >>> Continued on page 16... need to attain a pass mark of 57. Part Two This part is to test your driving ability, with a test that lasts for about 60 minutes. Your are limited to three attempts on this part, if you fail three times you will have to wait two years from the date that you passed your Part One exam, and then you have to start all over again. The examiner will mark you on: Your expert handling of the controls, your use of correct road procedure, your ability to anticipate and act upon the actions of other road users, judgment of speed, judgment of distance, consideration for other road users, and expert use of the DSA mppsl hazard routine. You will also complete some set manoeuvres including: The emergency stop, left and right THE INSTRUCTOR l ASM Driver Training www.asmdrivertrainingstafford.co.uk anita@asmdrivertrainingstafford.co.uk | 07971 538872 • • • • • We offer ADI Training parts 1, 2 and 3 on a PAYG basis Check Test Training (soon to be the Standards Check) All training using Client Centred Learning (CCL) Fleet Registered Trainer Fleet Check Test Training ASM is an Independent Training company based in Staffordshire, it is run and owned by Anita Turner, who has over 20 years experience within the industry. Anita is a Grade 6 ADI, Fleet and Ordit Registered Trainer. Here is a list of current qualifications: ADI | Fleet Registered | Ordit Registered | Cardington Grade ‘A’ | PTLLS Teaching Certificate Level 4 | Btec Level 4 in coaching for driver training www.ukdic.co.uk