It is against the law for a driving instructor to use a hand-held mobile phone or another digital device (tablet) while supervising a learner driver in a moving vehicle. This includes texting or other use.
Seat belt rules apply to driving instructors and their pupils in the normal way, except when supervising a pupil who is carrying out a manoeuvre that involves reversing, as an instructor is permitted to remove their seat belt.… Read full article
The Part Three Test On Passing
This is designed to be an overview by Chris Bensted, DITC and ORDIT Trainer. There are many approaches and plenty of sources for advice. However, Chris is a big fan of 2 things:
On Qualifying Other Legalities
‘Fit and proper’ is a major factor in the role of being an ADI. The DVSA do not restrict what fits under this ‘fit and proper’ title, and it is largely at the discretion of the Registrar.… Read full article
DVSA Trainee Licence The 17 Competencies
Part 3
Relevant history – It is worth being aware that the systems governing PDIs, ADIs and ORDIT have changed ‘recently’ (2017)
The Part 3, and therefore the approach to training instructors, was PST (Pre Set Test) based.… Read full article
The DVSA Part Two Test The DVSA Part Three Test
Trainee Licence (Pink Badge) Option
There are mixed opinions over the PDI ‘Pink’ Badge. It has always been made clear by the DVSA that it is designed for learning not earning.… Read full article
The DVSA Process Step Two DVSA Part 2 Test
Part 1
PDIs and Learners often make the same mistake. They focus on passing the theory test, not learning AND understanding the content. Keep in mind that this is going to be your job!… Read full article
The DVSA Process Step One DVSA Part 1 Test
Step 2 – You must get a DBS check (formerly CRB), even if you already have one for another role or organisation.
You will need the following information:
– The organisation PIN of ‘105205’
– The ‘secret word’ which is ‘axis’
– The organisation name of ‘DVSA-PDI (PO)’
Step 3 – Find a Trainer – DO YOUR HOMEWORK
DVSA recommend using an ORDIT registered trainer – This provides you with some limited security and comes back through the DVSA complaints procedure.… Read full article
The following is a combination of the DVSA official guide and some additional guidance. (We recommend checking the DVSA guide for the latest changes):
Introduction DVSA Process Step Two
Step 1: Check that you qualify
To qualify you must be:
Becoming a driving instructor is amazing. It takes a certain set of skills – some you can learn, some you will already have, but all that you will grow and improve – and is not an easy process. The completion rate isn’t high, and the ‘sticking rate’ isn’t either.… Read full article
Below a list of questions that it is worth asking them to ensure the policy they offer is the right policy for you and your driving instructor business followed by a list of most of the insurance companies who offer car insurance to driving instructors.… Read full article
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