Posts by David Allen

Sometimes, conflict can happen on a driving lesson. Having the knowledge to resolve this situation is useful. This course as helped.

Ok, let’s start with what the ADI1 (Guidance for examiners, marking ADI part 3 or SC). The document states, the PDI/ ADI should maintain an atmosphere in which the pupil feels comfortable to express their opinions. They should an open, friendly environment for learning, regardless of the pupil’s age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic background, religion,…

Ok, with this sub competence, means asking your pupil’s questions with the correct level of information at the correct time. For example, whilst parked most questions can be answered quite easily with no risk of distracting your pupil during a challenging situation. Pupil’s questions can be answered on the move, but should be very brief…

This is an example of one the questions on the first qualification exam to become a driving instructor.

Ok, let’s start with the two main ways of feedback. The best way of getting feedback is to elicit it from the pupil. Pupil’s take ownership of what they say and feel involved in the lesson when this is done. On one of my previous instalments, I explained an excellent way of eliciting feedback via…

This is one of the questions they can ask you on an ADI Part 1 theory examination. See if can answer it!

Ok, my interpretation of this competency would the information that you give you pupil must be backed up by the relevant publications like the Highway-code, Driving the Essential Skills or Know your Traffic Signs. For example, your pupil asks, “I don’t know the speed limit of this road”? Your answer should be you need to…

Ok, my interpretation of this is as follows, we should be linking back to what our pupils have done in the past to move from the known to the unknown. For example, you pupil on a previous lesson as completed a reverse parallel park successfully with excellent accurately, control and observation. We should link this…

This is example of one of the questions you get asked on the first of the three examinations you need to pass to qualify as a driving instructor.