Category: Blog

How Driving Test Bots are Affecting Prices for Driving Tests.

By simon | July 10, 2023

Hi, this latest up-date from the DVSA on how bots are affecting driving test waiting time. Due to long waiting times, people have resorted to use test cancellation apps to get earlier dates. This as lead to earlier driving tests appointments being sold on at an inflated level, due to the demand. Bots are automated…

The 17 Sub Competences of the Standards Check or ADI Part 3

The things that ADI examiners need to see to pass the ADI Part 3 Instructional Ability Exam

By simon | July 7, 2023

Hi this is my fifteenth instalment on the 17 sub competences of the standards check or ADI part 3. Today I going to give you my interpretation of “Were the pupil’s queries followed up and answered?” Ok, this sub competence means answering your pupil’s questions with the correct level of information at the correct time.…

This is One of the Things ADI Examiners Need to See to Pass your Instructional Ability Exam.

By simon | June 30, 2023

Hi, this is my fourteenth instalment on the 17 sub competences of the standards check or ADI part 3. Today I going to give you my interpretation of was the ” Feedback appropriate and timely feedback during the session”? Ok, let’s start with the two main ways of feedback. The best way of getting feedback…

[VIDEO] Recording of your Training Sessions to Help with Self Reflection

By simon | June 28, 2023

Potential Changes to ADI Part 2 Driving Examination

By simon | June 26, 2023

HI, there are possible changes to the ADI Part 2 Driving Examination on the horizon. Currently the driving part of the qualification process to become an approved driving instructor lasts about 1 hour, with two reversing manoeuvres, 5 tell questions at the start and two show me questions whilst on the move and a section…

[VIDEO] Features and Benefits of my Instructor Training Programme

By simon | June 21, 2023

This is a short video of one benefits of my instructor training programme.

Survey on what it is like to work as a ADI in 2023

By simon | June 20, 2023

Hi, The Driving Vehicles and Standards Agency, have requested existing driving instructors to complete a survey on what it is like to work as an Approved Driving Instructor in 2023. Use this link to complete the Survey.