Become a Driving Instructor in Manchester

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There are 3 sections to the ADI Test in total, each with a different purpose, and all of which we will thoroughly prepare you for.

ADI Test 1 is similar to the general theory test, but is a lot more in depth, entirely computer based and usually takes between 90 minutes and 2 hours to complete.

The first part of it includes 100 multiple choice questions, of which you’ll need to get 85% correct. Part 2 is a hazard perception test with 75 scenarios, and you’ll have to answer 57 (or 76%) of them correctly to pass.

ADI Test 2 is like a more stringent version of the regular driving test. A mere 6 driver faults are allowed, and of course, any major faults result in an instant fail.

You can expect to be driving around everything from Manchester’s motorway network to narrow country lanes and busy city centre junctions on this test, while you’ll also be assessed for your ability at hill starts and asked a series of vehicle safety questions.

What happens during the test
A Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) examiner will watch you giving a client-centred driving lesson to one of your pupils for about 45 minutes.

At the start of the lesson, discuss the goals for the lesson and risk management with your pupil. This should take no more than 3 minutes.

Your pupil must drive for about 40 minutes of the lesson.

You cannot spend the whole lesson teaching a manoeuvre, but you can include a short recap of one you’ve taught in a previous lesson.

If you need to give your pupil immediate feedback, you are allowed to stop safely during the lesson.

At the end of the lesson, give your pupil no more than 3 minutes to reflect on their performance.

The examiner will look for evidence that you meet the national standard for driver and rider training.

What you’ll be marked on
You’ll be marked on 17 areas of competence that are grouped into 3 categories:

lesson planning
risk management
teaching and learning strategies
The 17 areas of competence are listed in the ADI part 3 test report form, which the examiner will fill in at the end of your test.

You’ll get a score from 0 to 3 for each of the 17 competencies, which are added up to work out if you’ve passed the test, and what your grade will be.

To teach driving for money in the UK you must be an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI), registered with the DVSA. Most people qualify in 6 to 12 months while training with a driving school like Astra.

Who can apply

• You must be 21 or over
• You must have held a full UK or EU car licence for 3 of the last 4 years
• You need to pass a criminal record check (DBS) before you can register

The three ADI tests

1. Part 1: theory and hazard perception (£81). 100 multiple-choice questions and 14 hazard perception clips.
2. Part 2: driving ability (£111). A demanding driving test where you can make no more than 6 driving faults.
3. Part 3: instructional ability (£111). An examiner watches you give a real lesson to a pupil.

After passing Part 2 and completing 40 hours of training, you can apply for a trainee licence (£140), so you can start teaching paid pupils while you prepare for Part 3. Once you pass Part 3, your first ADI badge costs £300 and lasts 4 years. Fees are set by the DVSA; check the latest on GOV.UK.

Training with Astra

Our supported instructor training courses start from £899. You train with experienced Astra trainers, and once you qualify you can join our team: unlimited pupils, your own hours, and your areas featured on our website.

Instructor training across Greater Manchester

Astra trains new instructors all over Greater Manchester, including Manchester city centre, Cheetham Hill, Bolton, Bury, Stockport, Ashton-under-Lyne, Oldham, Rochdale and Salford. Your in-car training and your first pupils can be near where you live, so you build your business in an area you already know.

Already a qualified ADI or a PDI?

If you already hold your green or pink badge, you don’t need to train again. Join Astra with an Astra driving school franchise: we find the pupils and handle the bookings, with Platinum, Gold and Silver plans and no minimum contract term.

Want to see what your pupils will learn? Read our guide to driving lessons in Manchester, or call us on 07758 837589 to talk about instructor training.