DRIVING INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSES
Driving Instructor and P.D.I Training – over 21 – held licence for 4 years
A career as a driving instructor [A.D.I] suits men and women of all ages and walks of life.
No experience is necessary, as long as you have held a UK or EEC licence for a least 4 years,
you can start DRIVING INSTRUCTOR TRAINING straight away.
WHY BECOME A DRIVING INSTRUCTOR?
EARN AROUND £500 – £600 PER WEEK
Flexible working hours
Flexible training, learn around your currant job
No previous experience needed
THE DRIVING INSTRUCTOR COURSE HAS THREE PARTS.
Part one – Theory and Hazard perception test Home based learning
This is a computer touch screen test of 100 questions [ 4 sections of 25 questions]
and a computerised video hazard perception test containing 14 clips lasting appoximately 1 minute,
15 scoreable hazards [ 1 clip contains 2 hazards]
theory test pass mark 85 and above
hazard perception pass mark 57 and above
Part two – Driving Test in car training [one on one]
The driving test is approximately one hour, you must be able to read a number plate from a distance of 90 feet.
You will need to answer 5 TELL ME – SHOW ME questions,
example – Show me how you would check that the head lights and tail lights are working?
answer – Operate the light switch [turn on ignition if necessary] walk around the car and check.
The Driving Test
It is an advanced driving test and a high standard of driving is required,
You must show you have a thorough knowledge of the principles of good driving and road safety.
You must show
- EXPERT HANDLING OF THE CONTROLS.
- USE OF CORRECT ROAD PROCEDURE.
- ANTICIPATION OF ACTIONS OF OTHER ROAD USERS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
- SOUND JUDGEMENT OF DISTANCE, SPEED AND TIMING.
- CONSIDERATION FOR THE SAFETY OF OTHER ROAD USERS.
The routes used for the driving test will include motorways or dual carriageways, town and
country roads to cover a wide range of road and traffic conditions.
YOU MUST ALSO SHOW THE ABILITY TO CARRY OUT THE FOLLOWING MANOEUVERS.
- MOVE AWAY STRAIGHT AHEAD, UP – DOWNHILL AND AT AN ANGLE.
- OVERTAKE MEET AND CROSS THE PATH OF OTHER TRAFFIC.
- REVERSE INTO A LIMITED OPENING TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT.
- REVERSE PARK.
- TURN THE CAR AROUND USING FORWARD AND REVERSE GEARS.
- You are only allowed to incur a maximum of 6 minor faults.
PART THREE – Ability to Instruct – in car training [one on one]
The test lasts for about one hour and is designed to assess whether you can give instruction to a pupil in a worthwhile and in a clearly understood manner.
You will need to a suitable car but not a pupil,
The examiner will assess your ability by role playing the part of the learner.
The test is in two parts each part lasts approximately 1/2 hour, first part you will be asked to give instructions suitable for a beginner or partly trained pupil, in the second you will need to give instruction to a trained pupil of or about test standard.
COURSE COVERING THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS
- COCKPIT DRILL, USE OF CONTROLS, INCLUDING DUAL CONTROLS
- APPROACHING TO TURN LEFT AND RIGHT
- EMERGING AT “T” JUNCTIONS
- USE OF MIRRORS
- EMERGENCY STOP
- USE OF SIGNALS
- PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS
- CROSS ROADS
- ALLOW ADEQUATE CLEARANCE AND ANTICIPATION
- MEET/CROSS/OVERTAKE
- TURN IN THE ROAD
- REVERSE TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT
- REVERSE PARK
COURSE FEE’S
A PAYMENT OF £350-00 IS REQUIRED AT THE START OF THE COURSE TO COVER COST OF ALL MATERIALS SUPPLIED
AND ADMIN COSTS [PART ONE COURSE INCLUDED]
PART TWO IN CAR DRIVING COURSE
5 X 2 HOUR SESSIONS @£35-00 PER HOUR
PART THREE IN CAR COURSE
20 X 2 HOUR SESSIONS @ £35-00 PER HOUR
AREAS COVERED
FIFE – EDINBURGH – DUNDEE – PERTH AND KINROSS
ALL TRAINING UNDERTAKEN IN DUNFERMLINE AND KIRKCALDY
PLEASE CALL 01383 821657 OR EMAIL info@drivinglessonsfife.com for more details
