SJK Driving
Lincolnshire's Premier Driving School.
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Becoming a Driving Instructor with SJK
PDI
(Potential Driving Instructor)
Becoming a PDI
Note: Participating in a PDI program is not a mandatory requirement for becoming a certified ADI Driving Instructor.
- A PDI (Potential Driving Instructor) are still in the process of training to become an ADI (Approved Driving Instructor)
- The PDI (trainee licence) develops your experience of instructing pupils to drive and therefore, significantly helps for your stage 3 test.
- PDI Licence lasts for 6 months.
- A PDI can legally charge for lessons to cover costs such as insurance, vehicle costs etc.
Who can Apply?
1. You must have passed your ADI part 1 test in the last 2 years.
2. You have passed the ADI part 2 test.
3. Minimum of 40 hours of training from a qualified ADI with a least 10 hours completed in a car which must have been recorded with the ADI 21T declaration form.
Application options when you apply for a trainee licence.
You have 2 options.
1. be supervised for 20% of all lessons you give while you have your trainee licence
2. do at least 20 hours of extra training while you have your trainee licence.
Only one option can be chosen which cannot be changed once you have made your decision.
Option 1 - supervision of lessons
In this option you must be supervised by your sponsoring ADI for 20% of all the lessons you give.
You must keep a record of the number of hours:
Under this option you give the lessons, and you are supervised by your ADI Instructor
The ADI 21S supervision record form will be provided by SJK and must be signed by both you and you ADI. This form is sent to the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) before your trainee licence runs out, this is your responsibility to complete.
Option 2 - extra training
In this option, you must do at least 20 hours of extra training in the topics in the training programme.
After you get your training licence, you must complete the training within the next 3 months and before you book the ADI part 3 test.
At least 25% of the training must be practical in-car training.
The training must be recorded on the instructor training declaration form.
Once you have completed your training this form must be sent to the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) immediately, this is your responsibility to complete. If you fail to send the form the DVSA can revoke your trainee licence.
If you fail the ADI part 3 test
or
you do not book it in time
If you fail the test, you must do 5 hours of extra training before your next attempt.
You have 3 attempts to pass the test.
If you do not book the test within 3 months of getting your licence, you must take 5 hours of extra training before you book the test.
Each time you do 5 hours of extra training, record it on a new instructor training declaration form.
if you fail to send the form the DVSA can revoke your trainee licence
ADI Part 3 Test
The Instructional Ability Test is the final stage of the ADI test, which assesses one's aptitude for teaching individuals how to drive. It is a crucial component for aspiring ADIs and must be completed within six months of obtaining a trainee driving instructor license, to advance in the process to becoming an ADI.