Teaching people to drive

• Apply to become a driving instructor

  Apply to start qualifying as an approved driving instructor (ADI) with the Driving Standards Agency (DSA)

• Approved driving instructor check test and standards check

  When you have to take an approved driving instructor (ADI) check test or ADI standards check, what happens and the grade you get

• Book, change and cancel theory tests for your pupils

  Book and manage car, motorcycle, lorry, bus and Driver Certificate of Professional Competence theory tests for your pupils

• Approved driving instructor (ADI) part 1 test

  Taking the approved driving instructor (ADI) part 1 test - what you need to bring and what happens during the test

• Appeal a driving instructor registration decision

  Appeal to the transport tribunal if you disagree with a decision about your approved driving instructor (ADI) registration

• Apply for a trainee driving instructor licence

  Apply for a trainee driving instructor licence to help you prepare for the approved driving instructor (ADI) part 3 test

• Apply for your first approved driving instructor (ADI) badge

  Apply for your first approved driving instructor (ADI) badge when you've passed the ADI part 3 test

• Approved driving instructor (ADI) fees

  Fees for taking the approved driving instructor (ADI) qualifying tests, and registering as an ADI with the Driving Standards Agency (DSA)

• Approved driving instructor (ADI) part 2 test

  Taking the approved driving instructor (ADI) part 2 test - what you need to bring and what happens during the test

• Approved driving instructor (ADI) part 3 test

  Taking the approved driving instructor (ADI) part 3 test - what you need to bring and what happens during the test

• Approved driving instructor (ADI) professional development

  Take voluntary continuing professional development (CPD) to keep your approved driving instructor (ADI) skills up to date.

• Become a direct access scheme (DAS) motorcycle instructor

  How to become a direct access scheme (DAS) motorcycle instructor, how to book your assessment and what it involves

• Become a driving instructor

  Find out if you can become an approved driving instructor (ADI) and what you need to do to qualify

• Become a DSA assessed CBT motorcycle instructor

  Become a Driving Standards Agency (DSA) assessed compulsory basic training (CBT) motorcycle instructor - how to book your assessment and what it involves

• Become a fleet driver trainer

  Join the voluntary register of fleet driver trainers - eligibility, apply, tests, fees

• Become a motorcycle instructor

  Find out if you can become a motorcycle instructor and what you need to do to qualify

• Become an LGV driving instructor

  How to join the voluntary register of large goods vehicle (LGV) instructors to provide training to people learning to drive lorries

• Book your instructor theory test

  Book your approved driving instructor (ADI), large goods vehicle instructor (LGV) or register of post-test motorcycle trainers theory test

• Book, change and cancel practical driving tests for your pupils

  Book, change and cancel practical driving and riding tests for your pupils, including car, motorcycle, lorry, bus and Driver Certificate of Professional Competence tests

• Book, change and cancel theory tests for your trainee instructors

  Book, change and cancel approved driving instructor (ADI) part 1 tests for your trainee instructors using the trainer booking facility

• Check, change or cancel your instructor theory test

  Check, change or cancel your approved driving instructor (ADI), large goods vehicle instructor (LGV) or register of post-test motorcycle trainers theory test

• Criminal record check to become a driving instructor

  Get a criminal record check if you're applying to become an approved driving instructor (ADI)

• Driving instructor suspension: your rights

  When you can be suspended as a driving instructor and compensation you can claim if you aren't removed from the register

• Driving instructor training

  Find training courses to qualify to become an approved driving instructor (ADI)

• Driving test costs

  The cost of the driving theory and practical tests for different types of vehicles

• Driving theory test centres

  Find your local driving theory test centre - search by postcode

• DSA online business service

  Book and manage practical driving tests for your business, manage your business details, view statements and add or change approved driving instructor availability

• DSA special tests for instructors

  Take the voluntary Driving Standards Agency (DSA) special test if you’re driving or motorcycle instructor and want your skills tested to the highest standard

• Find a practical driving test centre

  Find your nearest local practical driving test centre so you can book a test - search by postcode

• Fleet driver training courses

  Find training to become a fleet driver trainer if you’re an approved driving instructor

• Manage your approved driving instructor (ADI) registration

  Display, renew (including criminal records check), cancel, keep up to date and report lost or stolen approved driving instruction certificates (ADI)

• Motorcycle trainer fees

  Fees for becoming one of the different types a motorcycle trainer and registering with the Driving Standards Agency (DSA)

• Pass Plus approved driving instructor (ADI) services

  Register to teach Pass Plus, order refill packs and see when your pupil's certificate has been posted

• Record Driver CPC training you provide

  Record the details of candidates who have completed a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) periodic training course

• Register of post-test motorcycle trainers (RPMT)

  How to join the voluntary register of post-test motorcycle trainers (RPMT) to give motorcycle training - including the enhanced rider scheme - to full licence holders

• Register to book driving tests as a trainer or business

  Register with the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) to book theory and practical driving tests more easily

• Renew your approved driving instructor (ADI) registration

  Renew or re-register an approved driving instructor (ADI) registration - online or by post and the fees

• Set up and run a motorcycle approved training body (ATB)

  How to set up and run a motorcycle approved training body (ATB) to provide compulsory basic training (CBT) and the direct access scheme (DAS) to learner riders

• Supervise small lorry and minibus learner drivers

  Teach or supervise C1 and D1 learner drivers - rules you must follow

• Traffic signs

  Guidance on common traffic signs for new and experienced drivers, riders, cyclists and pedestrians - Know your traffic signs, KYTS, Highway Code

• Trainee driving instructor licence: the rules

  How to get and use a trainee driving instructor licence to help you qualify as an approved driving instructor (ADI)

• Transfer your driving instructor registration to Great Britain

  Transfer your European Community (EC) driving instructor registration to Great Britain.

• Update your approved driving instructor (ADI) registration

  Update your personal details on the approved driving instructor (ADI) register

Additional detailed guidance from government departments

• Driving instruction and tests

  Responsibilities of approved driving instructors, motorcycle approved training bodies, driving instructor trainers and using DSA logos and materials.