Guidance

Approved driving instructor (ADI) part 3 test: marking sheet

The report form used to mark your approved driving instructor (ADI) part 3 test, which assesses your ability to teach pupils.

Published 1 September 2017
Last updated 1 December 2017 — see all updates
From:
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Applies to:
Wales, England, and Scotland

Documents

Approved driving instructor (ADI) part 3 test report form

Ref: DVSA ADI26 PDF, 1.52MB, 2 pages

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Details

The driving examiner will use this form to mark your lesson planning, risk management and teaching and learning strategies during your ADI part 3 test.

You’ll be given a copy of your report at the end of your test.

Published 1 September 2017
Last updated 1 December 2017 + show all updates

  1. Added the date the ADI part 3 test will change.

  2. First published.

Part of Become a car driving instructor: step by step

  1. Step 1 Check if you can become an instructor

    1. Check you're eligible to become a driving instructor
    2. Read about driving instructor responsibilities
    3. Find out about the skills and knowledge you need

  2. Step 2 Apply to become a driving instructor

    You must get a new Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to start your application, even if you already have one.

    1. Get a DBS check £6
    2. Start your application

  3. Step 3 Get a trainer

    Get a registered trainer to help you prepare for the 3 qualifying tests.

    1. Find driving instructor training courses

  4. Step 4 Take the theory test (ADI part 1)

    1. Revise and practise for your test
    2. What you need for your test
    3. Find a theory test centre
    4. Book your test £81

    Once you've passed the theory test, you must pass the other parts of the test within 2 years or you'll have to start the whole process again.

  5. Step 5 Take the driving ability test (ADI part 2)

    1. What happens during the test
    2. What you need for your test
    3. Find a driving test centre
    4. Book your test £111

  6. Step 6 Get practice teaching

    If you’ve passed ADI part 2 you have the option to apply for a 6 month trainee licence to get experience teaching students.

    1. Find out about trainee instructor licences
    2. Apply for a trainee instructor licence £140

  7. Step 7 Take the instructional ability test (ADI part 3)

    1. What happens during the test
    2. What you need for your test
    3. Find a driving test centre
    4. Book your test £111

  8. Step 8 Register and start working as an instructor

    Once you've passed the tests you must register within 12 months.

    1. Register for your first ADI certificate £300

    When you have your certificate you can start charging for lessons. You can either:

    You'll have at least one standards check every 4 years. You also need to renew your registration and get a new DBS check every 4 years.

    1. Find out about ADI standards checks
    2. Renew your registration £300
    3. Improve your skills as an instructor