5. Fleet driver training
Guidance on how ADIs are entered onto the fleet register, the standards check, and how organisations can apply for accreditation.
ADIs who wish to be entered onto the fleet register can only qualify via an accredited organisation.
Qualification will depend on attending a training course and passing a three-part entrance examination that follows a similar format to that of the approved driving instructor (ADI) register.
Only ADIs currently registered with the DVSA may apply.
Fleet registered ADIs
An ADI who is registered as a fleet trainer must have a standards check in order to retain their fleet registration. The standards check will follow the format described in the paragraphs below.
These instructions should be read in conjunction with section 4 - The test of continued ability to instruct (standards check).
An ADI who is a current member of the fleet trainer register will need to demonstrate a continued ability to give instruction. They will therefore need to demonstrate a “Pass / Grade A or B” result on a normal standards check as per section 4.
A fleet trainer who demonstrates a consistently poor standard of instructional ability will have their name removed from the fleet trainer register and therefore will also lose their normal ADI (car) status.
Fleet registered trainers can attend with a full licence holder with the intention of delivering a bespoke coaching session on any key risks identified in the driver’s ability. They can, however, also attend with a provisional licence holder to deliver a client-centred lesson appropriate to the needs of the pupil.
The examiner will need to see the fleet trainer at work, giving instructional coaching to a customer.
Fleet plays a key role in road safety and DVSA are proud to promote those accredited organisations and the benefits of work-related road safety driver training. Fuel efficient driving and the principles of eco-safe underpin the quality and contribute to reducing emissions and costs across the board.
Companies who specialise in training ADI’s to deliver fleet driver training can apply to DVSA for accreditation. Once accredited DVSA will promote their training on GOV.UK.
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Organisations wishing to accredited will in the first instance submit their fleet course macro electronically to DVSA’s fleet department so that the content can be scrutinised to ensure the course mirrors DVSA standards.
When considered satisfactory an SME will arrange to visit the organisation to witness training in preparation for the coaching ability test and will accompany the final validation. The initial visit would be over a two-day period and subsequent re-accreditations will be over a one-day period.