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Train people to become driving instructors by joining the official register of driving instructor training (ORDIT) - including the assessments you have to pass.
Find training courses to qualify to become an approved driving instructor (ADI)
You must become an approved driving instructor (ADI) if you want to charge people for lessons. You can do this as part of a driving school or by setting up your own business.
Taking the approved driving instructor (ADI) part 1 test - what you need to bring and what happens during the test
How to become a direct access scheme (DAS) motorcycle instructor, how to book your assessment and what it involves
When you have to take an ADI standards check (check test), what happens at the test and how your grade is decided.
Research carried out with approved driving instructors about how many pupils they're teaching, and their attitudes towards mock driving tests.
Forthcoming professional conduct panel hearings and meetings and how to attend a hearing as an observer.
You need to record the number of hours you give lessons and are supervised as a trainee driving instructor if you're not taking extra training.
Book your approved driving instructor (ADI) or become a DVSA enhanced rider scheme trainer.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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