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Useful Links for ADI's and PDI's

DVSA Training

Explaining more about mock driving tests: 4 webinars and 2 podcasts 


https://despatch.blog.gov.uk/2022/08/03/explaining-more-about-mock-driving-tests-4-webinars-and-2-podcasts/

How to become a Driving Instructor

GOV.UK Step by Step Guide

  • https://www.gov.uk/become-a-driving-instructor


Become an instructor, book and manage tests, manage your ADI registration 

  • https://www.gov.uk/browse/driving/teaching-people-to-drive


Official Driving Instructor Theory Test Kit

  • https://www.safedrivingforlife.info/shop/official-dvsa-theory-test-kit-driving-instructors-elearning/

Register for Pass Plus

ADI's can register for Pass Plus and will receive the curriculum when the register

  • https://www.gov.uk/pass-plus-approved-driving-instructor-services

How to become a ORDIT Trainer

A step by step guide on how to become an ORDIT Trainer

  • https://www.gov.uk/guidance/become-a-driving-instructor-ordit-trainer

Essential Reading for PDI's ADI's

 

  • Driving Instructors Handbook.
  • Practical Teaching Skills for Driving Instructors.
  • The Highway Code.
  • The Official Guide to Driving. The Essential Skills.
  • Know Your Traffic Signs.
  • The Motor Car. Mechanical Principles.


Driving Instructor Code of Practice

  • https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/driving-instructor-code-of-practice#:~:text=The%20code%20of%20practice%20is,advertise%20their%20services


National Standards for Driving and Rider Training

  • https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-standard-for-driver-and-rider-training


Learning to Drive a Car Syllabus

  • https://www.gov.uk/guidance/learning-to-drive-a-car-syllabus

PDI and ADI Criminal Record Checks

PDI's Check - https://www.gov.uk/criminal-record-check-become-driving-instructor 


ADI's Renewal - https://www.gov.uk/adi-criminal-record-disclosure

Theory and Driving Test Management

Book a Theory Test for Students - https://www.gov.uk/book-pupil-theory-test


Book Practical Driving Test for Students -  https://www.gov.uk/book-pupil-driving-test

DVSA Official Show Me/Tell Me

Show me Tell me Questions Written for Official DVSA 2017 - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/car-show-me-tell-me-vehicle-safety-questions/car-show-me-tell-me-vehicle-safety-questions


Tell me questions Official DVSA Video 2017 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uh8slnP76-w


Show me questions Official DVSA Video 2017 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=damj01nXcZU

Learning tools and Visual Aids

Apps for Students

DVSA Official Theory Test App

  • https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.tso.ctt&hl=en&gl=US
  • https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/official-dvsa-theory-test-kit/id463295925


Test Buddy - Driver Theory and Practical Training for Students

  • https://testbuddy.app/

 
Dr. Parking 4 - Parking Game designed to replicate steering and manoeuvring of a real vehicle.

  • https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ansangha.drparking4&hl=en&gl=US&pli=1
  • https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dr-parking-4/id1021117809 

Books

DITA  - https://dita.org.uk/ - Driving Instructor Training Aids 


Grade Six Supplies - A variety of books as well as essential equipment for driving instructors - https://www.gradesixsupplies.com/

Apps for Instructors

Total Drive App - Tools for running your business as well as visual aids and doodle feature

  • https://totaldrive.co.uk/

Road Board (Apple only)

  • https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/road-board/id492425838

Videos

Advance Driving School - Content Designed for Learner Drivers

  • https://www.youtube.com/@AdvanceDrivingSchool


HOW2DRIVE - Content for Learner Drivers and PDI's + ADI's Standards Checks

  • https://www.youtube.com/@How-2-drive


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