Only
a registered Driving Standards Agency (DSA) approved driving instructor (ADI)
can charge money for teaching you to drive. A fully qualified ADI must display
a green certificate on the windscreen of the car while teaching you.
DSA is responsible
for maintaining and checking the standards of all approved driving instructors
(ADI), who to qualify must:
have held
a full driving licence for at least four years
pass
a much tougher theory test than the one learner drivers take
pass
a strict driving test
reach
and keep up a high standard of instruction. The standard of tuition given by the
ADI is regularly checked by a supervising examiner from DSA
be
registered with DSA
display
an ADI identification certificate on the windscreen of the tuition vehicle
You
should take advice from your ADI on:
all
aspects of driving
what
books to read
when
to take your test
how
to practice
DSA,
as a government agency, is not allowed to recommend an instructor. We suggest
that you ask friends and relatives to recommend someone they know. You could also
look in a local business directory for ADIs in your area. Try and choose an instructor
who:
has
a good reputation
is
reliable and punctual
has
a car that suits you
Choosing
a certified motorcycle instructor
All learner
motorcycle and learner moped riders must complete a compulsory basic training
(CBT) course before riding on the road.
Only
instructors certified by the Driving Standards Agency can teach CBT at an approved
training body (ATB). ATBs must have instructors who have successfully completed
a two day assessment and have sites approved by DSA for off-road training.
