Choosing
a
driving
or
riding
instructor
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
