In order to improve the level of driving tuition in britain. The driving standards agency (DSA) set up the register of approved driving instructors. Their main aim was to ensure that any driving instructor taking payment for driving tuition was a suitable person to give driving lessons.
Three tests have been set up in order for you to become a driving instructor. The first will test your knowledge of the rules and regulations and hazard perception. This test is the first step to becoming a driving instructor but another two will follow.
The first test is broken up into theory and hazard perception. In the theory you must score a overall mark of 85% to pass and score a minimum of 20 out of 25 in each mini 1/4 section
The hazard perception test is a video clip of a moving car and you must identify potential and developing hazards. Their is 14 clips with one of the clips containing 2 hazards. You will score 0 to 5 points depending on how fast you see the developing hazard 5 for straight away and 0 for very slow or not at all. you must score 59 out of 75 to pass the test.
You must pass both parts of the test to complete step one in becoming a driving instructor. Passing this test will enable you to take part 2 which is a test of you driving ability.
The part 2 test involves around a one hour drive in different driving situations with a mixture of manouveres. It is known as the advanced driving test and is taking with a senior examiner in the local area. Only six minor faults can be committed any more and you will fail automatically and have to resit. On completion of the part 2 test you would be allowed to take up a trainee instructor badge.
In the part three test which is the most difficult you will be tested on your ability to give instruction. your test will be taken over two parts. The first part the examiner will play the role of a pupil at the beginner stage and the second part he will be partly trained. Depending on which subject he chooses you will have to adjust your instruction accordingly.
You can attempt the first test as many times as you like but part 2 and 3 you are allowed only three attempts if you fail either three times you will have to resit all three test again after a waiting period of two years.
Three tests have been set up in order for you to become a driving instructor. The first will test your knowledge of the rules and regulations and hazard perception. This test is the first step to becoming a driving instructor but another two will follow.
The first test is broken up into theory and hazard perception. In the theory you must score a overall mark of 85% to pass and score a minimum of 20 out of 25 in each mini 1/4 section
The hazard perception test is a video clip of a moving car and you must identify potential and developing hazards. Their is 14 clips with one of the clips containing 2 hazards. You will score 0 to 5 points depending on how fast you see the developing hazard 5 for straight away and 0 for very slow or not at all. you must score 59 out of 75 to pass the test.
You must pass both parts of the test to complete step one in becoming a driving instructor. Passing this test will enable you to take part 2 which is a test of you driving ability.
The part 2 test involves around a one hour drive in different driving situations with a mixture of manouveres. It is known as the advanced driving test and is taking with a senior examiner in the local area. Only six minor faults can be committed any more and you will fail automatically and have to resit. On completion of the part 2 test you would be allowed to take up a trainee instructor badge.
In the part three test which is the most difficult you will be tested on your ability to give instruction. your test will be taken over two parts. The first part the examiner will play the role of a pupil at the beginner stage and the second part he will be partly trained. Depending on which subject he chooses you will have to adjust your instruction accordingly.
You can attempt the first test as many times as you like but part 2 and 3 you are allowed only three attempts if you fail either three times you will have to resit all three test again after a waiting period of two years.
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