Driving Ability Test Part 2 Recovery Training

Target Tuition specialises in the Part 2 Driving Ability Test. Keith Hepburn has passed the Cardington Special Driving Test Grade A and DIAmond Special Test. Both the Cardington and Diamond driving tests are conducted over a 90 minute drive in all types of road and traffic conditions. The highest grade is awarded to those not accumulating more than 3 driving faults. The Diamond Test is very similar but no more than 2 driver faults can be recorded and a commentary drive is also required.

If you are preparing for the Part 2 Driving Ability Test, or have taken at least 1attempt and would like to boost your training, then I can offer you advanced tuition at £28.00 per hour.

Remember that your Part 2 & 3 are limited to 3 attempts. Do not have the added pressure of taking a test on the 3rd attempt.

Route to becoming an Approved Driving Instructor ( Adi )

• You must hold a full British or Northern Ireland unrestricted car driving licence

• Have held your licence for a total of four out of the past six years prior to entering the register after qualifying

• You should not have been disqualified from driving at any time in the four years prior to being entered in the register

• Be a 'fit and proper person' to have your name entered in the register

• Pass the register qualifying exams

• Apply for registration within 12 months of passing Part 3

Adi Part 1 Qualifying Exam - Theory & Hazard Perception

You have to answer 100 multiple-choice questions from a selection of 4 areas. The overall pass mark is 85%, however you need to ensure you have an overall knowledge in all subjects and score no less than 80% in all 4 bands

• Road Procedure

• Traffic signs and signals, car control, pedestrians, mechanical knowledge

• The driving test, disabilities, law

•  Publications, instructional techniques

The hazard perception element consists of 14 video clips. There is a maximum score of 5 points with one clip containing two scoreable hazards. The pass mark is 57 out of a possible 75 marks.

Adi Part 2 Qualifying Exam - Driving Ability

The test last for approximately 1 hour and you are asked to read a number plate at a distance of 27.5 metres with glasses or contact lenses if you normally wear them. You are asked several questions about vehicle safety starting with the words 'show me or tell me'. More in-depth knowledge is expected than that of someone taking the L-Test.

During the drive you will be accessed on your ability to control the car in a safe, and systematic way showing sound knowledge of road procedure, expert handling, anticipation, judgement and consideration for other road users. The routes used for the test will include roads which may carry heavy and/or fast moving traffic, they will also cover a range of road and traffic conditions, including urban and rural roads.

You will be expected to carry out set exercises which involve reversing your vehicle. You will be asked to reverse your vehicle into a limited opening on the left and right. You will also be asked to reverse park your car into a space of about 2 car lengths or into a bay, you may also be asked to turn your vehicle in the road whilst keeping control and taking effective all-round observations. You may also be asked to complete a controlled stop. From 4th October 2010 you will be tested on your ability to drive independently.

An accumulation of more than 6 driving faults results in failure. A very high standard is required. 

Adi Part 3 Qualifying Exam Instructional Ability

The test lasts for about 1 hour. The object of this test is to assess your ability to instruct and pass this knowledge onto your pupils.

The test is split into two parts, each part lasting approximately 30 minutes. In the first phase the examiner takes on the role of a novice/beginner, in the second phase the examiner plays out a more experienced driver perhaps someone near test standard.

At the start of each phase the examiner will describe each pupil to you. You must pass both phases to achieve a pass. This section is by far the most demanding.

Job Prospects & Potential Earnings

Becoming a Driving Instructor is a very rewarding career. A good instructor must be articulate, enthusiastic, encouraging, friendly, patient and confident. You must be able to adapt and change to many different ways that people learn, not to mention being able to run your own business and succeed in a highly competitive market place.

A lot of advertisements mention earnings of up to £30,000. However, what they fail to mention are the costs involved in running a small business. Whilst these figures are achievable, it requires a lot of time and effort. Realistically an instructor working an average 30-35 hours tuition per week would earn up to £25,000 and need to charge high rates for lessons. This may require working evenings and weekends and also a lot of personal time outside the daily tuition hours.

The register of approved driving instructors has increased rapidly over the last 5-10 years, creating fierce competition.

Successful instructors will continue to develop and improve on their standards of service and tuition.