The Qualifying Process

To qualify as a driving instructor you need to pass three exams, aptly named parts 1, 2, and 3 as briefly explained below

Part 1 Theory

This is in two parts- a multiple choice  touch screen exam consisting of 100 questions lasting 90 minutes split in to four bands:-

1. Road Procedure
2.Traffic signs,signals,car control,pedestrians,mechanical knowledge
3.The Driving Test, disabilities and law
4.Publications and Instructional techniques

and a Hazard Perception Test consisting of 14 video clips each lasting a minute with 15 main hazards spread throughout the clips. Each hazard is worth a max of 5 points.
Both parts must be passed at same test appointment to gain an overall pass result.

The passmark for the theory is 85% but you must gain a minimum of 80% in each band to pass. The Hazard passmark is 57 from a possible 75

Part 2 Driving Technique

This consists of an eyesight test and the driving test. Before the test begins you will need to answer questions on basic vehicle safety.
The test lasts about 60 mins during which you will need to show the ability to drive to a highly competent standard, complete several manouvres and commit no more than six driver errors and no serious or dangerous errors.

Part 3 Instructional Ability

This lasts for 1 hour but is split into two 30 minute slots both of which must be passed on same exam.

The examiner will take the part of a pupil at novice and then partly trained standard and you will need to pitch the level of your instruction to the standard of the pupil being played.

The examiner will give you a preamble at the beginning to paint a picture of the pupil and will also choose the subject that you will be teaching him for each slot

Course materials are supplied

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