To Become a Driving Instructor
To become a driving instructor, you will need to complete a qualifying process designed to make sure that you have good knowledge of driving, the laws of the road and teaching skills. The process to become a driving instructor is split into three parts as follows: Part 1. TheoryPart 2. Advanced driving
Part 3. Instructional ability So let's look at them one at a time To Become a Driving Instructor, Part 1 The part one is the first of three tests you will need to take to become an approved Driving Instructor (ADI) The part 1 test is split into two parts; a multiple choice question paper and a hazard perception test. Multiple Choice Question Paper The question paper (carried out on a pc) consists of 100 questions, which are split into four bands. Each band contains 25 questions, of which you must answer at least 20 correctly (80%) These bands are: 1. Road Procedure.
2. Traffic signs and signals, car control, pedestrians, mechanical knowledge.
3. Driving Test, disabilities, law.
4. Publications, instructional techniques. Although you must achieve a score of at least 80% on each of the bands, your overall score must be at least 85%. Hazard Perception Test The hazard perception part of the test, also carried out on a pc, tests your reaction time to hazards. You will see 14 video clips of various road conditions, which contain at least one developing hazard each. You will be required to click a mouse button each time you see a hazard and your reaction time will be converted into a score, the highest being 5 and the lowest being 0, obviously the highest score for the fastest reaction. *For a more detailed look at this, see the link below. A good trainer will provide you with all of the material you will need to study for this test and should also provide you with some kind of study guide to help you get through the books in the easiest way possible. Make sure that the price of these books and materials are included in the price of your training, as often they could be added on as an extra once you have signed up to and paid for the course. To Become a Driving Instructor, Part 2 The part two test is basically an advanced driving test. Firstly, you will have to pass a simple eyesight test. You will be required to read a standard size number plate from 27.5 metres (90 feet). This should be carried out wearing prescription glasses if needed. You will then be asked five questions regarding basic vehicle maintenance. Your trainer will be able to give you advice on this subject. You will then be taken on a test route, which will take in all road conditions including town driving, rural roads, dual carriageways and, where possible, motorway driving. You will also be asked to carry out the following set exercises:
Controlled Stop (also referred to as 'emergency stop')
Turn in the Road (also referred to as 'three point turn')
Left Hand Reverse
Right Hand Reverse (both also referred to as 'reverse around a corner')
A Parking Manoeuvre. This can either be parallel parking or reverse bay parking.
This test will last for one hour and during the test you you will be allowed to commit up to six driving faults, no serious faults and no dangerous faults. *For a more detailed look at this, see the link below. To Become a Driving Instructor, Part 3 This is the part where you are tested on your ability to teach. The part three test is divided into two halves, known as 'Phase One and Phase Two' For both phases, an examiner will play the role of a student. The student played will be at different levels of learning for each phase. Phase One. For this phase, the examiner will play a student of very limited knowledge and experience and you will be asked to teach him a new subject that he hasn't covered previously. Phase Two. For this phase the examiner will play a more experienced student, who is having problems with a subject previously taught. Your job will be to find out what is causing the problems and show him how to put things right. *For a more detailed look at this, see the link below. Ok, so that's a quick insight into training to become a driving instructor, so what's the catch? Well, there are companies out there who just want to get their hands on your cash and aren't too worried about the level of training you receive. As a rule of thumb, DON'T part with thousands of pounds just because the sales pitch looks great, take time to find out exactly what you are getting for your money and just what the refund policy of the company is, in case you are not satisfied with your training. Below are a couple of examples of how to and how not to conduct training to become a driving instructor.My name is Colin Lott and I've been a Driving Instructor for over fifteen years and a Driving Instructor Trainer for over the last six years. *As promised, here is a link where you can find a more detailed look at the three parts of training to become a driving instructor and good information on how training should be conducted. http://www.ditauk.com And here is a link which will show you some of the worst things that can happen if you just rush in and buy from the biggest companies with the best adverts. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ei-ERWryXi0&NR=1 Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?To-Become-a-Driving-Instructor&id=5767574] To Become a Driving Instructor
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