ADI Part 3 Test of Instructional Ability

ADI Part 3 Training £45 per hour.

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This is the last stage of the qualifying process, and, similar to Part 2, you get only three attempts. The actual test is an hour-long, although you will need to allow ten minutes before it starts to discuss the pupil you are going to be teaching with the examiner, and for him/her to inspect any training records. A further fifteen minutes should also be allowed for, on completion of the test, for the result and any feedback.

The aim of the standards check is to assess your ability to instruct and whether your instruction helps a person learn effectively.

Fail three times, and you would need to start the whole qualifying process again, but you can only do so within 2 years of the date you initially passed the Part 1 Theory/Hazard perception test.

Chris Deane ADI has a proven track record of helping many PDI's qualify with ease. He has extensive knowledge of all the skills and competencies required of a successful driving Instructor and tailors the training to each individual PDI he meets to ensure it is as effective as possible. Once qualified, he will also support you throughout your career, if required.

There are 17 competencies you are assessed on within the Instructional Ability test, which are split into three groups

• Lesson planning
• Risk management
• Teaching and learning skills

Each competency is scored from 0 – 3 as follows

• 0 = No evidence of competence
• 1 = A few elements of competence demonstrated
• 2 = Competence displayed in some elements
• 3 = Competence displayed in all elements

You need to score 31 or more to pass the Instructional Ability test. Grade B will be awarded for a score of 31 to 42. The top-grade A is achieved with a score of 43-51, which will indicate you have demonstrated a high level of instruction.

However, you also need to score above 7 on Risk management, or an automatic fail will be recorded regardless of the overall score achieved. The examiner can also terminate the Standard check and record a fail if you have put yourself or others in danger.

Preparing well for your Instructional Ability test is absolutely essential, as you will have invested a lot of time and effort towards achieving your goal of becoming a fully qualified ADI. 

The DVSA strongly recommend that training is delivered by an ORDIT-registered trainer. This is because trainers on the register are inspected every two years to ensure that they meet the minimum standards required to deliver quality training. As part of the terms and conditions of being on that register, they must keep up-to-date records of all training provided and agree to abide by a strict code of conduct. Should you approach a trainer on the register for help and support, you should ask to see both their up-to-date certificate, which must be displayed in-car during training sessions, and their last inspection report, which must be shown if requested.

There is plenty of other information available online regarding the test of Instructional ability, but the first port of call should be to read the "National Standards for driver and rider training"  This should then be followed by reading Chapter 3 of the ADI1 Instructions for the guidance of driving examiners 

Chris Deane, ADI, wants all PDIs to achieve their goal of becoming qualified Driving Instructors and is very passionate about delivering top-quality training and support. If you feel he can help you or if you want some advice or guidance, then he will be more than happy to hear from you. Simply contact him via the button above on the menu bar or send him an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.