We are often ask various questions about ADI training. Here is a selection.
What skills do I need to become an Approved Driving Instructor? An ADI should possess the following qualities:
Patience - with some student drivers you will have to keep going over the same things many times;
Understanding - you must be able to understand the student needs and feelings;
Good communication skills;
Inter-personnel skills - you must be able to deal with the public in an non-aggressive manner.
Creativity - sometimes you have to be creative to put a point across.
How long will it take to pass all the tests? Well, that depends on a couple of things.
How dedicated you are with your training. The more effort you put in, the better your chances of passing the tests;
On the availability of the test as far as the DSA are concerned. It is possible to pass all three tests in around 3 months, whereas it can take someone else over a year.
When can I start the course? As soon as you are ready.
Do I have to share my training with others on Part 2 and 3? No. All your training will be on a one-to one basis - unlike other training schools. We believe in giving you complete in-car practice, so you get the full-time you've booked. Not some of the time sitting in the back.
Will I be able to continue to work in my current employment while studying for the tests? Yes. We can arrange for your training to fit in with your current arrangements.
Do you offer a franchise scheme after I've passed Part 2? Unfortunately not at present. But we will try to place you with a school.
Do I have to pay for all the fees in one go, or can I pay for each part separately? You can pay for each part separately if you wish, so you can ‘pay as you go'. Equally, you can pay for the entire course in one lump sum. You can pay either by cash or cheque.
Do you offer any finance schemes? Yes, you may qualify for a Career Development Loan (CDL) from the Department for Education and Skills. The CDL will allow you to borrow up to 80% towards the cost of your course. You don't start paying it off until you've completed he course. For more info click here.
Do you require any deposit to be paid? Yes. We require a deposit of £100 at least two weeks before a course starts.
What happens if I've paid for the training, and then decide to cancel it? You will be entitled to a refund with the full amount less an administration fee.
What happens if I miss a training session?
A . Unless it's something very exceptional, you will be charged pro-rata at the daily rate per day for the practical sessions. This will be taken from your training fee.
Are you ORDIT registered? No. We believe you don't need to be registered with ORDIT to provide quality and effective training. However, we will review this in future.
If you have any other questions, email us here or complete a form here
An ADI should possess the following qualities: