How Do I Become an Instructor?

To Become a Driving Instructor you must..

  1. Have held a full UK or EU license for 3.5 out of the last 6 years.
  2. Read a normal size number plate from 27.5 metres (90 ft).
  3. Have less than 6 penalty points on your licence.
  4. Pass the criminal record check. 
  5. Pass the 3 tests.

How Can Surepass Help?

The Surepass Driving Instructor Courses come with all the books, DVD’s, CD ROM’s and our own in house produced training material. You prepare for the training in the comfort of your own home using our easy to follow manuals. We come to you to carry out the practical element. Click here for more information on our Driving Instructor Courses

Criminal Record Check

Most applicants who intend to start the ADI qualifying process will need to have a criminal record check, this is obtained FREE OF CHARGE through the DSA contractor, Capita Recruitment. Call Capita today on 0870 850 2455, they will ask you 5 simple questions to ensure your driving licence is in order and you have no serious convictions which may prevent you from becoming a driving instructor. If everything is in order they will send you an application pack. Complete and return the forms to them. You will then be sent a unique reference number which you will need to start the application process for the first exam.

The Tests

There are 3 tests that you must pass to become a driving instructor. Theory test, driving test and instructional ability Test. You must pass them in this order and you cannot apply for the next test until you have passed the previous one. There are no limits to the number of times you can attempt the first test but the second and third ones must be passed within 3 attempts.

ADI Part 1 Theory Test

The theory test is split into 2 parts, multiple choice questions and hazard perception. The test is taken at your local theory test centre. Click here for more info

ADI Part 2 Driving Test

This is an advanced driving test. The test is taken at most local driving test centres. Click here for more info

ADI Part 3 Test of Teaching Ability

In this test the examiner pretends to be a pupil. The test is split into 2 parts, phase 1  and phase 2. The test is conducted at most local driving test centres. Click here for more info