PDI Driving Course

  • Home
  • PDI Driving Course
PDI Driving Course-British Driving School
The PDI (Potential Driving Instructor) Driving Course at the British Driving School is meticulously designed to equip aspiring driving instructors with the skills and knowledge required to excel in their careers. This comprehensive program covers all aspects of driving instruction, from mastering advanced driving techniques to understanding effective teaching methodologies. Participants will receive in-depth training on the standards set by the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and learn how to effectively communicate and impart driving skills to learners of varying levels. The course includes both theoretical and practical components, ensuring that future instructors are well-prepared to handle real-world driving instruction scenarios.. We offer advanced driver instruction in several (Areas) in London, focusing on rapid progression and refinement of your driving expertise.
At British School of Driving, we offer cutting-edge driving instructor training that is revolutionary in the industry. Our intensive program is designed to quickly and affordably guide you to becoming a licensed ADI. In addition to test preparation, our course covers practical aspects of being a driving instructor, including scheduling and student retention. Of course, there are alternative driving instructor training courses available as well.

ADI part 1 - theory test

How much does it cost?
The ADI part 1 test costs £81
What to take to your test
You must take your UK photocard driving licence to your test. If you have a licence from Northern Ireland, bring the photocard and paper counterpart licence.
The test
The test is split into two parts:
  1. Multiple-choice questions
    You will be asked 100 questions and will need to score a minimum of 80% in each of the 5 categories:
    • The Highway Code
    • Know you traffic signs
    • Driving – the essential skills
    • The official theory test for approved driving instructors pack
    • The Driving Instructor’s Handbook
  2. Hazard perception test
    You will watch 14 video clips featuring everyday road scenes and ‘developing hazards’. Click the mouse to get up to 5 points for spotting each the developing hazards as soon as they start to happen. You will need to score a minimum of 76% to complete the test.

ADI part 2 - the driving ability test

How much does it cost?
The ADI part 2 test costs £111
The car
Your car must comply with the DVSA standards, the test will be cancelled and you’ll have to pay again if your car does not meet the rules.
What happened during the test
The test takes around one hour and there are 5 parts to the (ADI) part 2 test:
  • An eyesight check
  • ‘Show me, tell me’ vehicle safety questions
  • General driving ability
  • Manoeuvres
  • Independent driving
The result
To pass your ADI part 2 test you must record:
  • No more than 6 driving faults
  • No serious or dangerous faults
The examiner will tell you what faults you made. You can take the test again if you fail at either your first or second attempt. If you fail at the third attempt you will have to wait 2 years from when you first passed the ADI part 1 test before you can take it again.
The Cardington Special Test
You can take the voluntary Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) special test if you’re an approved driving instructor (ADI) or a fully qualified motorcycle instructor. The DVSA special test will test your skills to the highest standard.

ADI part 3

Once your training for British School of Driving is completed you will have the option to:
Complete all your DVSA qualification tests including Part 3
  1. Part 1 – Theory and hazard perception
  2. Part 2 – Driving ability
  3. Part 3 – Instructional ability
Become a Trainee Driving Instructor
Increase your teaching experience further, delivering real learner lessons in a British Driving School car under the official DVSA Trainee Instructor Licence Scheme before attempting your Part 3
We hope so! If you think you have what it takes, check out our driving instructor training courses today. We’d love to help you along your way to a new, fulfilling career.
For more information and pricing contact us