ADI check tests

During your period of registration you must take a test of ‘continued ability and fitness to give instruction’ (check test). The check test can be conducted in two ways. It can be as an observed lesson with a genuine pupil during which a senior Driving Standards Agency (DSA) examiner assesses the ADI’s instructional ability. Alternatively, it can be the examiner ‘role-playing’ the pupil.

You will be assessed on:

• method, clarity, adequacy and correctness of instruction

• the observation and proper correction of the pupil’s errors

• manner, patience, tact and ability to inspire confidence

ADIs will be check tested:

• within four years for Grade five and six instructors

• within two years for Grade four instructors

• or at the discretion of the Registrar

If you fail to demonstrate an acceptable standard in three consecutive check tests you could be removed from the Register and would have to re-qualify before being allowed to give paid instruction.

Page last updated: 03/11/2005