The Official Register of Driving Instructor Training

Following discussions between the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) and representatives from the driver training industry it was agreed that both instructors' and the public's best interests would be served by a single Register or directory of suitably qualified and inspected trainers and establishments.

Those that are seeking Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) training or retraining can approach any of the establishments on the Register in the confidence that they have satisfied the criteria set by the representatives of the driver training industry and DSA. Nonetheless, enquirers are advised to contact more than one to compare what they have to offer in order to decide which one most suits their needs.

Use the links below to find inspected trainers and establishments in your area and to read the terms and conditions of membership.

Each entry in the ORDIT directory lists, in post code order, the:

name
address
telephone number of the establishment
contact point (normally the person in control who may be the principal or manager)
tested trainers

The code against each establishment entry under the heading "Training Offered" indicates the subjects covered which have received approval.

1 = ADI Part 1 (the written exam)

2 = ADI Part 2 (the driving ability test)

3 = ADI Part 3 (the instructional ability test)

R = ADI Retraining

The types of course offered:

F = Full time course

P = Part time course

D = Distance learning course

A = Residential accommodation course

If an establishment is offering courses not listed against their entry, it is likely that these have not yet been approved.

If you have any complaints about the standard of training you have received from any of the establishments on the Register that you cannot settle with the establishment itself, you may write to:

The ORDIT Secretary

Driving Standards Agency

The Axis Building

112 Upper Parliament Street

Nottingham

NG1 6LP

The DSA cannot accept any responsibility for the training provided.

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Page last updated: 19/03/2008