Role of an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI)
As we’ve seen, operating as a professional instructor comes with certain responsibilities. The range of the ADI role covers four main areas and is summarised below:
Being an ADI
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Professional Development
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Business Dealings
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| Personal Development** |
Teaching Skills |
Customer Care |
Administration |
- Join local/national associations
- Attend seminars and conferences
- Acquire teaching qualifications
- Update in-car teaching skills
- Develop driving ability
- E-learning and home study
- Acquire business skills/acumen
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- Improve/develop:
Lesson planning
Control of lessons
Levels of instruction
Q & A techniques
Core competencies
- Teach full driving syllabus
- Carry out mock tests
- Enhance communication skills
- Attend DSA Check Tests
- Improve your pass rate
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- Abide by DSA's Code of Conduct
- Develop personal skills:
Conduct
Telephone manner
Appearance
Punctuality
- Business Terms/Conditions:*
Lesson price/duration
Cancellation policy
Complaints procedure
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- Suitable vehicle:*
Purchase/lease
Tax/insurance
Maintenance/servicing
- Marketing/Advertising*
- Diary planning
- Supply of pupils* Telephone/website*
- Bank Accounts
- Inland Revenue(tax)
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Notes:
* The administrative aspects could be provided to you if operating as a franchised instructor with an established driving school.
** DSA requires ADIs to carry out 7 hours professional development every year (currently on a voluntary basis)
