How to become a driving instructor: the 3 ADI tests
To become an approved driving instructor (ADI) in Great Britain you apply to start the qualifying process, pass 3 qualifying tests, then register with DVSA. Here is what GOV.UK says about the order and the fees.
The 3 qualifying tests
- These fees and rules are for Great Britain. There are different fees for taking the ADI qualifying tests and registering in Northern Ireland. [1]
- You have to pass the qualifying tests before you register as an ADI with DVSA. [1]
- You can book ADI part 1 when your application to start the ADI qualifying process has been accepted. [2]
- Part 1 is the first of 3 tests you have to pass to qualify as an ADI. It is a theory test. [2]
- If you pass part 1 you get a pass certificate letter, which you need when you book and take the ADI part 2 test. [2]
- Your part 1 pass certificate number lasts for 2 years. You must qualify as an ADI in that time, or start the application process again. [2]
Test fees
- ADI part 1 test: £81. [1]
- ADI part 2 test: £111. [1]
- ADI part 3 test: £111. [1]
- To join the ADI register you pay £300 for your first ADI certificate (or 'badge'). A trainee driving instructor licence costs £140. [1]
- You have to pay the full amount again if you do not pass any of the tests and want to take another one. [1]
- Test and registration fees are set by DVSA. Fees for driving instructor training vary and are set by training organisations. [1]
What part 1 involves
- Part 1 has 2 parts, multiple-choice questions and hazard perception, booked and taken as a single test. You must pass both. [2]
- The multiple-choice part needs at least 85 out of 100 overall and at least 20 out of 25 in each of the 4 categories. [2]
- The hazard perception part needs at least 57 points out of 75. [2]
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