Part 3 - The ADI instructional ability test
About the Part 3 test
The Part 3 test requires you to give a one hour driving lesson to your student while the examiner observes you from
the back seat of the car. The examiner is looking to see if effective learning is taking place and inparticular you
will be assessed acr0ss three categories of competence, namely Lesson Planning, Risk Management and Teaching /
Learning Stratergies.
Driving instructor training provided by LDC
Using our unique student centred open learning course, driving instructor training videos (about 10 hours of video
footage), test guide, workbook and colour briefings presenter, you will learn about the Part 3 test, the standards
sought and the practical exercises you need to undertake to develop the skills to pass this test. The duration of
the open learning course is around 40 hours.

This leads onto and integrates with a comprehensive practical programme of practical training with your local LDC
DVSA ORDIT qualified trainer. Again this training would usually be spread over a number of sessions and be provided
on a one-to-one basis, thus ensuring that the training is tailored to you. up to 40 hours of 1-to-1 practical
training is provided on a one-to-one basis as standard. On the Premium Course option up to a further 10 hours of
free remedial one-to-one practical training is available in the unlikely event that you should not pass first or
second time. Therefore, you are potentially looking at over 80 hours of training for Part 3 in total.
Trainee Licence option
It may be appropriate to offer you a driving instructor trainee licence at this stage, on either a part-time or
full-time basis to allow you to acquire additional experience training real learners. Not only does this help you
prepare for the Part 3 exam, it also provides a means to earn an income whilst training.
At LDC our driving instructor package is the same whether you are a trainee or a fully qualified driving instructor,
however, it is common for trainees to offer introductory lesson discounts when they first start to reflect the fact
they are not yet fully qualified. Some driving schools make higher additional charges when you are a trainee. Not
all driving schools support the Governments trainee licence scheme.
Please note if you fail three attempts at Part 3 or Part 2 the DVSA require you to start the qualification process
again and not until 2 years have elapsed from passing Part 1.
Jo
The main reason I chose LDC was because they had the complete package. A comprehensive training course and I knew I had a guaranteed position on their franchise with the option of a car.
I enjoyed my training and thought the training aids were excellent. After being made redundant it felt great when I qualified and got my ADI licence. From the very beginning LDC’s support is second to none and I really like the way the LDC franchise is set up. LDC advertise me as an instructor not just LDC as a brand. I run my own diary and I choose the postcode areas that I work in. I have my name and telephone number on my car and they provided me with a private website, Facebook and Google business account. I am not very technical but appreciate and understand how important the digital world is for my business. No other franchise can compete with LDC's in weekly cost or value for money.
I'm doing a job I love and every morning when I see my name on my driving school car I am so proud of my business - I can’t think of a more rewarding career.
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Tony
I had always planned to be a Driving Instructor when I retired. Before deciding to train with LDC I did a lot of homework on the different training providers and, indeed what they were doing for their pupils. I was warned off two of the major players by friends who had worked for them. I passed. Not bad for an old dog, learning new tricks. The job with LDC turned out to be what I expected and then some. For the first time in years, I look forward to working.
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Steve
When I decided to train as a driving instructor, I wanted the support of a friendly company which offered flexibility and who would be understanding of my needs. I didn't want to train with either of the two largest companies as I felt I would just be another faceless number. There was another company advertising in the press and on the television at that time. I discounted them as they came across as desperate to recruit trainees. After research, I was aware that their main business was that of recruiting trainees.
I saw an LDC car in my locality and thought I would carry out research on them as I had never heard of the organisation before. I began to see more LDC cars in the area that I lived. I was impressed with the website and decided to book an appointment to find out more. After a session with their representative, I decided that this was the company for me.
I was impressed with the way training was organised and the study material (both printed manuals and DVDs) provided. I found that support was always available from the friendly team at head office. The training department was with me the whole way and the training and support given by them and my allocated tutor was fantastic. I was able to train at my own pace and fit it around my existing commitments. With all this help I was successful in obtaining my green badge. The franchise is quite flexible too as I am able to recruit my own pupils and also obtain pupils from head office. I have recommended (and will carry on recommending) prospective driving instructors to "my" company.
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