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.
Shawn
I have been qualified as an ADI for over 6 years now and thoroughly enjoy teaching learner drivers! I started training to be an ADI in March 2003 with the Red instructor college in Leeds. It took me 18 months to scrape through my final exam! My only regret is that I did not choose LDC as my training provider; I chose the Red instructor college purely because it was right on my doorstep!
I then spent 18 months paying £350 per week with the BSM franchise followed by 2 years with the AA paying over £200 per week. Fortunately for me I have now held a franchise with LDC for about a year which I can strongly recommend to any PDI or ADI! It offers excellent value for money at approximately £40 per week, which is a far cry from the money I used to pay. What's more, the office staff are much more helpful, understanding, friendly and efficient.
The training materials are much more user friendly. The IT team designed me a website which gets me lots of work on its own. When I had been to induction courses with other organisations I had walked away feeling apprehensive and confused as to what was expected of me and how to promote my business efficiently. I had a 3 day induction course with LDC and walked away feeling confident in my ability to sell driving lessons using the LD system which I believe is second to none! To summarise, my LDC experience has been fantastic, one which I would urge others to embark upon!
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Alex
I trained with LDC and have been operating on a franchise for over 2 years, which helped me to become established, and to fill my diary quicker than if I had been independent.
After looking at several training companies LDC's training seem to best suite my needs. From day 1 I realised that the training was designed to help you pass part 3 and not just the individual stages. Part 1 was a long period as I was working full time and taking 2 young children to and from school, so I was able to really go at my own pace. Part 2 training was excellent and prepared me well to be able to pass 1st time and with only 3 minors.
Part 3 is where LDC come into their own the training was intense but exceptionally well delivered and tailored to suite me as an individual, not one size fits all. It gave me the knowledge and confidence to take the test and be successful at the 1st attempt.
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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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