ADI Training Course | RED Driving Instructor Training (2024)

To become an approved driving instructor, you’ll need to pass three training sections as part of our driving instructor course. Luckily, we’re here to help you every step of the way with our driving instructor course.

The RED Driving Instructor Course

To become an approved driving instructor, you’ll need to complete three sections that make up the ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) training. At RED we make sure that you have all the tools and support at each stage of the process to ensure you have all the tools for success.

During the first part of the RED driving instructor course, you’ll be preparing to tackle the theory test which checks your knowledge of the Highway Code, driving techniques, general road safety, basic first aid knowledge.

ADI training part two

The second stage is an advanced practical driving test. You will be expected to demonstrate a professional level of driving ability with a DVSA examiner. RED provides study material for the test, but the main training includes 10 hours of one-to-one training with an accredited RED trainer in an appropriate tuition vehicle. The test itself lasts around an hour and includes an eye test, along with general vehicle maintenance questions.

Find out more about the ADI part two here.

Our Driving Instructor course provides you with:

• Comprehensive training material
• 10 hours of 1-2-1 training with a specialist RED trainer
• Help and advice throughout the process
• Most of the RED team, in both our Training and our Instructor Service departments, are qualified instructors and know exactly what’s required to help you succeed.

ADI training part three

The final stage checks your instructional ability, preparing you to be able to pass on your driving skills to others. RED will initially provide you with required hours to qualify for a trainee licence at which point you can decide to take a trainee licence or continue solely with the part three training.

Find out more about the ADI part three here.

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Become a certified expert

Option 1 – Trainee ADI licence

The DVSA will issue you with what is, in effect, a provisional license to ‘teach for reward’. This means that you can join RED as a potential driving instructor (PDI) and begin giving actual lessons. This is an extremely effective way of honing your skills in instructional ability ahead of your part three test. It also means that you start to make a living as a driving instructor. Your trainee licence is valid for six months, and you will continue to receive 20 hours of in-car training on a one-to-one basis from a RED trainer prior to your part three test. On passing the test you can apply to be added to the DVSA register of approved driving instructors. The majority of trainees take this route.

Option 2 – Direct ADI Route

A small number of RED trainees choose to continue their training until test-ready without the use of a trainee licence.

The part three test of instructional ability is approximately one-hour long. A DVSA examiner will watch you delivering a client centred driving lesson to one of your customers. This can be a learner or a full licence holder. The examiner will be looking for evidence that you meet the national standard for driver and rider training. You are only permitted three attempts at the part two and part three tests, so it is very important to choose the right school when deciding to train as an instructor.

How long will it take to pass?

This is one of the most common questions asked, but can often be the most difficult to answer. Because we all learn at different paces, some instructors pass after just six months while others will take a little longer. Factors such as your lifestyle, resources, time and commitment all play a part in how quickly you will pass.

Once you become an Approved Driving Instructor

When you train with RED you’ll be given the opportunity to join us as a franchised driving instructor and be part of what is recognised as the best National driving school in the business.

Having joined our full instructor training course you will qualify for a refund of all of your RED training costs once you become a RED franchisee.