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The Structure of the Course 

Part One- Driving Theory and Hazard Perception

The exam consists of 100 multiple choice questions on subjects ranging from The Highway Code, general knowledge and car control, to basic mechanical questions, instructional techniques, the law, disabilities and questions on the driving test. There is also a hazard perception test at the end of the theory test, this is a virtual drive on the computer where you have to recognise potential hazards and react quickly. The test is conducted in Theory Test Centres throughout the country

Part Two- Your Driving Ability

A practical test of your driving skills. For an hour, you will be asked to demonstrate you can drive in the style that you will teach your pupils. There is no commentary required, just a return to the basics of good safe driving. You will be expected to carry out various manoeuvres, as would a learner driver. The main difference between a Part 2 test and a pupil's driving test is that you will be limited to six minor errors. Part 2 tests are conducted at designated Driving Test Centres throughout the country

Part Three- Your Ability to Teach

This is a 1 hour practical test which lasts for. The examiner will set you a task to teach a pupil at a particular standard, and he/she will use role-play, acting the part of the pupil. Once you have briefed the 'pupil' on the subject, you will then be expected to spot any mistakes, explain the reasons behind them, and to suggest remedial action in order to prevent recurrence. Above all, the examiner is looking for you to come across as friendly, patient, knowledgeable and understanding.

Trainee Licence

There are some people entering this profession whose primary aim is to be working as a driving instructor and earning money as fast as they can. Normally, the quickest this can be done is between 12-20 weeks to attain the green badge. For many, this is too slow. For these people, the trainee licence is the ideal solution.

The trainee licence is a government scheme that allows you to take out a six month licence once you have passed parts one and two tests and received the core, basic part three training. This can be achieved in as little as 8-9 weeks. The D.S.A. stipulate that you must be sponsored by a driving school as a trainee instructor, and also that you must receive a minimum of 40 hours part three preparation training before you will be allowed to teach pupils.

Once you have received this training, you will be issued with a pink badge. You will now be allowed to teach pupils as an instructor, just as any other instructor would.

 

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