If you want to work as an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) in Glasgow or elsewhere in Britain, you'll need to be registered on the Register of ADIs at the Driving Standards Agency (DSA). You will then hold what is known as a ‘green badge’. The only exception to this is if you hold a trainee licence (known as a ‘pink badge’) to give instruction - issued by the ADI Registrar. Once registered, an instructor may work for a driving school, or become self-employed. This article explains the basics of being a driving instructor and the tests you'll need to take. As an ADI, your job will involve mixing with all sorts of people. You will need good people skills, patience and understanding, The nature of the job means that you may have to work unsociable hours to fit in with your customers' needs. You will be responsible for your own safety, that of your pupils and of other road users. This requires a high level of concentration throughout your working day. The benefits of becoming a fully qualified instructor are that: To get more information, go to An ADI is someone who has passed all three parts of the ADI qualifying test and holds a green badge which is currently registered with the DSA. The three qualifying tests are: If you want to become an ADI, you will need to apply to the Registrar before you start the qualifying tests. You must also take a criminal record check (you will need to re-apply for a criminal record check when renewing your registration or rejoining the Register). Once you have applied to the ADI Register and received a personal reference number, you can apply to sit your ADI Theory test and Hazard Perception test. Only when you have passed both theory and hazard perception tests can you sit your second qualifying exam on your driving ability. Once you have passed the second part of the qualifying examination - the driving ability assessment and completed 40 hours additional training - you can apply for a trainee licence. This allows you to be legally paid for giving driving instruction on a pink trainee badge issued by the DSA. The pink trainee badge is only valid for six months. To gain a green badge and become a fully qualified ADI, you must pass your third test of instructional ability. Once registered, an ADI must also pass 'check tests' at certain intervals. These are to satisfy the Registrar that the ADI still meets the DSA's standards for ability and fitness to give instruction. Approved Driving Instructor: the basics
Introduction
What is an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI)?
Deciding whether driving instruction is the right career for you