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competence, demonstrating a well-planned, positive, progressive drive, sticking to - and reaching - national speed limits when safe and where possible. During the test, prospective instructors are allowed to make a maximum of six driving faults. Seven or more faults mean will result in a fail. One or more serious or dangerous faults will also result in oneself failing the test.
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commitment towards professionalism by keeping up to date and continually seeking to improve their knowledge and expertise. The DSA is currently working with representative organisations and other stakeholders to develop a structured CPD scheme in preparation for a public consultation on modernising driver training.
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Display a red/pink badge as a licensed trainee instructor provided they have passed their part 2 and have undergone a minimum amount of training. This licence is only valid for six months and is designed to give prospective driving instructors (PDIs') valuable experience for their part 3 examination.
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Part two of the qualifying test for potential driving instructors is a practical assessment of their driving ability. It involves separate assessments of eyesight, and driving technique. Both parts of the test must be passed at the same attempt. To pass the test, they must drive to a high standard of
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Continuing professional development (CPD) can be both formal and informal professional development, based on an individual's needs. To maximise individual potential and retain credibility within the profession it is essential that ADIs maintain high levels of professional competence. ADIs can make a
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Approved Driving Instructor but it is
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designed to ensure that ADIs are keeping up the proper standards of instruction. The tests normally take place during working hours from
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instruction to someone who holds a full driving licence this must not be another ADI or a PDI who has passed the ADI part 2 exam. During the test they must ensure that their level of instruction is correct for the driver's ability.
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