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Driving Instructor Career information
- Basic legal requirements
Information about the legal minimum requirements that must be met before you can be considered for entry on to the Register of Approved Driving Instructors
The driving instructor's job
This section explains, in full, the opportunities, methods of operation, etc., with both the positive and negative aspects of the driving instructor's job.
- The DSA qualifying examination
Here we explain all about the examination and what you have to do to pass it.
- Getting the right training
We are not the only people offering you advice about becoming an instructor. But this is perhaps the only web site that gives the real facts 'warts and all'. This section highlights some of the problems that have been acknowledged by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA).
Training and assistance
- After you qualify
SmartDriving Support and advice.
- Part-Three Rescue courses
These courses are designed to help students who have been unsuccessful elsewhere.
- Comments from John Farlam's personal customers
A very small sample of the feedback that we have received. John's methods are used by all the trainers that he coaches and accredits.
Regulatory bodies in your region
You can get more information about becoming an ADI in booklet ADI 14 available from the DSA
Click here for the DSA Home Page
Click here for the DSA 'Potential Instructor' information area
DSA Head Office phone: 0115 901 2500
Click here for DSA full contact details
If you live in Northern Ireland you can get information by clicking here
If you live in the Republic of Ireland click here
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