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| This section introduces our Driving Instructor Training Course and we welcome this opportunity of telling you about becoming a driving instructor. |
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| This section introduces our Driving Instructor Training Course and we welcome this opportunity of telling you about becoming a driving instructor. |
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Welcome to Talbot School of Motoring |
| Our aim is to help trainee instructors
to achieve the highest standards possible. We can help you! |
| TALBOT Instructor
Training Maxet House Liverpool Road LUTON, Beds. LU1 1RS. 01582 413366 |
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| Talbot School of
Motoring Instructor Training |
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Talbot School of Motoring has been established since 1969 and operates in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire. We are highly successful, this success being due to training our own instructors and not being satisfied with second best. We will do our best to guide you towards fulfilling your objective of becoming a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor! |
| Requirements |
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Briefly, the laws and regulations concerning Driving Instructors state that to become an A.D.I. (Approved Driving Instructor) you must: |
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| Examinations |
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| The qualifying examination is in three parts: | |
| PART ONE
- Theory/Hazard
Perception Test. PART TWO - Eyesight, Safety Questions and Driving Technique Test. PART THREE - Instructional Ability Test. Part 2 and Part 3 must be passed within a period of two years starting from the date you pass Part 1. |
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| Part 1 - Theory/Hazard Perception Test |
| You may have as many attempts as required to pass the Part 1 test. However, we promise to do our very best to help you pass the first time. Once you have passed, it triggers the start of a maximum two year period to succeed at Part 2 and Part 3. |
The Part 1 exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions. You must indicate which is the correct answer by selecting the appropriate box on the computer screen. You have ninety minutes to complete this part of the test. In order to test your knowledge fully, the questions are divided into four bands and you must achieve at least 80% in each band and an overall pass mark of at least 85%. |
| Band | Minimum Pass Mark | |
| Band One | Road Procedure. | 20 |
| Band two | Traffic Signals and Signs, Car control, Pedestrians, Mechanics Knowledge (very basic) | 20 |
| Driving Test, Disabilities, Law. | 20 | |
| Band Four | Publications, Instructional Techniques. | 20 |
| Overall | Examination Pass Mark. | 85% |
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second section of the Part 1 exam comprises the Hazard Perception Test. This
consists of 14 video clips which are viewed on the computer screen and each of
which shows typical road scenes. In each clip there will be a developing hazard
which you are required to identify by clicking a button on the mouse. One of
the clips will have two developing hazards. The earlier you click on the
developing hazards the more points you score. You must score at least 57 out of
a maximum 75 points to pass this part of the exam. You will then be informed of
the result of your test. We will provide you with whatever training/assistance you need in preparation for this Test. The amount of training each individual requires varies from person to person. Accordingly we will charge you on an hourly basis only*. Beware of those training establishments which charge a set fee in return for a set number of hours of training as you can end up either paying for more training than you need or not receiving the number of hours you may require. |
| Part 2 - Eyesight, Safety Questions and Driving Ability Test |
| This is the second of the three part qualifying examination. It consists of an eyesight test, describing/demonstrating various safety checks on the vehicle and a test of your ability to be able to drive to a high standard. The test lasts about one hour and you must pass all parts of the test. You have a limit of three attempts at this test. |
| The eyesight
test. You must be able to read in good daylight, a number plate :
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questions You will be asked to describe/demonstrate various safety checks on the vehicle relating to eg tyres, lights, steering and brakes. For full details see the DSA website www.dsa.gov.uk. |
| The driving ability
test This test is not just a slightly more difficult 'L' test. It is of an advanced nature and a very high standard of competence is expected. You must show that you have a thorough knowledge of the principles of good driving and road safety and that you can apply them in practice. You will also be tested on your ability to carry out various manoeuvres eg reverse parallel park, reverse into a marked parking bay. For full details see www.dsa.gov.uk. The route chosen for the test will include built-up areas, rural roads and those carrying heavy or fast moving traffic such as dual carriageways and motorways.The examiner will give his/her decision at the end of the test. As with the Part 1 test, we will provide training appropriate to the individual's needs. Those who can already drive to a good standard will need less training than others. We will charge for the training we give*. We will not charge you for training you do not need! |
| Part 3 - Instructional Ability Test |
| As in Parts 1 & 2, quality training and preparation are essential. We will teach you all the necessary skills to transfer your driving expertise to your pupils in a structured manner. This, combined with your personality and people skills, will lead you to success. |
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Part 3 test is to assess the value of the instruction you give and your ability
to pass this knowledge on to pupils. The test is in two parts, Phase 1 & Phase 2 each lasting half an hour. For each Phase the examiner will play the role of a pupil. Phase 1 is for beginners or partly trained pupils and Phase 2 is for trained pupils near test standard or qualified drivers undergoing development training. You must pass both parts on the same test. You will be asked to show your knowledge and ability by giving practical driving instruction to the examiner who will role-play the part of the pupil at Phase 1 & Phase 2 ability. The examiner will explain everything to you in full, at the time, regarding the ability of the pupil he will portray in his role-play.You will be expected to maintain control of the lesson, be patient, tactful and give encouragement to the 'pupil' when appropriate. For further details see www.dsa.gov.uk. |
After passing Parts 1 & 2, a Trainee Licence is available, subject to the completion of the required minimum 40 hours training in a number of core subjects. The licence is valid for six months. The purpose of the Trainee Licence is to give you the opportunity to gain experience instructing pupils (and be legally paid for doing so) while preparing for your Part 3 test. There is a training condition attached to the licence and this can be satisfied in one of two ways:- |
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| OPTION 1 - (20% of teaching time under ADI trainer
supervision. OPTION 2 - a further 20 hours minimum direct supervision on the core subjects within three months of the issue of an ADI trainee licence and by the time you apply for an ADI Part 3 test. We will provide you with the required training in the core subjects and will only charge on an hourly basis. There will be no substantial up-front payments*. |
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