This authoritative handbook for both trainee and qualified driving instructors in the UK is listed as required reading for the Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) examinations by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
"Written for people preparing for the ADI qualifying tests and for approved driving instructors who must maintain their professional standards. It has been recommended by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency for many years and continues to support both entry to, and progression within, the profession." - DVSA
The Driving Instructor's Handbook is the definitive guide for anyone training to become a driving instructor. Now in its 23rd edition, it is fully updated in partnership with the DVSA.
You'll learn how to:
- Understand the role of a driving instructor and the skills needed to succeed in the profession
- Prepare for and pass all three parts of the ADI qualification with confidence
- Apply DVSA standards in your teaching, including the ADI standards check
- Deliver effective, inclusive lessons that support learners with different needs and abilities
- Stay up to date with ADAS, Highway Code changes and road traffic law
The handbook includes changes to the testing process, the introduction of ADAS (advance driver assistance system), updates to the ADI Part 1 theory test and revisions to the Highway Code including how to manage risks with cyclists and pedestrians and knowledge of lorry rules.
This book is the essential companion to Practical Teaching Skills for Driving Instructors, also published by Kogan Page.
Themes include: becoming a driving instructor, ADI exam preparation, driving instructor training, DVSA standards, driver education, Highway Code updates