Driving instructor training with Ignition Driving School

National training school versus independent training school

With regards to instructor training there are two routes that you can take. Firstly, you could learn with a national provider. The training will be divided between in-house sessions and in-car sessions, and you will have other trainees undertaking the same course so you will get buddy support! The drawback to this route is that there will be more than one delegate per trainer. The course will move at the pace of the trainer and not you and you are not guaranteed the same trainer each session so you may feel at times like you are getting conflicting advice. Furthermore, whilst your buddy can give you moral support, when it comes to practising it really is a case of the blind leading the blind!

The second, and most successful, route to take is to train with an independent instructor. This way you are guaranteed one-to-one training and the course will move at your pace meaning that if you are struggling with a certain element of the course you can spend some more time on that skill. It is also more personal and you will also find that, because the independent trainer hopes that you will stay with his / her school and be a good asset to the school, the training will also be of higher quality to that of a national trainer.

Training with Ignition Driving School

Ignition Driving School is now able to provide all parts of the instructor training in-house with our very own driving instructor trainers, Rob Sefton and Paul Brooks.

About Rob

Rob is a highly qualified, grade 6, DSA Approved Driving Instructor and DSA Fleet Registered trainer, with over 25 years experience in driver and instructor training.

Having been involved in driver training since 1984, Rob has trained people at all levels on a variety of vehicles ranging from cars through to 53 seater coaches. Also over the years, Rob has been involved in training people to become driving instructors with considerable success.

Apart from teaching learners and instructor training, Rob has worked as a DSA Fleet Registered Trainer delivering defensive driving courses to company vehicle users and has also worked as a trainer on National Driver Improvement Schemes for a couple of councils.

Recently Rob has worked in Qatar and Oman delivering defensive driver training on both black top and graded roads. Whilst working in Oman, Rob was also involved in training some of the Omani driving instructors to deliver advanced driver training.

Rob’s qualifications and memberships

DSA Approved Driving Instructor
DSA Fleet Registered Trainer
Cardington Special Driving Test (Grade A)
RoSPA advanced driving test (Passed at Gold)
Institute of Advanced Motorists
Pass Plus Registered
Driving Instructor´s Association
Motor Schools Association
Full manual PCV licence holder

About Paul

Paul has been an Instructor trainer for the past 10 years, he ran an instructor training college in Bedford for BSM then managed, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire for Red Driving School before their restructuring.

"The problem with the larger schools that have instructor training attached is the restrictions imposed on the trainers by the companies, in terms of time and course content. They simply don´t cater for the individual students needs, and as a trainer and driving instructor it´s all about what the student needs to gain a qualification, and not about the company´s profits.

Working on a one to one basis with Ignition Driving School allows me to train the students to a higher standard, and to help a student individually, which is far better than having to wait your turn in a shared session, or even worse having to wait weeks for training sessions."

Paul’s qualifications and memberships

DSA Approved Driving Instructor
Cardington Special Driving Test (Grade A)
Institute of Advanced Motorists
Pass Plus Registered
Driving Instructor´s Association
Motor Schools Association

The Ignition Driving School Driving Instructor Training Course

The driving instructor training course is designed to not only get you through the qualifying process but to also develop your skills as a driving instructor. Below is an overview of the training course:

ADI Part 1 Training (Theory and Hazard Perception Test)

In order to prepare for the ADI part 1 exam, the ADI part 1 training course is largely a home study course where we will supply all the books and materials that you need. Also included in the cost is online and telephone support. We encourage the Potential Driving Instructor (PDI) to do as much for themselves and also set home study tasks such as making lesson plans for all the driving subjects, lesson diagrams and at this stage we try to encourage the PDI to become familiar with the correct terminology in giving route instructions.

ADI Part 2 (Test of driving ability)

We encourage PDI’s to start their training for the ADI part 2 test fairly early into their training and certainly whilst they are studying for the ADI part 1 exam. The reasons are that they can become familiar with teaching practices, procedures and terminology. Also due to the high standards that are required it will give the PDI more time to practice and get their own driving to the required standard.

Part 2 (2 hour sessions)	Syllabus
Session 1	Course introduction - Assessment drive- Recap on POM, MSM, MSPSL, LADA and SCALP - Introduction to commentary driving
Session 2	Recap on previous session - Introduction to manoeuvres (left / right reverse, turn in the road, parallel parking and bay parking) Emergency stop
Session 3	Recap on previous sessions. Introduction to making progress and awareness and planning – Use a mixture of roads and where possible use a motorway. Time permitting do a random manoeuvre (Bay park)
Session 4	Mock part 2 test
Session 5	Final development and work on any weak areas

In order to prepare for the ADI part 2 exam requires a lot of self discipline and plenty of practice and it is very important that the PDI does not think that he or she can have one style of driving for the training sessions and one when they are driving to work, doing the school run or the trip to the shops. From now on it is important to get rid of the bad habits and drive like a professional.

Training for the ADI Part 3 exam (Ability to instruct)

After you have passed the ADI part 2 exam then you will begin your training for the final examination which is the ADI part 3. This is the practical teaching element of the qualifying process and the reason for it being a 40 hour course is that it is very comprehensive covering a wide range of subjects. Also 40 hours is the minimum amount of training that is permitted should you be wishing to apply for a trainee instructor licence. The training will be carried out in car using role play with your trainer portraying the role of a learner or driver on a driving development course. The trainer will come out of role should you need advice or you are seen to be struggling. Usually the role play is carried out in short bursts then feedback given with possible suggestions for improvement.

Part 3 syllabus

Below is the basic DSA syllabus as on the back of the ADI 21T form. This forms the basis of the compulsory 40 hours that is required before you can apply for a trainee instructor licence:

Explaining the controls of the vehicle, including the use of dual controls
Moving Off
Making normal stops
Reversing and while doing so entering limited openings to the right or to the left
Turning to face the opposite direction, using forward and reverse gears
Parking close to the kerb, using forward and reverse gears
Using mirrors and explaining how to make an emergency stop
Approaching and turning corners
Judging speed and making normal progress
Road positioning
Dealing with road junctions
Dealing with crossroads
Dealing with pedestrian crossings
Meeting, crossing the path of, overtaking and allowing adequate clearance for other vehicles and other road users
Giving correct signals
Comprehension of traffic signs, including road markings and traffic control signals
Method, clarity, adequacy and correctness of instruction
Observation and correction of driving errors committed by pupils and general manner
Manner, patience and tact in dealing with pupil
Ability to inspire confidence in pupil

We have various driving instructor training courses on offer depending on the stage of training you are at. So if you are interested in a little help with your current training programme or want to undertake the whole driving instructor training course with us, we can help you on your way. For a list of the training courses and prices please click here. The cost on all training courses excludes the test fees. Throughout the training process you will receive one-to-one training in York and additional online training / communication is available for free. Accommodation in York can be sourced for those delegates living outside of the York area. The training course is flexible around your current circumstances and should you have any special requests or requirements please do not hesitate to contact us.

Why choose Ignition Driving School?

	Personal trainer	All instructor training is one-to-one, meaning the course is tailored to your individual needs and moves at your pace.
	Initial assessment	Find out how your driving could be improved and how suited you are to the course.
	14 day money back guarantee	If you decide that the course is not for you, then we will give you a full refund. Simply inform us of your intention within 14 days of starting the training and return all materials back to us to claim your full refund.
	DSA registration application	Help with processing your application to get on to the DSA’s register.
	Study materials	For each stage of the training you will receive all the necessary materials needed to get you through the qualifying process. Materials include the theory books and a DVD needed to pass part 1 and lesson diagrams for part 3.
	Free support	You can contact any of the team 7 days a week with any queries or questions you may have or any advice you seek.
	Work placement	Once you have reached a stage where you are able to teach, you will be given the opportunity to take out a franchise with our energetic, instructor focused driving school in your local area.
	Trainee licence opportunity	Should you wish to take out a trainee licence you will gain additional training experience you need to help you through the part 3 stage of the course. Not only that but you can now start earning money and building up your work diary.
	Full business support	Not only will you benefit from full training support but you will receive invaluable support in starting your business. All aspects of your business will be covered including: all marketing / advertising, new pupils, stationery, car livery, car*, accounts and other general support.
	Cash back	£500 cash back when paying for the training course in one instalment and taking out a franchise with the school.

* Car can be included as part of the franchise package if required.

For more information, please view our Driving Instructor Training Courses, which contain pricing information and course details.