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A New Career.
Ladybird School of Motoring has put together an extensive training package that ensures all of our potential instructors have the opportunity to prepare, practice and pass all three of the demanding DSA Tests. We would welcome you to contact us for further details so we can explain exactly what we are able to do for your new and rewarding career. Below is a brief explanation of what is involved to becoming an Approved Driving Instructor and the potential earnings you could soon be achieving, either working for yourself or with an established driving school like ourselves.
| Gross Incoming for 40 Hrs @ £22 |
£880-00 |
| Less Driving School Franchise Fee |
£190-00 |
| Less Fuel |
£70-00 |
| Less Inland Revenue/NIC |
£50-00 |
| Net Total Per Week |
£570-00 |
As you can see from the above illustration, your net annual salary could be around £27,000. It also includes the full use of a brand new vehicle, which is changed every year and is also fully maintained and insured.
COURSE DETAILS: -
The Training Course supplied by Ladybird School of Motoring is the combination of many years of experience, knowledge, dedication and commitment shown by our fully qualified Grade 6 instructors. This will undoubtedly ensure you get the very best in all aspects of your training,
What you will receive:
- Training at a location suitable to you.
- A proven unique and structured training programme.
- A complete study guide, all books and CD's required to complete all 3 parts of the DSA exams.
- Unlimited tutor support.
- 6 hours input/training during the studying for Part 1 (including hazard perception training).
- 10 hours driving sessions of 1-1 in car training in preparation for the DSA Part 2 test
- 40 hours instructing sessions. All in-car on a 1:1 basis in preparation for the DSA Part 3 test
- Learn at your own speed. Flexible training tailored to your needs.
- The opportunity to sit in on real life lessons with experienced instructors as often as you like at no additional cost.
- Guaranteed placement when fully qualified with either ourselves or a reputable driving school.
COURSE FEES: -
The cost of the course is currently £1,800-00. As we are a family run business we are able to offer this course at a substantial reduced cost than our competitors.
Payment for the course can be split into three equal payments of £600 and is payable on commencement of each part of the responding course.
The fees quoted do not include the cost of the DSA test fees which currently stand at:
| Part 1 |
£80-00 |
| Part 2 |
£99-00 |
| Part 3 |
£99-00 |
For more detailed information and an informal chat please contact us.
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS: -
 Must of held a full driving licence for 4 out of the last 6 years: A foreign, automatic or provisional licence held after passing the driving test all count towards the 4 years.
Must not been disqualified from driving during the last 4 years: A clean licence is not essential, but you must not have had your licence taken away in the last four years.
Must be a fit and proper person: All convictions of any kind during the last 10 years will be taken into account, though minor motoring offences will not stop you from becoming a driving instructor.
ABOUT THE TESTS: -
Part 1
Multiple choice
Before the test starts you will be given instructions on how the test works.
You can also choose to go through a practice session of the multiple choice questions to get used to the layout of the test. At the end of the practice session the real test will begin.
A question and four answer options will appear onscreen and you have to select the correct answer to the question by touching the screen or using the mouse. Some questions may require more than one answer. You can navigate between questions and ‘flag’ questions that you want to come back to later in the test. You will have 90 minutes to answer 100 questions that will be split into four bands which will be:
- road procedure
- traffic signs and signals, car control, pedestrians, mechanical knowledge
- driving test, disabilities, law
- publications, instructional techniques
The purpose of the banding is to ensure candidates have a comprehensive knowledge across the whole syllabus.
The pass mark for the multiple choice part of the theory test is 85% -that is 85 questions answered correctly. However, you must reach a minimum 80% (20 out of 25) in each of the four bands. It is therefore possible for you to get an overall mark of 85% or above but still fail the examination because you have not gained the minimum of 80% in one of the bands.
After the multiple choice part you can choose to have a break of up to three minutes before the hazard perception part starts.
Hazard perception
After the break you will then be shown a short tutorial video clip about how the hazard perception part works.
The hazard perception part is also delivered on a computer but you respond by clicking a button on the mouse. You will be presented with a series of 14 video clips which feature every day road scenes, in each clip there will be at least one developing hazard, but one of the clips will feature two developing hazards. To achieve a high score you will need to respond to the developing hazard during the early part of its development. The maximum you can score on each hazard is five. You will not be able to review your answers to the hazard perception test; as on the road, you will only have one chance to respond to the developing hazard.
The pass mark for the hazard perception part of the theory test is 57 out of 75.
Part 2
The eyesight test
You must be able to read in good daylight with the aid of glasses or contact lenses if worn, a motor vehicle registration mark containing letters and figures:
- 79 millimetres in height and 50 millimetres wide at a distance of 26.5 metres
- 79 millimetres in height and 57 millimetres wide at a distance of 27.5 metres
If you do not pass the eyesight test, you will not be allowed to take the driving ability element. The test will be marked as a fail and will count towards your three attempts.
Safety questions
As from the 10th August 2005 your examiner will ask you to
describe how to perform a check on the condition and safety of three components of the vehicle and demonstrate an actual check on the condition of a further two components.
The components will be chosen from the following list: tyres, steering, brakes, lights, reflectors, direction indicators, audible warning device and the liquids used in the braking system, steering system, engine or elsewhere in the vehicle as a coolant, lubricant, cleaner or otherwise.
Test of driving ability
This is an advanced driving test and a very high standard of competence is required. You must show that you have a thorough knowledge of the principles of good driving and road safety and that you can apply them. You must satisfy the examiner on all or any of the following subjects:
- expert handling of the controls
- use of correct road procedure
- anticipation of the actions of other road users and the taking of appropriate action
- sound judgement of distance, speed and timing
- consideration for the convenience and safety of other road users
The routes used for the test will include roads which may carry heavy and/or fast moving traffic; they will also cover a range of road and traffic conditions, including urban and rural conditions.
What else must I be able to do in order to pass?
You must show the ability to perform any or all of the following manoeuvres including all three of the reversing exercises:
- move away straight ahead or at an angle
- overtake, meet or cross the path of other vehicles and take an appropriate course without undue hesitancy
- turn left-hand and right-hand corners correctly without undue hesitancy
- stop the vehicle in an emergency
- drive the vehicle in reverse gear and whilst doing so enter limited openings to the right and to the left, taking effective all round observation
- turn the vehicle to face in the opposite direction by the use of forward and reverse gears taking effective all-round observation
- reverse park the vehicle into the space behind a parked car, within the space of about two car lengths and close to and parallel with the kerb, taking effective all round observation
or
- reverse park into a parking bay, with due regard for other vehicles or pedestrians, while taking effective all-round observation.
Part 3
The object of the test is to assess the ability of the candidate to identify and prioritise risk areas in a customer's driving and compile a risk profile. Risks should be reduced by using appropriate coaching methods. A final risk profile should be communicated at the end of the session. The test will last for approximately 60 minutes and will require the candidate to:
- give a short presentation designed to initially raise awareness of occupational road risk. It should be interactive and contain validation
- involve the customer in an interactive practical vehicle check, which demonstrates knowledge of basic mechanical principles and legal requirements
- demonstrate to the customer all necessary pre-start checks
- assess the customer's driving
- communicate effectively to the customer a risk assessment
- provide and demonstrate appropriate coaching methods that would reduce those risks identified
- communicate a final profile of the customer's driving highlighting key strengths and weaknesses where appropriate
Role play topics
The examiner will assess competence and will choose one of the following topics to be used in role-play. This will be in the form of simulation and/or questioning by the examiner. However, you must note that you will not be told which topic area. It will be for you to identify the strengths and weaknesses from the role-play and driving portrayed. The topic areas are:
- attitude and culture
- legal requirements
- driver/passenger safety
- vehicle safety/sympathy
- vehicle loading and security
- dealing with aggressive drivers
- environmental effects
Results
You will be advised of the result shortly after the conclusion of the test and given a concise, oral de-brief by the examiner, along with a copy of the examiner's marking sheet. If you pass you will be given a letter confirming this, which is also the declaration you must complete before a certificate will be issued to you.
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