Becoming an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) requires a substantial commitment of your time, effort and money. It is important that you do not make this commitment without very careful consideration of what your training establishment is offering you.
The following notes outline the requirements for becoming an ADI and are summarized from the Driving Standards Agency booklet ADI14 Your Road to Becoming an Approved Driving Instructor. You are strongly advised to read this booklet thoroughly before committing yourself to a course with any training establishment.
Eligibility to Become an Instructor
Not everyone can apply to become an ADI. To do so you must satisfy the following requirements;
-> You must hold a full and unrestricted UK or European Union (EU) European Economic Area (EEA) unrestricted driving license
-> You must have held this license for a total of four out of the past six years prior to entering the Register after qualifying.
-> You must not have been disqualified from driving at any time in the four years prior to entering the Register.
-> You must be a fit and proper person to have your name entered on the...