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Apply for a trainee driving instructor licence by post

Get a trainee driving instructor licence so you can develop your training skills before taking the approved driving instructor (ADI) part 3 test.

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Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Published
1 March 2010
Last updated
21 March 2019 鈥� See all updates

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

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Ref: ADI 3L

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You can use this application form to apply for a trainee driving instructor licence to get practical experience of giving instruction, which may help you pass the instructional ability test.

You can also apply for a trainee driving instructor licence online.

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Updates to this page

Published 1 March 2010
Last updated 21 March 2019 show all updates

  1. Updated with the latest version of the form which has a new address for cheques and postal orders to be sent to.

  2. First published.

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Part of Become a car driving instructor: step by step

  1. Step 1 Check if you can become an instructor

    2. Check you're eligible to become a driving instructor
    3. Find out about the skills and knowledge you need

  2. Step 2 Apply to become a driving instructor

    You must get a new Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to start your application, even if you already have one.

    1. Get a DBS check 拢8.22

    You need to agree to the responsibilities set out in the 'ADI register guide' before you apply.

    1. Read about driving instructor responsibilities
    1. Start your application

  3. Step 3 Get a trainer

    Get a registered trainer to help you prepare for the 3 qualifying tests.

    1. Find driving instructor training courses

  4. Step 4 Take the theory test (ADI part 1)

    1. Revise and practise for your test
    2. What you need for your test
    3. Find a theory test centre
    4. Book your test 拢81

    Once you've passed the theory test, you must pass the other parts of the test within 2 years or you'll have to start the whole process again.

  5. Step 5 Take the driving ability test (ADI part 2)

    1. What happens during the test
    2. What you need for your test
    3. Find a driving test centre
    4. Book your test 拢111

  6. Step 6 Get practice teaching

    If you鈥檝e passed ADI part 2 you have the option to apply for a 6 month trainee licence to get experience teaching students.

    1. Find out about trainee instructor licences
    2. Apply for a trainee instructor licence 拢140

  7. Step 7 Take the instructional ability test (ADI part 3)

    1. What happens during the test
    2. What you need for your test
    3. Find a driving test centre
    4. Book your test 拢111

  8. Step 8 Register and start working as an instructor

    Once you've passed the tests you must register within 12 months.

    1. Register for your first ADI certificate 拢300

    When you have your certificate you can start charging for lessons. You can either:

    You'll have at least one standards check every 4 years. You also need to renew your registration and get a new DBS check every 4 years.

    1. Find out about ADI standards checks
    2. Renew your registration 拢300
    3. Improve your skills as an instructor