ADI ADI Regulations & Standards 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The ADI Part 3 test (Standards Check) assesses instructional ability across how many competency areas?
- Two: teaching and feedback
- Three: lesson planning, risk management, teaching and learning strategies (Correct answer)
- Four: safety, knowledge, attitude, technique
- One: overall instructional ability
Correct answer: Three: lesson planning, risk management, teaching and learning strategies
The Standards Check assesses ADI competence in three areas: lesson planning; risk management; and teaching and learning strategies, each scored 1–3, giving a maximum total of 51.
Question 2: If an ADI is convicted of a driving offence resulting in disqualification, they must:
- Continue instructing until their registration expires
- Notify DVSA immediately as the disqualification may affect their fitness to remain on the Register (Correct answer)
- Wait until their next standards check to report it
- Apply to the DVLA for an exemption
Correct answer: Notify DVSA immediately as the disqualification may affect their fitness to remain on the Register
ADIs must be fit and proper persons; a driving disqualification must be notified to DVSA who will consider its impact on the ADI's registration, which may be suspended or revoked.
Question 3: What is the maximum period for which the trainee driving instructor (pink badge) licence can be held in total?
- 3 months
- 6 months with one extension to a maximum of 12 months (Correct answer)
- 12 months maximum total
- 2 years in exceptional circumstances
Correct answer: 6 months with one extension to a maximum of 12 months
The trainee licence is issued for 6 months and may be extended once for a further 6 months, giving a maximum of 12 months total to pass the Part 3 test.
Question 4: Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for ADIs is:
- Mandatory and required to be logged with DVSA
- Not a legal requirement but strongly encouraged to maintain and improve instructional standards (Correct answer)
- Required only for those who have failed a standards check
- Completed during the Part 3 test only
Correct answer: Not a legal requirement but strongly encouraged to maintain and improve instructional standards
CPD is not currently a statutory requirement for ADI registration, but DVSA and professional bodies strongly encourage it to maintain teaching quality and awareness of evolving road and vehicle standards.
Question 5: Which marking category in the standards check relates to whether the ADI identified risks during the lesson and managed them appropriately?
- Lesson planning
- Risk management (Correct answer)
- Teaching and learning strategies
- Pupil feedback
Correct answer: Risk management
The 'risk management' competency area specifically assesses whether the ADI identified, communicated and managed risks to an appropriate level throughout the lesson.
Question 6: An ADI is required to renew their registration with DVSA every:
- 2 years
- 4 years (Correct answer)
- 1 year
- 5 years
Correct answer: 4 years
ADI registration lasts for 4 years; renewal requires payment of the registration fee and completion of a new criminal record check; standards checks may also be required.
ADI ADI Regulations & Standards 2
The ADI Part 3 test (Standards Check) assesses instructional ability across how many competency areas?