ADI Instructional Abilities 2

Question 1

An ADI is conducting a Standards Check with a DVSA examiner observing. What is being assessed?

Accepted Answer

The ADI's instructional competence, including their lesson planning, risk management, teaching and learning strategies, and ability to facilitate learner development

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The learner's driving ability

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The vehicle's roadworthiness

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The route selection only

Question 2

How should an ADI structure the briefing at the start of a lesson?

Accepted Answer

Recap previous learning, agree the lesson objectives with the learner, explain what will be covered and why, and check the learner's understanding before starting to drive

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Spend 30 minutes explaining theory before any driving

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No briefing is needed — just start driving

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Read from a standardised script for every lesson

Question 3

What is 'transfer of learning' and why is it important in driving instruction?

Accepted Answer

The ability to apply skills learned in one context to new or different situations — for example, applying junction procedure learned at T-junctions to roundabouts and crossroads

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Moving the learner from one car to another

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Transferring notes from one lesson to the next

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The transfer of an ADI licence between instructors

Question 4

An ADI notices their learner has developed a dangerous habit of not checking the blind spot before changing lanes. What is the best approach to correct this?

Accepted Answer

Address it immediately through a focused discussion, demonstrate the correct technique, practise it in a safe environment, and positively reinforce correct behaviour when the learner checks successfully

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Ignore it as it will correct itself over time

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Shout 'blind spot!' every time the learner changes lanes

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Fail the learner and refuse further lessons until the habit is broken

Question 5

What is the purpose of a debrief at the end of a driving lesson?

Accepted Answer

To review what was covered, encourage the learner to self-assess, summarise progress and areas for improvement, and agree objectives for the next lesson

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To fill the remaining time until the lesson ends

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To collect payment

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To complain about other road users encountered during the lesson

Question 6

An ADI has a learner who is ready for their driving test but has significant test anxiety. What strategies should the ADI employ?

Accepted Answer

Use graduated exposure to test-like conditions, teach specific anxiety management techniques (breathing, positive self-talk), conduct mock tests, and reassure the learner about their competence based on evidence from lessons

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Tell the learner anxiety is not real and to just relax

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Book the test immediately before the learner changes their mind

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Suggest the learner takes medication before the test