ADI Instructional Abilities

Question 1

An ADI is teaching a complete beginner their first lesson. What should the lesson cover?

Accepted Answer

Cockpit drill (DSSSM — Doors, Seat, Steering, Seatbelt, Mirrors), basic controls explanation, and moving off and stopping in a safe, quiet environment

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Immediately drive on public roads to start learning

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Only theory — no practical driving in the first lesson

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Reversing manoeuvres to build confidence quickly

Question 2

What is the 'GROW' model and how can an ADI use it?

Accepted Answer

A coaching framework: Goal (what do you want to achieve?), Reality (where are you now?), Options (what could you do?), Will (what will you do?) — used to structure reflective conversations with learners

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A technique for increasing the speed of learning

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A method for growing the ADI's business

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A model for increasing vehicle speed gradually

Question 3

How should an ADI manage risk during a driving lesson?

Accepted Answer

Continuously assess the level of risk through observation, use verbal intervention early, position the dual controls for immediate use if needed, and choose appropriate routes for the learner's ability level

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Let the learner make all decisions about risk

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Risk management is only needed on fast roads

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The dual controls should be used at every junction

Question 4

A learner repeatedly makes the same mistake despite the ADI's explanations. What should the ADI consider?

Accepted Answer

Whether their teaching method suits this learner's learning style, whether the task needs to be broken into smaller steps, or whether an underlying issue (such as anxiety or misunderstanding) needs to be addressed

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The learner is simply not capable of driving

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Shouting louder will help the learner understand

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Move on to a different topic and hope the issue resolves itself

Question 5

What are the three main learning styles an ADI should be aware of?

Accepted Answer

Visual (learning by seeing), auditory (learning by hearing), and kinaesthetic (learning by doing) — effective instruction uses a combination of all three

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Fast, medium, and slow learners

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Morning, afternoon, and evening learners

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Theory, practical, and exam learners

Question 6

During a lesson, an ADI needs to take control of the vehicle using dual controls. How should this be handled afterwards?

Accepted Answer

Stop in a safe place, explain why the intervention was necessary, discuss what happened calmly, use it as a learning opportunity, and rebuild the learner's confidence before continuing

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Pretend it did not happen to avoid embarrassing the learner

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End the lesson immediately

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Take over driving for the rest of the lesson