Useful DVSA Documents, Reading and Videos for ADIs

The DVSA website hosts a whole host of useful information for prospective Advanced Driving Instructors, and below we have provided links to some of the more important pages. They also have a YouTube channel on which they publish some very instructive videos.

ADI Voluntary Code of Practice

The approved driving instructor (ADI) code of practice sets out how ADIs should behave with their pupils.

National Standard for Driving Cars (Category B)

The skills, knowledge and understanding you need to be a safe and responsible car or van driver.

National Standard for Driver and Rider Training

What you must be able to do and what you must know and understand to provide training to drivers and riders.

Guidance for driving examiners carrying out driving tests (DT1)

The guidance that driving examiners should follow when carrying out driving tests in Great Britain.

Guidance for driving examiners carrying out instructor tests (ADI1)

The guidance that driving examiners follow when carrying out instructor tests in Great Britain.

DVSA DL25 Driving Test Report Form

The full and official DVSA DL25 practical test marking sheet, including DL25A, DL25B, DL25C and DL25D.

Approved driving instructor (ADI) part 1: theory test – official DVSA guide

Find out what happens during the approved driving instructor (ADI) part 1 (theory) test.

Approved driving instructor (ADI) part 2: driving ability test – official DVSA guide

Find out what happens during the approved driving instructor (ADI) part 2 (driving ability) test.

Approved driving instructor (ADI) part 3: instructional ability test – official DVSA guide

Find out what happens during the approved driving instructor (ADI) part 3 (instructional ability) test.