How to pass your standards check test

More standards check guidance

Check out Ray Seagrave's latest video, tips on what to do the day before a test day, and guidance on teaching use of controls.

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Once you've passed your part 3 exam, that shouldn't be the end of your learning. It's important to continue your driving instructor training to improve your coaching skills, keep up to date with industry trends and be the best instructor you can be.

Ray Seagrave continues his series of videos on risk management. Join him as he discusses developing a risk-aware mindset, safe driving attitudes and more.

Risk Management: Part 2 by Ray Seagrave

Goals for Successful Teaching: Part 2 by Bill Lavender

Learning to drive is a serious business, but it should also be an enjoyable one that can have light-hearted moments. The correct balance needs to be found, and this will vary from learner to learner. So, what are we teaching, and how?

"We need to think about the type of lesson delivery that will suit each individual learner driver. Our teaching style needs to match individual learning styles such as “activist” or “theorist”. If the road safety issue highlighted at the beginning of this chapter is to be addressed, the learning process needs to be interactive. This contrasts with traditional driving instruction, where the learner is simply told what to do. With this passive, “expert knows best approach”, learning, understanding, and retention is much more likely to be short-term and limited. A lesson that focuses on driving faults, associated with the pass/fail driving test criteria, is inevitably a negative learning experience. Also, relying too much on route learning techniques, where the trainer uses repetitive practise, is also fairly ineffective for the longer-term “safe driving for life”.

Client Centred Learning (CCL) assumes that the professional trainer/learner relationship is based on equality, believing that more learning is achieved by the learner forming their own understanding, rather than relying solely on a transfer of information and knowledge from the trainer. The trainer-learner relationship is non-judgemental, allowing the learner to feel comfortable expressing opinion. From the earliest opportunity, learners should take active responsibility and ownership for their learning process.”

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Inspire Instructor Training's series on the Driving Essential Skills book continues, with this video focusing on section 5, which discusses the car's controls.

Driving Essential Skills: Section 5: The Controls (Part 1) by Diana Todd

While a healthy amount of nerves are normal and can even help, some learners really struggle on the day of their test. Here are some quick tips you can implement to improve their confidence and their chances of passing.

Quick Tips & Advice for Test Day by Kev & Tracey Field

Get the latest updates on driving instructor training, including increased demand for ADI qualifications, recruitment efforts, and valuable resources to support your career as a driving instructor.

DVSA News: Driving Test Analysis | Get the latest driving instructor training

September 2024's ADINJC conference was full of interesting talks and updates from various organisations and talents across the driving tuition industry.

Perhaps most intriguing were the several talks from members of the DVSA. Last month, we shared a Q&A and presentation from Loveday Ryder, and this month we've got another two free updates for you.

In this video, Dave Mann and Colin Stewart give us an update on the ADI qualification and driving instructor training at the DVSA, plus info on driving test analysis and sitting in on driving tests.

Check out the first 5 minutes of Dave and Colin's discussion on the importance of the Ready to Pass campaign and an update on its future.

Driving Test Analysis and Instructor Training: DVSA News

In this session, Colin Stewart and Dave Mann from the DVSA discuss key updates related to the ADI qualification process and driving instructor training. 

They provide insights into the increasing demand for ADI tests, the challenges in managing this demand, and the ongoing recruitment efforts to expand the staff capacity needed to accommodate the influx of candidates. 

They also highlight the importance of instructors using available resources and taking advantage of certification benefits. The presentation concludes with a focus on how driving instructors can use their ADI certification to enhance their practice and support learners more effectively.

DVSA News: Driving Test Analysis

Improve your driving instructor training with expert tips from Jeff Lucas on teaching multi-lane roundabouts. Watch the full video for free in the ADI Network app.

The Easy Way to Teach Multi-Lane Roundabouts | Driving Instructor Training

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This month, we’re thrilled to share a fantastic video from Jeff Lucas. Jeff breaks down the crucial role of mirrors in driving, offering practical strategies to help learners master mirror use, develop situational awareness, and build the confidence needed for safer, more independent decision-making on the road.

Learn how to teach your learners to confidently navigate multi-lane roundabouts with expert advice from Jeff Lucas. In this video, Jeff shares effective strategies for lane positioning, gap identification, and making safe decisions in busy roundabout environments. Watch the full video for free in the ADI Network app.

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This video will equip you with the skills and confidence to:

Teach learners the essential skills for navigating multi-lane roundabouts safely, including proper lane positioning and when to signal or change lanes.

Help learners build situational awareness by focusing on identifying gaps in traffic, rather than just the cars around them, for better decision-making.

Encourage safe and confident use of roundabouts, breaking down complex manoeuvres into manageable steps for your learners.

Promote a structured, layered approach to teaching, gradually building learner skills in a supportive environment before putting them into practice on the road.

Reinforce the importance of a calm and methodical approach to roundabout driving, ensuring learners feel equipped to make the right decisions in real-world situations.

The Easy Way to Teach Multi-Lane Roundabouts

Time for your standards check test? Don't let nerves get the best of you. ADI Network is home to lots of articles and videos on how to pass, all from industry experts.

How to Pass Your Standards Check Test

It's not just learner drivers who need to take tests. As you'll know, driving instructors are regularly tested to make sure they're still teaching to an appropriate standard.

Taking a standards check test can be nerve-wracking for even the most experienced instructor. ADI Network has a host of videos and articles that are designed to help you achieve that Grade A.

Leading the way in our standards check content is Tom Stenson, the head of training for the ADIJNC. In his webinar, which is available now on the ADI Network app, he talks about how asking Three Simple Questions can revolutionise your teaching strategy and help you ace standards check tests.

2. The 3 key questions that lie at the heart of our training.

3. How to implement these 3 into every lesson.

5. How these will help you improve and develop.

Tom Stenson isn't the only person who has plenty of tips for you. ADI Network has plenty of resources from Ray Seagrave and SmartDriving, including:

What Happens on the Day of Your Standards Check Test

Explain and Demonstrate Skills & Techniques