How to spot a fake Driving Instructor

You are now at the point where you wish to learn to drive and are considering which driving instructor or driving school is right for you. Do you look for the one who has been doing the job a long time or is located closest to you? It’s neither! What you need to do is check to see if your driving instructor is DVSA-approved.

Below you will find a useful guide to get you on the right track, please read on…

DVSA-approved driving instructors must display their licence in the front windscreen of their tuition vehicle which is either a valid green badge that shows their name, ADI number and a recent passport photograph or a pink badge displayed by a Potential Driving Instructor.

Every ADI & PDI must complete an enhanced Criminal Record Check because of the role they play in the public. This ensures that your driver trainer is a fit a proper person that can teach you to drive safely and legally.

The legal bit and what the law says about being DVSA-approved…

DVSA-approved driving instructors or potential driving instructors are the only people out there who can legally charge you for driving lessons. If they are not DVSA-approved and charging, they are breaking the law!

Relax, your in safe hands

Every DVSA-approved driving instructor must go through a strict three part examination process which includes a theory test, a driving test and finally a standards check or part three test as it’s more commonly known before they can be entered onto the register of ADIs. ADIs can be removed from the register by the registrar if for any reason they do not meet the legal requirements such as passing the Standards Check, poor code of conduct or even committing driving offences such as speeding.

The Standards Check

In order to remain on the register all driving instructors must attend and pass a Standards Check every four years. This ensures that the tuition you are receiving is of a high level throughout. The Standards Check covers all teaching aspects that are examined by the DVSA to ensure your driving lessons are client centred, structured, safe and of good value. The test result is either a Grade-A or Grade-B. Fewer than 30% of all DVSA-approved driving instructors reach a Grade-A but there are many excellent Grade-B trainers out there too.

A useful link to check if your driving instructor is DVSA-approved

So by now we hope you can see it’s vital to check if your driving instructor is DVSA-approved. Click this link Find your nearest driving instructors which is a great tool to make the process quick and simple. Here you will be able to check out their Standards Check Grade, Pass Rate and any other Continued Professional Development too.

A little piece of bonus information for you…

If you want to start looking in a good place you could try having a look at Three Best Rated https://threebestrated.co.uk/driving-school-in-carlisle. These people always recommend the Top Three in your local area. Each driving school or driving instructor must go through a 50-Point Inspection which checks out reviews, business standards, customer satisfaction, even trust and price too!