The Driving Instructor’s Handbook, 22nd Edition
- Length: 352 pages
- Edition: 22
- Language: English
- Publisher: Kogan Page
- Publication Date: 2021-08-31
- ISBN-10: 1398602795
- ISBN-13: 9781398602793
- Sales Rank: #0 (See Top 100 Books)
Recognized by the Driver and Vehicle Stands Agency (DVSA) as recommended reading for the Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) exams, this bestselling guide is the authoritative guide for both trainee and qualified driving instructors.
The Driving Instructor’s Handbook covers every aspect of being a driving instructor, from the role itself, to the characteristics needed to the job effectively, through to preparation for the ADI exams. Now in its 22nd edition, the book includes detailed guidance on issues such as licences, training, teaching and coaching skills and road traffic law.
Fully updated to cover all changes including updates to the ADI theory and practical tests, new rules in the Highway Code, revised motorway legislation, different rules and procedures in Northern Ireland and updated advice on disabilities, this book is essential reading for anyone involved in the training of drivers or driving instructors.
About the author Introduction 01 Qualifying as an Approved Driving Instructor ADI regulations and qualification Pre-entry checks Application for registration Trainee licence Examination structure Part 1: Theory and hazard perception Part 2: Driving ability Part 3: Instructional ability Training to become an ADI Qualities of the driver and instructor National Standard for Driver and Rider Training 02 The driver training industry The Instructor’s role Working for yourself Business opportunities ADI associations Continuing professional development Code of Practice for ADIs 03 ADI Part 1: Theory test and hazard perception Application Special needs Multiple-choice questions Hazard perception test Resource materials The result Preparation Studying the syllabus 04 Theory mock test 05 ADI Part 2: Driving ability Application The car Eyesight Vehicle safety questions Assessment The result Preparation Training Marking system Fuel-efficient driving 06 Driving theory Competencies Driving awareness Driving techniques Vehicle control 07 Trainee licence Application Qualification. Training Displaying the licence Northern Ireland trainee licence 08 ADI Part 3: Instructional ability Application The car Your pupil Assessment On the day Competences Assessment Assessment criteria At the end of the test ADI Standards Check 09 The ADI Standards Check The appointment The car The pupil Assessment structure Presenting the lesson 10 Driver training Teaching and learning Transfer of learning Interference in learning Motivation Client-centred learning Goals, reality, options, way forward (GROW) Skills training Structuring the learning Route planning Instructions and terminology Intervention and dual controls Assessments and standards Driver’s record Pass Plus ‘L’ driver errors Assessing progress Continuous assessment The ‘halo effect’ Driver training: A summary 11 Lesson topics Lesson structure Controls Driver’s checks (cockpit drill) Moving off and stopping Using the mirrors Use of signals Approaching junctions Stopping in an emergency Emerging from T-junctions Manoeuvres Meeting, crossing, overtaking Anticipation Crossroads Roundabouts Pedestrian crossings Speed, progress, hesitancy, road positioning Motorways 12 The driving test Theory test Multiple-choice questions Theory test syllabus Hazard perception test At the end of the test Preparation Practical test Fuel-efficient driving Preparation for the practical test Cancellations: DVSA compensation code Attending for the test Independent driving Manoeuvres Marking system Driving test faults: Examples ‘L’ driver faults: Summary At the end of the test Car and trailer test Extended driving test DVSA service standards 13 The driver Driver licensing Licence categories Minimum age for driving Licence application Driving licences Vocational licences Legal obligations of a supervising driver Driving licence and eyesight Speed limits Accident procedures Documents Motor vehicle insurance Driver’s insurance responsibilities Tuition in client’s own vehicle Driving offences Penalty points Fixed penalties Disqualification Disqualification and the ADI Driver identity The ‘New Driver’ Act The extended driving test Mobile phones Drink/drive offences Driver rehabilitation scheme National driver improvement scheme Speed awareness course Vehicle regulations 14 Driving syllabus Unit 1: Prepare a vehicle and its occupants for a journey Unit 2: Guide and control a vehicle Unit 3: Drive a vehicle in accordance with The Highway Code Unit 4: Drive safely and efficiently 15 Disabilities and impairments Assessing the needs Methods of teaching The driving test Instructor courses Vehicle adaptations Impaired vision Impaired hearing Other impairments and barriers to learning Notes on disabilities Appendix I Theory mock test (Chapter 4) answers Appendix II National associations recognized by DVSA Appendix III Useful contacts Appendix IV Reference books and recommended reading Index
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