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Learning Hub
Your Online ADI Training Tool and Resources
The course syllabus was carefully designed and put together to assist those requiring further information on Lesson Planning, Risk Management and Teaching and Learning Strategies. The material within this page is frequently updated regularly to ensure all material is kept up to date and align with the (DVSA) Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency and
Welcome to "Learning Resources Tool Kit" (LRTK), where you can find useful
information to help you in preparation for your (ADI) Part 3 or Standards Check exam.
HuB information
The information within this HUB portal is regularly updated, to ensure that the trainee is equipped with fresh, modern and most recent information and releases from the DVSA, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency.
What is included in the HUB?
National Standards for Driver and Rider Training - Information
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ADI 3 Examiners marking sheet
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ADI1 - Examiners guidance notes
It is recommended that you read, download or preview these publications to build an insight of the instructor role and responsibilities, to development a better understanding of the knowledge, understanding and skill set requirements.
Structured training syllabus
Last Updated. 2024/25
Download:
Free Lesson Plan - (Print out)
Download, save or print our "structured training syllabus" below, to see what is included in the 40 hours training offered.
Do you have a student that you are planning on taking to your ADI 3 attempt? Download and complete your free lesson plan template in your own words, and study guided sheets in that section to support your with your plan.
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GROW/S.M.A.R.T - Video. Understanding the GROW/SMART model with an exclusive video explaining how to set goals. This video can support your Lesson Plan.
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Responsibilities and Feedback Guide. This guide is essential, and will provide invaluable information on a better understanding of what is expected on the ADI 3 exam.
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"Questioning Techniques 2026" guide, which will support any trainer in effective, and improving their questioning techniques.
study RESOURCES
Download the National Standards for Driver and Rider Training, ADI 1 Examiners Guidance Notes, and SC1 form used by examiners on qualifying tests.
Click on image (above) to see Guide 2022/23:
Ref: DVSA/NS/DRT
PDF, 597 KB, 33 pages
National Standards for Driver and Rider Training
DVSA Syllabus
In this guide, it will provide those with the understanding and criteria against performance standards identifying roles and responsibilities,
from Units 6.1. Prepare to train learner drivers and meet all legal aspects, Unit 2. Design learning programs, Unit 6.3. Enable safe and responsible driving, Unit 4. Manage risk to learner, vehicle and others.
Click on image (above) to see Guide 2022/23:
SC1 DVSA
ADI Part 3 Form Examiners Marking Sheet
This form used on instructional ability tests gives a better understanding of the named competencies broken down in to 3 categories, Lesson Planning, Risk Management and Teaching and Learning Strategies.
We offer online Zoom meetings to give better clarity in detail on each competency and how to apply these in your lesson.
Click on image (above) to see Guide 2022/23:
ADI Examiner Guidance Notes for ADI 1, 2 and 3.
(Essential Read)
This guide is based on all 3 instructor qualifications, from ADI theory - Part 1, to the ADI practical driving element. and inclusive of the ADI instructional ability exam which is the last of all examinations to qualify as a approved driving instructor and have their name entered on to the national register of approved driving instructors.
This guide is used by examiners carrying out instructor tests.
Assessment overview
Credentials
Choose a Student
Best advice is to choose a student is reliable, chatty, asks questions and one you have a good rapport with.
Agree a Goal
Avoid selecting a goal, and remember.. it isn't about you, it's about your students needs rather than goals.
Achieve an Outcome
Ensure you support, and help your student achieve an outcome in the timeframe you are given.
Structure
View, and print your students Lesson Plan here.
Download and complete your guided plan. Start with a simple brief plan that is workable, achievable and realistic using the SMART/GROW Model.
top 5 reasons why the adi 3 pass rate is low
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Not recognising a need to adapt the lesson plan to ensure the student works towards their need and goals
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Not identifying the students specific needs
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Not meeting the needs of the style of learning
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Not allowing the student to reflect on their performance and take some responsibility for their own learning
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Trainer did not intervene in good time to prevent any safety or critical incidents.
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Click on the link below to see where these competencies stand on the marking sheet that is used on DVSA observational tests.
Practice, learn new skills, and gain experience!
It can be a very good idea to practice what you have learnt on your training with real life learners. You don't have to be a fully qualified ADI to teach, you just need to have one person/one driver that you can add to your existing insurance policy as a second named driver, so that you can get the practice and gain experience in doing what you love best with real people, and in a real life environment! Just remember, you cannot charge a lesson fee for helping others to drive unless you're sponsored on a trainee license with a franchise.
Confused
about something?
If you are unsure about anything on the resources pages and self study, you can book a Zoom session appointment to clarify any misunderstandings.
GROW MODEL
Supporting you with your Lesson Plan
This section of the learning hub explores lesson goals, lesson structure and GROW
1. KNOW YOUR PUPIL 2. UNDERSTAND THEIR ABILITIES 3. CONSIDER WHAT NEEDS TO BE ACHEIVED 4. HOW WILL IT BE ACHEIVED
Watch this awesome video !
WHO AM I TEACHING
Understanding what your students strengths and development points are, are key to who you are teaching thus can be crucial to a client lead approach to training.
WHAT AM I TEACHING
Your lesson theme/subjects will be based on any prior agreement of what is to be achieved on that lesson, taking into account previous lesson, if any, experiences, knowledge and understanding.
HOW WILL I TEACH IT
You will agree and set goals and objectives to help your student work towards them, in their preferred learning style.
Keeping in mind specific requirements and level of understanding and experiences.
DO THEY UNDERSTAND it
Pitch the level of instruction to the students understanding, ensuring they are able to feel comfortable with the questions asked - to check understanding, and deal with different situations that aren't out of their comfort zone.
THE G.R.O.W MODEL GUIDE & VIDEO TRAILER ABOVE *.
Base your lesson GOALS on reality!
Lesson
Recap recorded!
I have put this recording together with named student to give a better insight to how a recap should look at the start of your part 3 exam/SC to support your Lesson Plan.
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Step 1: The recording of the "recap" is only the lesson introduction and often gives a examiner who is observing you an idea of how the lesson will flow. It is understood that without a clear understanding of the GROW model, the lesson goals may not be specific, achievable or even of any relevance that are based on reality, that the lesson will have no value or purpose, and will resort in driving the route without any specific goal or need.
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Having just listened to the briefing, you will have heard’ that a clear defined goal had been agreed, ‘use of mirrors” and observations.
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Step 2: You will also have noticed that this was based on reality, as to identifying the student’s confidence at which point the discussion took place. This was by identifying where they were between a scale of 1-10 standing by measurable achievements that are again, based on reality. a student giving themself a 10, would not have been achievable in this lesson due to time constraints and the steps needed to take the student where they would have said they were, to where they wanted to be. (realistic).
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Step 3: You may have notice during the discussion, that the trainer had asked the student what help/support is required and when, including of practice area. This is providing the “Options/obstacles” within the GORW model, or specific in SMART. It is important to understand and work with your students needs, and this is why it is such an important part. (Always encourage feedback/discussion/reflection with learner so you will know how much input is needed, and when, in order to help them think of a way forward.
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Step: 4: The “W” is the last element of the GROW acronym. You may have realised that the trainer led a discussion on “where, when, how and who with”. This section was more about understanding the route cause in order to establish a "Way forward". It was also emphasised during the discussion that the trainer had mentioned how they may wish to transfer the responsibility once confidence came along from the learner as the lesson progresses.
Lesson Planning
Create a Student Lesson Plan NOW!
Lesson Plan (Blank Template) 2026
Open file, enable edit, save and print.
Information Guide to Support Lesson Plan 2026
This guide will help you understand the key elements of the Lesson Plan.
Questioning Techniques to Support your Lesson Plan
Put these questioning techniques in to good practice.
A simple step-by-step lesson guide
Click below to download and print your "Lesson Guide", as this can be a useful lesson tool to prepare for your learners and put what you learnt into practice to demonstrate on your part 3/standards check, and for great use on a live lesson you are preparing for.
Watch this space, coming soon!
Certificated courses
View below, book courses online and select either one of the Competencies, from either Lesson Planning, Risk Management and Teaching and Learning Strategies. Clients who attend one of these three courses are awarded certificates upon completion. All our CPD online courses come complete with a unique certificate of award to add towards your portfolio of continued training and development.
Please note, this is a customized award from Option2Drive DITAC, and is not regulated by any other body but endorsed by DVSA, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency.
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