Legal RequirementsThe legal requirements in the UK state that only Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) and licensed instructors under training are able to give paid driving instructions. If anyone else is offering paid instruction then they are in fact breaking the law and should most certainly be avoided. Badges
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) issue two types of badge: Grading
The Driving Standards Agency closely monitor the Approved Driving Instructors and their tuition, grading them from level 4 which indicates confidence to grade 6 which indicates an extremely high standard of tuition. This is a useful guide for a learner and allows for a choice based on standard of tuition. InsuranceInsurance is another important area of concern. Being a member of the Driving Instructor's Association means that the instructor has public liability cover of £5,000,000. This will undoubtedly be mentioned in advertisements or another badge may be displayed on the windscreen of the training car. It is recommended that the instructor or school have this level of insurance. |
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