Maintaining ADI Registration
Registered ADIs need to take a test of their 'continued ability and fitness to give instruction' during their period of registration. These are commonly known as 'check tests'.
Check tests are carried out by a supervising examiner from the DSA. They are designed to make sure that ADIs are keeping up the proper standards of instruction. The tests normally take place during normal working hours from Mondays to Fridays. The test lasts for about an hour, with a 15 minute debrief afterwards.
ADIs are legally obliged to take check tests. A check test usually involves the examiner assessing the ADIs instructional ability by watching a lesson they give to a real pupil. If the ADI doesn't have a pupil available, they may give instruction to someone who holds a full driving licence, but they will need to make their level of instruction right for their ability. If the ADI isn't able to get a pupil for the check test, the examiner can act as the pupil and carry out a role-play check test.
The ADI will be given a grading at the end of the test - grade one being the lowest grade and grade six the highest. If they get grade three or lower, they will usually be asked to retake the check test.
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