Trainee Licence
Whilst it is not essential to have a trainee instructor licence in order to prepare for the ADI part 3 examination you could consider applying for one.
A trainee licence allows you to legally charge money for giving driving tuition, however you should refrain from regarding driving instruction as being your sole
means of earning money. Whilst training you should give yourself time to study for your part 3.
How to apply
After you have passed the ADI part 2 driving ability test, your examiner will issue you with an application and training form (ADI 21T)The application form must
be signed by the manager or owner of the school that you are going to work for. You then need to send a couple of recent passport style photographs, a
completed ADI 21T and the appropriate fee.
The ADI 21T
This is a declaration that you have received at least 40 hours of instructional training with a qualified ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) At least 25% of the
training must be practical in car, with no more than two trainees to one ADI. All training must be completed in the six months prior to the licence being issued.
This is to guarantee that you are receiving adequate up to date training and are getting prepared to take a part 3 test. Also, in the interest of road safety and to
protect the customer, the DSA must make sure that novice drivers are not being taught by untrained instructors.
Duration of trainee licence
Providing you meet all the above requirements, you will be issued a trainee licence which will last for six months. Further licences will only be issued in
exceptional circumstances.
If you find that you are not using the licence for any reason then you should return it to the DSA. You will not receive a refund but the DSA will know that you
have not had full the benefits of the trainee licence. This would be a factor taken into consideration if applying for a subsequent licence.
If for any reason, you feel that you have not had the full benefits from your trainee licence then you can apply for a further licence.
Your first licence will remain in force until a decision is made providing you make a valid application before its expiry. The registrar considers each application
and would take these factors into consideration.
Under normal circumstances an application for a further trainee licence will usually be refused as trainee licences are not granted for as long as it takes to
pass the part 3 test, but are designed to allow you to gain experience in driving instruction. If your licence is revoked or you are refused a second licence, then
you have the right to appeal.
If you change your driving school, you must complete a new application form and along with two passport sized photographs, send them to the DSA. You will
then be issued a new licence showing details of the new establishment. On receipt of your new licence you must return your old licence to the DSA. You can
continue to give instruction throughout the process.
Legal requirements
When you apply for your licence the registrar must make sure that you still meet the legal requirements and conditions to be an ADI
Displaying your licence
Whilst giving instruction you must display your licence on the near side edge of the front windscreen with your photograph facing inside the car. The licence
shows the name, address and ADI number of your sponsoring ADI. You can only work from that establishment. You cannot work independently such as
setting up your own driving school.
Supervision or further training requirements
After your licence has been issued you must receive further training from your school. You have two options:
You should never sign the declaration on the form unless you have actually received the training or supervision as described above otherwise you and your
sponsoring ADI will be committing an affence under section 174 of the Road Traffic Act 1988. Remember under no circumstances should you sign a blank
form.
Lost or stolen licences
Should you lose or have your licence stolen, then you should inform the Police, obtain a crime reference number and then apply for a duplicate licence,
enclosing two passport style photographs and the necessary fee.
Revoked licences
Your licence can be revoked at any time before it expires if:
Whilst it is not essential to have a trainee instructor licence in order to prepare for the ADI part 3 examination you could consider applying for one.
A trainee licence allows you to legally charge money for giving driving tuition, however you should refrain from regarding driving instruction as being your sole
means of earning money. Whilst training you should give yourself time to study for your part 3.
How to apply
After you have passed the ADI part 2 driving ability test, your examiner will issue you with an application and training form (ADI 21T)The application form must
be signed by the manager or owner of the school that you are going to work for. You then need to send a couple of recent passport style photographs, a
completed ADI 21T and the appropriate fee.
The ADI 21T
This is a declaration that you have received at least 40 hours of instructional training with a qualified ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) At least 25% of the
training must be practical in car, with no more than two trainees to one ADI. All training must be completed in the six months prior to the licence being issued.
This is to guarantee that you are receiving adequate up to date training and are getting prepared to take a part 3 test. Also, in the interest of road safety and to
protect the customer, the DSA must make sure that novice drivers are not being taught by untrained instructors.
Duration of trainee licence
Providing you meet all the above requirements, you will be issued a trainee licence which will last for six months. Further licences will only be issued in
exceptional circumstances.
If you find that you are not using the licence for any reason then you should return it to the DSA. You will not receive a refund but the DSA will know that you
have not had full the benefits of the trainee licence. This would be a factor taken into consideration if applying for a subsequent licence.
If for any reason, you feel that you have not had the full benefits from your trainee licence then you can apply for a further licence.
Your first licence will remain in force until a decision is made providing you make a valid application before its expiry. The registrar considers each application
and would take these factors into consideration.
Under normal circumstances an application for a further trainee licence will usually be refused as trainee licences are not granted for as long as it takes to
pass the part 3 test, but are designed to allow you to gain experience in driving instruction. If your licence is revoked or you are refused a second licence, then
you have the right to appeal.
If you change your driving school, you must complete a new application form and along with two passport sized photographs, send them to the DSA. You will
then be issued a new licence showing details of the new establishment. On receipt of your new licence you must return your old licence to the DSA. You can
continue to give instruction throughout the process.
Legal requirements
When you apply for your licence the registrar must make sure that you still meet the legal requirements and conditions to be an ADI
- Trainee licence holders must be aware that the licence will lapse on the day following a third unsuccessful part 3 examination attempt.
- That you have not exceeded the two year qualification period starting from the date when you passed the theory test.
Displaying your licence
Whilst giving instruction you must display your licence on the near side edge of the front windscreen with your photograph facing inside the car. The licence
shows the name, address and ADI number of your sponsoring ADI. You can only work from that establishment. You cannot work independently such as
setting up your own driving school.
Supervision or further training requirements
After your licence has been issued you must receive further training from your school. You have two options:
- Supervision from your sponsoring ADI for 20% of all lessons that you give. A record must be kept on the form ADI 21S (Licenced Trainee Supervision
Record) This is form will be issued with your licence and must be signed by both you and your supervising ADI and returned to the DSA when the
licence expires.
- A minimum of 20 hours training in the topics contained within the training programme. This extra training must take place within the first three months
of the licence being issued or before you take your first attempt of the part 3. Whichever is sooner. A record of your training must be kept on the
Instructor Declaration form (ADI 21T) which will be issued with the licence. The completed form must sent to the DSA before the end of the three
month period or before you take your first attempt of the part 3. Whichever is sooner. At least 25% of the training must be practical in car, with no more
than two trainees to one ADI. If you fail your first or second attempt of your ADI part 3, you must provide proof that you have received an additional five
hours training at the time of your next test otherwise your licence may be revoked.
You should never sign the declaration on the form unless you have actually received the training or supervision as described above otherwise you and your
sponsoring ADI will be committing an affence under section 174 of the Road Traffic Act 1988. Remember under no circumstances should you sign a blank
form.
Lost or stolen licences
Should you lose or have your licence stolen, then you should inform the Police, obtain a crime reference number and then apply for a duplicate licence,
enclosing two passport style photographs and the necessary fee.
Revoked licences
Your licence can be revoked at any time before it expires if:
- You fail the part 3 test at the third attempt
- If any conditions under which the licence was obtained are not kept
- The licence was issued by mistake or gained by fraud
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