Driving Instructor Training Courses.

I have helped many people gain their ADI part 1, 2 or 3 tests.
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Interested in becoming a qualified ADI driving instructor?

I have been an ADI for over 35 years, it will give you a huge sense of pride taking people from scratch to finish and along the way meet friends for life. It will allow you to structure your business as you want, work the hours you want and take holidays when it’s good for you. Most of us are our own bosses and love the ability to control our own future.

If you want to call and talk it all through then give me a call and possibly before you start the process below, take advantage of the assessment to confirm where your strengths and weaknesses are before you commit to the process. The assessment will also give you a much more accurate idea of the costs involved.

Part 1 – Theory

This is the theory test which is mostly all down to you, but I can put you in the right direction if you need some help. Once passed the certificate is valid for 2 years to give you the time to take part 2 and then part 3 in good time.

Part 2 – Own Driving

Your own driving, this is tricky! You will need to pass the driving test at a high standard (much higher than for the car licence entitlement) and gain no more than 6 minor faults. Should you fail this for a third time then you will have to retake part 1 again and no sooner than 2 years from when you passed the first time! Most of my candidates have either taken it once or twice and then my phone rings but the pressure is much greater as they are running out of opportunities. My advice is to take advantage of a 2 hour assessment (£100) before you take the first test so that I can look at your driving, assess your strengths, weaknesses and create a bespoke training package if you want to continue with more training.

Part 3 – Instructional Capability

Instructional capability, part 2 was tricky, this is the hardest part! Sorry, but once you have it then you have an amazing profession for life. Nothing good comes without hard work!
Corrina Parkinson
Corrina Parkinson
2024-04-18
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Simon taught my daughter to drive and she passed first time with only 2 minors! He gave her the confidence and skills she needed and I can’t recommend him enough. Thank you so much
Adam Butcher
Adam Butcher
2024-04-14
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Simon’s knowledge and experience really made the week fun and enjoyable. Although not an easy week - it was made easier by the great conversations had! A great end to the week with a pass result. Thanks again Simon! 🚒
Joe Radcliffe
Joe Radcliffe
2024-04-13
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Highly recommend booking in with Simon! I was booked in for D1 minibus training in preparation for my test which I passed first time. Simon was very knowledgeable, supportive and makes you feel at ease behind the wheel. Can't recommend him enough.
Molly White
Molly White
2024-03-25
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Highly highly recommend Simon for anybody who wants to pass their HGV!!! I had the best week with Simon, it was blimmin hard work but so worth it. Although I am happy to finish the week with a pass (!!!), I am sad that I wont be sharing a meal deal with Simon for lunch anymore😢 Thank you so much for all your help!!!! Hopefully we cross paths soon😊😊🥚🍳
Stacey Pearce
Stacey Pearce
2024-02-26
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Simon is one of the nicest chaps I’ve ever met. He made me feel at ease from the minute I met him with his fantastic sense of humour 🤣 Thankfully for me Simon is great at what he does and after 4 days training I passed my class 2 lorry test on my 1st attempt 🥳 You won’t find a more experienced driver trainer! Thanks again Simon… maybe I’ll see you around 🚛 🚒
James W T Farmer
James W T Farmer
2024-02-22
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Look no further for your driving instructor, Simon is your man!! After 4 days training to gain my class C LGV licence (First time stepping foot in a LGV) I passed first attempt. This is conducive to Simon's expertise, knowledge, advice, experience and support. I immediately felt at ease with his guidance and humour, the perfect balance for a great tutor and the result you want! Cheers again Simon... Look out for me on the roads ;)
Robert Spokes
Robert Spokes
2024-02-20
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I was lucky enough to have Simon training me for my class2...I had 4 days training before my test that I passed first time....I would highly recommend
Ryan Purdue
Ryan Purdue
2023-12-03
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I had an absolutely brilliant week learning tod rice LGV with Simon, coupled with a pass to top it off! Simon was brilliant from start to finish, his teaching methods were perfect for me and made the learning experience so much easier, and before we knew it, the test came and a positive end to a great week. thank you again!
Somax Driver Training
Somax Driver Training
2023-11-17
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Brilliant training the best

Important Information

I have met most of my candidates at this point as I worked with them for part 2 but not all. Once again, I would recommend the 2 hour assessment (£100) so that I can set a lesson, role play your pupil and give you advice on the next steps. Most candidates will now apply for their trainee licence (last for 6 months) during which time they can charge for driving lessons and combined with myself prepare for the Part 3 test.

According to government statistics (ending March 2022) the average first time pass rate for Part 1 is 45.2%, Part 2 was 59.6% and Part 3 was 35.3%

Please call me on 07960 959 486 for my next availability or a chat, if I do not answer I am probably training so please leave a message and I will call you back as soon as I can.

Simons Driving School. 99 church Lane, Backwell, Bristol, BS48 3JW.

Course Bookings & Availability

Please feel free to call me on 07960 959 486 for my next availability or a chat, if I do not answer I am probably training so please leave a message and I will call you back as soon as I can.

Enquire about a driving instructor training course.

Driving Instructor Training (ADI)

Part 1 - Theory Test
Part 2 - Own Driving
Part 3 - Instructional Capability
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