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For ADI candidates, PDIs and qualified instructors

Practical driving instructor training

Passwise delivers the in-car work: your own driving to Part 2 standard, your teaching to Part 3 standard, and the practical support that keeps both sharp once you qualify.

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The qualification route

Where Passwise fits in

The ADI qualification has three parts. We deliver the practical ones, and we are straightforward about the part we do not.

  1. Part 1

    Not offered

    Theory and hazard perception

    The written stage you take before Part 2. Passwise does not sell Part 1 courses - we focus on the in-car work that follows.

  2. Part 2

    We train this

    Driving ability

    Your own driving assessed to a higher standard than the learner test, including set exercises and independent driving.

  3. Part 3

    We train this

    Instructional ability

    How well you teach, assessed across lesson planning, risk management and teaching and learning strategies.

  4. After qualifying

    We train this

    Standards Check and CPD

    Qualified ADIs are assessed periodically on a real lesson. We prepare you for it and keep your practice sharp.

Training we deliver

Practical training options

Every session is in-car and practical. Choose the one that matches where you are now.

ADI Part 2 Practical Training

Driving-ability training to the standard Part 2 demands.

Price
£55/hr
Session
2 hours
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ADI Part 2 Mock Test

A full Part 2 mock, marked and debriefed.

Price
£110
Session
2 hours
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ADI Part 3 Instructional Training

Developing instructional and client-centred coaching ability.

Price
£55/hr
Session
2 hours
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ADI Part 3 Mock Session

A mock Part 3 marked against the competency framework.

Price
£110
Session
2 hours
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PDI Practical Training

Ongoing in-car training for trainee instructors.

Price
£50/hr
Session
2 hours
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Observed Teaching Session

Your trainer observes a real lesson and debriefs you afterwards.

Price
£48/hr
Session
2 hours
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Trainee Instructor Coaching

One-to-one coaching on the parts you find hardest.

Price
£48/hr
Session
1 hour 30 minutes
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Standards Check Preparation

Preparation for a qualified ADI's Standards Check.

Price
£55/hr
Session
2 hours
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ADI Refresher and Practical CPD

Practical CPD for working instructors.

Price
£50/hr
Session
2 hours
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About your training records

Passwise records the practical training hours you complete with us, along with your trainer’s notes, so you can both see progress in your account. These are our own internal and customer records — they are not submitted to, or recognised by, the DVSA as official records.

  • In-car, practical sessions
  • Trainers who instruct every week
  • Honest, specific feedback
  • Your own car or the trainer's

Questions

Instructor training FAQs

What practical instructor training do you offer?

We deliver practical, in-car instructor training: ADI Part 2 driving ability and mocks, Part 3 instructional ability and mocks, PDI coaching, observed teaching, Standards Check preparation and practical CPD. We focus on the in-car work rather than selling Part 1 theory courses.

Do I need to have passed Part 1 before training with you?

For Part 2 training you will normally have passed Part 1, since that is what lets you book the Part 2 test. We ask about it only to understand where you are - we do not sell a Part 1 theory course.

Can I train in my own car?

For most practical instructor training, yes, provided the car is roadworthy, insured for the purpose and suitable for the training. For Part 2 work a dual-control car is usually better, and your trainer can supply one.

Are Passwise training records official DVSA records?

No. The training hours and notes we record are Passwise's own records, kept so you and your trainer can see your progress. They are not submitted to, or recognised by, the DVSA as official records.

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