Choosing an Instructor

When choosing an instructor you can choose either a PDI or ADI.

PDIs hold a pink licence and ADIs hold a green licence which must be on display in the training vehicle during lessons.

PDIs or trainee instructors
Trainees will have completed an advanced theory and practical driving test to a higher standard than required by learner drivers.

Trainees will have less experience of offering driving lessons and as a result training may take longer. Some trainees may already offer a high standard of tuition but this will not have been assessed by the governing body, the Driving Standards Agency.

ADIs or approved instructors
An approved instructor will have successfully completed a test of their ability to instruct. ADIs will be either a grade 4, 5 or 6. The higher the grade the better the quality of instruction offered. You can find out about an instructor's grade from the DSA.