PART 2

This is your Test of Driving Ability, which includes an eyesight test, and can be taken at specified DSA Learner Driving Test Centres (Luton is one of these). As you will be teaching others how to drive, you will be expected to demonstrate your ability to drive correctly. You will be asked to drive over a varied route and will be expected to drive in a 'disciplined, brisk and business-like' manner.

To be successful you will need to commit no more than 6 driving faults.
You will be asked to carry out manoeuvres (eg reversing) safely and under full control. Although you may be a very experienced driver you may have acquired some bad habits that will need to be eliminated from your driving.

In between your training you should practice and adopt the method of driving you are taught as your normal way of driving. You will not be teaching your pupils simply for a driving test but to 'Drive Safely For Life'.

The training consists of a driving course designed to bring your driving up to the standard that is required for the DSA Test of Driving Ability. This includes a session when you will prepare for and take your test and then after be debriefed at The Driving Instructor College. The training is all carried out in our cars. Your will generally be part of a team, with another trainee. As such you would take turns to both drive and analyse each other's faults, guided by your Training Officer. This method of training is popular with the Police and used on other advance driving courses and is good grounding for your Test of Ability to Instruct (Part 3) At this stage you may wish to discuss with us the option of starting work. After passing your Part 2 you will then be invited to a business meeting to plan your future.