FREE Downloads To Help You and Your Business!

Free downloads for driving instructors In this section of our website, you can access totally free downloads to help you, whether you are an ADI, PDI or Fleet Driver Trainer.

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Miscellanoeus Handouts

On our ADI Training, Check Test and Advanced driver training courses, we offer handouts to consolidate the learning process.

Here is just a small sample of the handouts on offer - feel free to use these in your training if you find them useful.

Observation Links
Observation Links

A helpful starting point for exploring awareness, planning and anticipation with all types of driver, from learner to advanced drivers. Particularly useful for those working on commentary driving for ADI Part 2 and advanced driving tests.

Learner Drivers Theory Test Factsheet
Learner Driver Theory Test Factsheet

A useful resource for PDIs and newly-qualified ADIs, containing information on the learner driver theory test. Information on bookings and cancellations, the multiple-choice and hazard perception elements, and those with special needs.

DVLA Driving Licence Restriction Codes
DVLA Driving Licence Offence Codes

A full guide to DVLA driving licence offence codes and descriptions, including number of points and endorsement duration. Unsure if the driver is legally allowed to drive? Guidance is included to help you obtain the information.

DVLA Driving Licence Restriction Codes
DVLA Driving Licence Restriction Codes

Does your pupil legally need to wear glasses when driving? Must they legally require modifications to be fitted? This handout contains a full list of driving licence restriction / information codes so you know what they refer to.

Student & Lesson Records

We have designed some student and lesson records which you may freely download below. These are designed for the instructor to keep in an A4 folder, and should be fairly self-explanatory.

Both records are designed to be printed double sided.

Free Pupil Training Record
Student Record

This record enables you to record your pupil's personal details for easy access, and also their progress in each specific skill area. Mock test results can also be recorded, as well as results from the student's theory and practical driving tests.

Free Pupil Lesson Record
Lesson Record

The lesson record allows you to make notes on what was specifically covered during each lesson, the strengths, areas for improvement, and an area to record your joint aims for next lesson. Simply print multiple copies, as required.

DSA Documents

Some of the below DSA documents are updated on a frequent basis. Where appropriate, we have listed the date of the last update in brackets. Should you find a more updated version that we have listed, please let us know so that we can update our links accordingly.

DSA Safe and Responsible Driving Syllabus
DSA Safe and Responsible Driving Syllabus (Version 2)

Essential reading for driving instructors and trainers, the syllabus defines the skills, knowledge and understanding required to be a safe and responsible car driver.

ADI Check Test Appointment Letter
ADI Check Test Appointment Letter (Dated October 2010)

A copy of the ADI Check Test Appointment letter, sent out to all ADIs in advance of their ADI or Fleet Check Test. This letter is accompanied by some guidance notes.

ADI Check Test Guidance Notes
ADI Check Test Guidance Notes (Dated October 2010)

A copy of the 4 page ADI Check Test Guidance Notes, which accompany the Check Test Appointment Letter.

Driving Standards Agency DT1
DT1 (Dated 13/06/2011)

Essential reading for all driving instructors, the DSA's DT1 document contains internal operational guidance for Driving Examiners in the conduct of practical driving tests.

Driving Standards Agency ADI1
DL25 (Dated 04/2008)

The full and official DSA DL25 practical test marking sheet, including DL25A, DL25B, DL25C and DL25D (guidance notes).

Driving Standards Agency ADI1
ADI1 (Dated 23/09/2010)

Essential reading for all PDIs and ADIs, this document explains the procedures that should be followed by Driving Examiners conducting ADI & LGV practical examinations, Fleet Driving & ORDIT Assessments, and ADI & Fleet Check Tests.

Driving Standards Agency Fleet 3 Fleet Register Guide
Fleet 3 - Your Guide to Fleet Registration (Dated 12/07/2011)

Interested in becoming a DSA Registered Fleet Driver Trainer? Then you need to read this document. It contains information on the qualifying process, registration, the Fleet Check Test and an application form.