Becoming a driving instructor - Driving instructor training course and career information
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Part-Two

Part-Two is an advanced driving test lasting approximately one hour; you will also have to answer some questions about basic operation of your vehicle (Show Me/Tell Me).

You are limited to three attempts at this part of the examination.

If you fail three times you have to wait two years from the date that you passed the first part of the driving instructors exam before you can start over again (you will then have to re-take Part-One).

The skills required

You will demonstrate an expert defensive driving approach. During the test you will show that you can control the vehicle safely, employ 'eco-friendly driving strategies, follow correct road procedure, recognise and deal with any hazards that are encountered and complete some basic set manoeuvres.

General requirements

The test will cover a wide range of roads that can include dual-carriageways, motorways, town and city centres, one-way systems, country roads, etc., and all with a range of different speed limits to keep you on your toes!

You will perform a range of set manoeuvres:

  • Emergency stop
  • Left and right reverse
  • Reverse (parallel) parking
  • Turn in the road
  • Bay parking (where facilities permit)

The examiner will assess your:

  • Handling of the controls
  • Use of correct road procedure
  • Ability to anticipate and act upon the actions of other road users
  • Judgment of speed
  • Judgment of distance
  • Consideration for other road users

Part-Two Online - your self-development driving programme

Unfortunately, you can't become an expert driver by sitting in front of a computer - but our Part-Two Online course, when followed as directed, will minimise the amount of advanced driving instructor training needed in order to pass the test and qualify.

The programme now free to all SmartDriving Members - and you will save that on your first couple of tanks of fuel, simply by following the eco-driving advice. See the SmartDriving members area for details of this fully comprehensive driving instructor training course material.

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