ADI Training Videos & Guides
Learn from expert video tutorials covering everything you need to become a qualified driving instructor. Free resources from our 24 years of training experience.
Course Overviews
All Inclusive Plus Course Explained
An overview of the All Inclusive Plus training course, explaining what's included and how it works.
Part 2 & 3 Course Explained
An overview of the Part 2 & 3 training course, explaining what's included and how it works.
Part 3 Only Course Explained
An overview of the Part 3 Only training course, explaining what's included and how it works.
What's Included in Our All Inclusive Course
Find out what is included in our All Inclusive Course.
How Traintobeadrivinginstructor.co.uk Conduct Their Training
Explains how traintobeadrivinginstructor.co.uk conduct their training.
Role Play Example: Trainer as Pupil
An example role-play session where the trainer plays the pupil, showing potential instructors how to prepare for in-car sessions on the course.
Example Lesson: Teaching a Parallel Park
A great example of the sort of teaching videos included on our course — showing how to teach a learner driver a parallel park.
Course Introduction: How to Start & What's Involved
An introduction to our course covering how to get started and what's involved throughout your ADI training journey.
Career Advice
Taster Session: Find Out What It's Really Like
This taster session allows you to find out what it's really like to become a driving instructor.
How to Structure a Lesson
A video on how to structure a driving lesson effectively as an instructor.
How Our Instructor Training Course Works
A short video explaining how our Instructor Training course works.
Career
Coaching Skills
Ensuring Pupil Understands Shared Responsibility for Risk
Understanding the competence: did the instructor ensure that the pupil fully understood how the responsibility for risk would be shared.
Giving Directions Clearly and in Good Time
Understanding the competence: were directions given clearly and in good time.
Trainer Awareness of Pupil Actions and Surroundings
Understanding the competence: was the trainer aware of the pupil's actions and their surroundings.
Timely and Appropriate Intervention
Understanding the competence: was any verbal or physical intervention timely and appropriate.
Using Examples to Understand Safety Critical Incidents
Understanding the competence: were opportunities and examples used to help the pupil understand safety critical incidents.
Giving Appropriate Technical Information
Understanding the competence: was the technical information given appropriate.
Following Up on Pupil Queries
Understanding the competence: were the pupil's queries followed up.
Maintaining an Appropriate, Non-Discriminatory Manner
Understanding the competence: did the trainer maintain an appropriate and non-discriminatory manner.
Encouraging Pupil Responsibility for Learning
Understanding competence and encouraging the pupil to take responsibility for their learning.
Trainee Licence
How the Trainee Licence Works
A short video explaining how the trainee licence works for aspiring driving instructors.
Part 2
Developing the Drive for Your Part 2 Test
Learn how to develop the drive and prepare effectively for the DVSA Part 2 test, with guidance on the skills examiners expect to see.
Part 3
Full Part 3 Mock Test
A full Part 3 mock test to help you prepare for your exam.
Role Play: Pupil Taking Full Responsibility
A role play on a pupil taking full responsibility.
Applying for Your Trainee Licence
After you have passed your part 1 and 2 test and completed at least 40 hours of training you can apply for a trainee licence.
How to Work Towards a Grade A
A video on how to work towards achieving a Grade A on your ADI Part 3 / Standards Check assessment.
What Happens on the Part 3 Test
Watch this video to see what happens on the Part 3 test, helpful for anyone preparing for their driving instructor qualification.
Part 3 Training Video
A free resource to help you prepare for the DVSA Part 3 test.
Preparing for Your In-Car Session
If you're starting your course to become a driving instructor with Train to Become a Driving Instructor, this video will help you prepare for your in-car session.
How to Tackle Your Role Play Assignments
A free resource explaining how to tackle your role play assignments once you start your course — helpful for trainees preparing for the Part 3 test.
Example of How to Identify Pupil's Goals and Needs
A free resource showing an example of how to identify a pupil's goals and needs on a driving lesson — helpful for anyone considering becoming a driving instructor.
Example of How to Structure a Driving Lesson
A free resource showing an example of how to structure a driving lesson — helpful for anyone considering becoming a driving instructor.
Example of How to Adapt a Driving Lesson
A free resource showing an example of how to adapt a driving lesson to suit the pupil — helpful for anyone considering becoming a driving instructor.
How to Scale Pupils on a Driving Lesson
A free resource explaining how to scale pupils and the importance of scaling on a driving lesson — helpful for anyone considering becoming a driving instructor.
Last 10 Minutes of a Driving Lesson & Debrief
A free resource covering the last 10 minutes of a driving lesson, including a debrief and reflection statement by the instructor — helpful for anyone considering becoming a driving instructor for the Part 3 test or day-to-day lessons.
20 Minutes Into a Driving Lesson
A free resource showing what to do 20 minutes into a driving lesson, whether on a Part 3 test or a day-to-day lesson — helpful for anyone considering becoming a driving instructor.
First 15 Minutes of a Driving Lesson
A free resource showing how to handle the first 15 minutes of a driving lesson as part of the Part 3 test — useful for anyone considering becoming a driving instructor.
Sample Lesson: How to Start a Driving Lesson
A free example video showing how to start a driving lesson as per the Part 3 test and day-to-day lessons — great preparation for your DVSA Part 3 test.
The Importance of Lesson Planning for Part 3
Discover why lesson planning is critical to your Part 3 score. Learn how pitching lessons at the right level — challenging but not overwhelming — directly impacts your scores across Goals & Needs, Lesson Structure, and Risk Management.