In this guide, we'll look at how you can check your instructor is approved by the dvsa, why it really matters and what to do if you think you're learning with an illegal driving instructor. A fully qualified driving instructor should display in the front window of their tuition vehicle their adi green badge This unique identifier is issued by the dvsa once an instructor has completed all necessary qualifications.
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If you want to find out if a driving instructor is qualified before meeting them in person, contacting the dvsa is the ideal method
All you’ll need is the driving instructor’s full name and adi number.
Persons wishing to give paid instruction in the driving of a motor car in great britain must have their name entered on the register of approved driving instructors (adis) A driving instructor must be either an approved driving instructor (adi) or hold a trainee licence If not, they’re breaking the law by charging you for lessons. You can apply for a trainee driving instructor licence after you pass the adi part 2 test
Don’t hesitate to ask your instructor for their adi registration number You can then use this number to verify their credentials on the dvsa website It’s illegal for someone to charge for driving lessons if they are not a qualified adi or a pdi operating within the rules. Apply for your first approved driving instructor (adi) badge online
You’ll need to have passed the adi part 3 test within the last 12 months.
The easiest way to check if your driving instructor is qualified is to ask to see their adi badge
