Every Driving Instructor must be fully qualified to teach people to drive and accept payment for the training.
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) control the registration and examinations of all Driving Instructors.
There are 3 exams to pass to become a Driving Instructor.
Approved Driving Instructor (A.D.I.) Qualifications
Driving Standards Agency (D.S.A.) Exam | Pass Mark | Pass Date |
| Part 1 - Theory | 95% | 1st Attempt - February 2001 |
| Part 2 - Driving Standard | 2 Driver Faults | 1st Attempt - May 2001 |
| Part 3 - Teaching Standard | Grade 4 | 1st Attempt - October 2001 |
| Check Test | Grade 4 | March 2002 |
| Check Test | Grade 4 | December 2005 |
| Check Test | Grade 4 | October 2007 |
| Check Test | Grade 6 | December 2009 |
Other Driving Qualifications
Pass Rate
Year: April to March | Result |
| 2009/10 | 65.2% |
| 2008/9 | 61.8% |
| 2007/8 | 88.9% |
| 2006/7 | 88.9% |
| 2005/6 | 55.9% |
| 2004/5 | 51.1% |
| 2003/4 | 58.8% |
| 2002/3 | 67.6% |
| 2001/2 | 53.3% |
| National Average | 44% |
