This is the final test in the process of becoming an ADI. The examiner will play
the role of your pupil. You will be required to deliver two short lessons in about
an hour. The first lesson will be to a beginner or partly trained driver, and the
second will be to a driver who may be a full licence holder, or who has an L-test
booked in the near future.
During the first phase, the examiner will act the part of a new or partly-trained
driver. The examiner will nominate the topic that you will teach, and he or she
will give you a short description of their driving history.
You are expected to give a short briefing about the subject of the lesson, followed
by the delivery of positive on-road instruction. You will only have about thirty
minutes to cover a lot of ground. Your examiner will then, with subtlety, bring the
first phase to a close.
While the examiner is making some notes, you will have time to gather your
thoughts, and plan the next section of your test
In this phase, the examiner will play the role of a driver who has a greater level
of ability: an experienced learner, or possibly a full licence holder. Again, the
lesson subject and a description of the driver will be given to you. It is your job
to give positive instruction at an appropriate level.
After the second phase has concluded, the examiner will retire to the office to
go through the assessment procedure. This will probably take about ten minutes.
You will then receive your result.
It is conventional to base training for the Part 3 around the preset tests that are
used by the examiner. Unfortunately, this method completely misses the point.
The ultimate purpose of completing the qualification process is to become an
Approved Driving Instructor. We will work together so that you master the essentials
of instruction. You will then be able to cope with any issues that you encounter as
an instructor, whether during an examination, or as part of your day-to-day work.