ADI PART 1 - BAND 3 EXPLAINED


Band 3 of the ADI Part 1 theory test covers:

🔍 The Driving Test, Disabilities, and the Law

This section is designed to assess your professional knowledge as a future driving instructor—beyond just driving skills. It focuses on your responsibilities when working with pupils, your legal obligations, and how you handle pupils with additional needs.

Let’s break it down:

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1️⃣ The UK Driving Test


You need to understand how the practical driving test works, including:

  • What examiners are looking for

  • Fault categories (driving, serious, dangerous)

  • How test routes are designed

  • Extended driving tests

  • The independent driving element

    Why it matters:
     You’re preparing people for the real test. You need to know exactly what the DVSA expects so you can train your pupils effectively.


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2️⃣ Disabilities and Special Educational Needs


This section tests your knowledge of:

  • The Equality Act 2010 and its application to driving instruction
  • Teaching adaptations for pupils with physical disabilities, learning difficulties, or mental health conditions
  • Inclusive communication strategies

  • Adjustments available on the driving test (e.g. extended time, interpreters)

🧠 Why it matters:
 As an ADI, you're expected to teach every learner, not just the easy ones. The law requires you to offer equal access and fair treatment—and so does good practice.

3️⃣ Legal Responsibilities


Band 3 covers important legal requirements for:

  • Insurance and vehicle safety
  • Licensing laws for learners and supervisors
  • Instructor obligations (badge display, DBS checks)

  • Data protection and safeguarding

  • Knowing when to advise a pupil to inform the DVLA of a medical condition

🧠 Why it matters:
 Instructors operate under professional standards and are expected to uphold the law—not just follow it. That means protecting your pupils, the public, and your own reputation.


Why Band 3 Is So Important


This is where you prove that you’re not just a competent driver or communicator—but a professional, ethical, and law-abiding instructor.

It’s where you demonstrate:

  • Your ability to teach inclusively

  • Your awareness of your responsibilities

  • Your understanding of how to protect pupils and the public




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