Raising the standards of approved driving instructors (No.15)

Executive summary
Introduction
The learner-driver training industry
Part A: Introduction
Chapter 1: Background to the project
1.1. Context
Chapter 2: The learner-driver training industry
2.1. How to become an ADI
2.2. Recent trends in the numbers of ADIs
2.3. The structure of the industry
Chapter 3: Areas of emphasis
3.1. Objectives of the research
3.2. Consultation
3.3. Issues for detailed study
Chapter 4: What makes a good ADI?
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Qualities which ADIs should exhibit
4.3. Knowledge and skills required
4.4. Business competence
Part B: Entry to the Register
Chapter 5: The Theory Test
5.1. Background
5.2. Pass rates
5.3. Options for change
5.4. Conclusions
5.5. Recommendations
Chapter 6: The Part II test of driving ability and eyesight test
Chapter 7: The Part III test of instructional ability
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Field trial summary
7.3. Some analysis of Part III instructionaltest forms
Chapter 8: The Trainee Licence
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Driving test results DSA data
8.3. Driving test results bsm data
8.4. Performance in the Part III test
8.5. Conclusions
8.6. Recommendations
Chapter 9: Training establishments
9.1. Discussion
9.2. Recommendations
Part C: Raising the Standards of those on the Register
Chapter 10: The Check Test
10.1. Introduction
10.2. Check test intervals
10.3. Content and conduct of check tests
10.4. Advantages of the check test system
10.5. Disadvantages of the check test system
10.6. Alternatives to the check test
10.7. The first, second and third check test
10.8. Maintaining standards of dsa staff
10.9. Adi requests for check tests
10.10. Recommendations
Chapter 11: Criteria to trigger a Check Test
11.1. Introduction
11.2. Quantitative output measures
11.3. Qualitative output measures
11.4. Combinations of criteria and datarequirements
11.5. Check test fees
11.6. Recommendations
Chapter 12: The grading system
12.1. General issues
12.2. Pros and cons of grading
12.3. Alternative methods of grading
12.4. ADI grading and professional development
12.5. Labelling the grades
12.6. Publication of grades
12.7. Driving instructors not engaged primarily on learner driver tuition
12.8. Recommendations
Chapter 13: Continuing professional development
13.1. Background
13.2. CPD and the driver training industry
13.3. CPD survey
13.4. CPD trial
13.5. Introducing CPD to the driver training industry
13.6. Recommendations
PART D: Other Issues
Chapter 14: Data requirements
14.1. Discussion
14.2. Recommendations
Chapter 15: A more comprehensive register
15.1. Discussion
15.2. Recommendations
Chapter 16: Publicity and information
16.1. Introduction
16.3. Learner drivers
16.4. PDIs
Chapter 17: Topics for further research and development
17.1. Introduction
17.2. Monitoring change
17.3. Theory examination
17.4. Eyesight test
17.5. Driving test - Part II
17.6. Tuition test - Part III
17.7. Trainee licence
17.8. Training establishments
17.9. Check test
17.10. CPD

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