ADI Part 3 Driving Instructor Training
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Forget all the worry and trying to think of the individual subjects, the simple fact is that if the subject is a 'driving subject' then complete a briefing at the driving test centre, then ask yourself if the subject is right here in the car park

eg: emerging - the subject is staring you in the face as you are going to have to talk him/her through the emerge from the test centre.

ALWAYS ask yourself

'is the subject likely to be just around the next bend?'

you can then anticipate it and in this way you will be fully prepared for a talk through.

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If it's a manoeuvering subject then explain the lessons objectives and establish any prior knowledge, and tell the S.E./pupil that you are going to a suitable area to practice the manoeuver and give a full briefing when you arrive. On the way you will be watching for and will correct any errors

 

So you're at the test centre waiting for your part 3 assessment, after initial introductions you lead the way out to your vehicle.

The S.E. asks you to sit in the passenger seat and, as part of the process informs you that (on this occassion) todays phase 1 lesson will be a turn in the road.

At this stage you need to find out how much training he/she has had already and how long ago,this includes motorcycles and pedal cycles (it could even be that they have been driving farming machinery for many years) has she/he driven a car similar to this before? and in any case you could explain that the 'biting point' may be at a different level on the clutch even though the car is the same model as the last car that was driven by them. You could also ask if they feel confident and if they have any particular concerns about driving in general.

So you have established as much prior knowledge as is practical in the time allowed,and made certain that the S.E. carries out the cockpit drill correctly. Then explain what todays lesson objectives are and that you are going to give directions to a suitable place to carry out the T.I.R. and give them a full briefing on the subject after arrival,and on the way you may point out and help with any errors.

When you feel ready to get moving,after watching closely for the pre-engine start safety checks it would be a good idea to ask them to show you the correct P.O.M. procedure . Use the drive to the area to watch the S.E. closely for errors, you may even pick up some clues as to any faults that may come into the T.I.R. later.

During the drive give feedback and encouragement on any good points and consider mentioning that (for example) 'your observations are really good at the moment and if you use those excellent observations when doing the T.I.R. it will make it so much safer for ourselves and other road users'. On arrival make certain every thing is safe and begin the briefing.