Assessment
Before commencing training Excel will conduct a two hour assessment - this assessment costs £50.00 + VAT. The Assessment will help you decide if driving instruction is a suitable career for you and also enable us to confirm that you have the potential to pass all three tests. The Assessment consists of 50 theory questions, based on the Highway Code and motoring matters and is taken in our classroom. This is followed by a driving test conducted by one of our senior instructors. During the drive the Instructor will employ ‘role play’ techniques to assess your suitability. It will be conducted in a safe environment using one of the dual controlled driving centre cars.
Part 1: Theory Test and Part 2: Driving Test
Training for Parts 1 and 2 is run simultaneously and consists of 20 hours of both in-car tuition and classroom theory training covering all the aspects required for both tests. The training is usually done in two hour weekly sessions.
Part 3: Ability to Teach
The ability to teach will depend on self confidence and knowledge. All training is conducted on a one-to-one basis with a qualified instructor using pre-set lesson plans as laid down by the Driving Standards Agency. Training is conducted both in-car and in the Excel training room and is designed to build confidence and ability and consists of 20 hours of tuition. On completion of 40 hours training a Trainee Licence can be applied for.
Trainee Licence
Once you have passed the Part 2 driving test you are invited to apply for a trainee licence. This is valid for 6 months and it entitles you to teach as a (PDI) Partly Trained Driving Instructor and enables you to earn money while training. Please note that at this point you will need a car with dual controls. You will not need a car before this stage.
