Part 3 - Instructional Ability
This tests not only your knowledge of all the aspects of driving but also your ability to explain and pass this information on to your pupil. As with the all the other tests, this will be to a very high standard, and will include:
» | Controls of the vehicle |
| » | Moving off and making normal stops |
| » | General road position |
| » | Use of mirrors and giving signals correctly |
| » | Left and right turns |
| » | Junctions |
| » | Dealing with pedestrians |
| » | Meeting and crossing the path of other road users |
| » | Overtaking |
| » | Manoeuvres such as turning in the road, reverse parking and reversing into a limited opening |
| » | The emergency stop and use of mirrors |
The driving examiner will expect you to show a high standard of knowledge including all aspects of driving and then to be able to pass on this knowledge with clarity, enthusiasm and in a friendly, relaxed manner. The test is split into two phases, focusing on giving instruction to:
1. A novice pupil,
2. A pupil who has had some previous training.
The driving examiner will role-play the part of the Pupil and you the Instructor. It is up to you as the Instructor, to find out how much experience your Pupil has!
The Question-and-Answer technique is a very important tool when teaching a pupil to drive as this helps you to gauge the amount of experience that the pupil has by asking relevant questions and listening to their answers. It can help you find out if your pupil fully understands the instructions given by you.
A good Question-and-Answer technique can really help the instructor to understand whether their pupil is taking in the knowledge needed to learn to drive. It can also help to show any weaknesses in the pupils driving ability.
You are only allowed three attempts at the instructional ability test.If you do not pass in the three attempts you must wait until the end of your two year period before you can start again.
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