The Essential Guide To ADI Part 3 Test

Get Ready to Pass ADI Part 3 With Confidence

If you're training to become an Approved Driving Instructor, The Essential Guide to ADI Part 3 is your roadmap to success.

Designed specifically for PDIs, this powerful guide takes the complexity out of the ADI Part 3 test and replaces it with clear, actionable insight.

It breaks down the test structure using the official DVSA marking sheet and national training standards, giving you a crystal-clear understanding of what the examiner is looking for.

A Complete Breakdown of All 17 Competencies

Each of the 17 core competencies used in the client-centred, graded competency framework is explained in plain, practical language. You'll find detailed insight into how to approach each area, what good performance looks like, and common mistakes to avoid.

For every competency, we provide key points to consider that can help you score higher and avoid the pitfalls that lead to lower marks.

From lesson planning and risk management to adapting your teaching style for different pupils, this book gives you a strong foundation in every area that counts.

What to Expect Before, During, and After the Test

The ADI Part 3 test can be nerve-racking, but it doesn't have to be. This guide walks you through the entire process, so you're not caught off guard.

You'll learn exactly what happens before the test begins, how the examiner will assess you during a real lesson with a pupil, and what feedback to expect afterward.

With additional sections covering realistic lesson scenarios and the full DVSA National Driver and Rider Training Standard, this book isn't just about passing the test, it's about becoming a confident, capable instructor ready to thrive in the real world.

• Before The Test
• Test Route
• Your Pupil
• The Examiner
• Other people present on the test
• Vehicles on the test
• What happens at the start
• On the Test
• The Examiner's Role
• What the Examiner's looking for
• The Marking Sheet
• How the test will be assessed
• Typical test lesson pupils
• Partly trained, inexperienced pupil
• Experienced pupil
• New full licence holder
• Experienced full licence holder
• How the Examiner will Assess you
• The 17 competencies explained
• Lesson Planning
• Risk Management
• Teaching and Learning Strategies
• After the Test
• What happens at the end of the test
• Feedback from the examiner
• Official DVSA National Standard for driver and rider training document
• Includes all pages from the official document which introduces and explains the 6 Units that make up the competencies.

Whether you're aiming for a pass or pushing for a top-grade result, this is a must-have resource to get you there.