Choosing a Driving Instructor
To learn to drive,
or to pass the Irish Driving Test.
RSA ADI Check Test Report Form
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From 1st May 2009 All driving instructors must be registered and approved by the Road Safety Authority before they can give driving lessons for reward.
To be approved each candidate must :-
- Be tax compliant
- Show that he/she is a person of good repute
- Pass a test of knowledge of driving theory
- Pass an extended driving test, and
- Pass an instructional ability test
And once registered an ADI will be check-tested every two years to ensure that the prescribed standard is maintained.
Above long long overdue and hopefully will be fully implemented and enforced.
Click on the "List of Instructors with Full permits" on this page:- --
RSA > SERVICES > ADI (Approved Driving Instructor)
When selecting a driving school you should bear in mind that you will be learning a skill necessary for the remainder of your life. Therefore choose carefully. .
Therefore before selecting a school you should check the following, John Ryan's answers follow:-
- Q. Qualifications, training (if any) held by the driving instructor.
- A. Passed the three stage RSA qualification process. Holds a full ADI permit.
Successfully completed a training course with Mr. Michael Kavanagh. (MSA Approved Tutor, Diamond Advanced Tutor).
Passed the Diamond Advanced Motorist Test.
Passed the Institute of Advanced Motorists Test.
Holds an Irish Driving Licence for all categories.(A to ED inclusive)- Q. Pass Rate ?
- A. 1st Time Pass Rate. Exceeds 95 % The national average pass rate is 53%. (This is a combined figure for all categories, i.e cars, motorbikes trucks and buses, the Government do not issue seperate figures for 1st time attempts for cars.)
- Q. How long in business as a driving instructor and is it a full or part time job
- A. 14 years and all his time and energy is devoted to driving instruction .
- Q. Charges
- A. € 40.00 per hour. Hire of school car for test € 80.00
Finally, when you have selected your school, book a lesson as soon as possible. This will give you time to work on the problems highlighted by your instructor.
