The Part 3 test measures your ability to give effective instruction and is generally considered the most difficult of the three qualifying tests.

Make sure you are well prepared before attempting the test. As with Part 2, you are limited to three attempts.

Objective Of The Test

The objective of the test is to assess the quality of your instruction and your ability to pass your knowledge on to pupils. The test is in two parts, each of which lasts about 30 minutes. You must pass both parts on the same test. You will be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and ability by giving practical driving instruction to the examiner who will take the role of a pupil.

The examiner will select two of the following options:
• A novice or partly trained pupil;
• A pupil who is about test standard;
• A qualified driver who is undertaking driver development training.

The Test

For each of the roles, the examiner will select a test which will include a pre-set combination of two of the exercises listed below:

• Safety precautions on entering the car and explanation of the controls
• Moving off and making normal stops
• Reversing into limited openings to the right or left
• Turning the vehicle round in the road to face the opposite direction using forward and reverse gears
• Parking close to the kerb using forward and reverse gears
• How to make an emergency stop and practical instruction in the use of mirrors
• Approaching and turning corners
• Judgement of speed, making progress and general road positioning
• Dealing with road junctions
• Dealing with crossroads
• Dealing with pedestrian crossings and giving signals in a clear and unmistakable manner by indicator and by arm
• Overtaking, meeting and crossing the path of other road users, allowing adequate clearance

You can book your Part 3 practical test HERE

Trainee (Pink) Licence:
 
Before taking your Part 3 test you can apply for a trainee licence to gain experience in teaching real learners.

Most trainee instructors (PDI's or Potential Driving Instructors) take advantage of the trainee licence option before taking their Part 3 test.  This licence allows them to gain experience of teaching real learners in preparation of this third and final part of the qualifying process.
To obtain a trainee licence you would need to have passed the Part 2 test and completed a minimum of 40 hours training to prepare you to teach learners the correct syllabus. Having completed the 40 hours, you would then be able to join either a local or national driving school and start work.
As a rule of your trainee licence, you would then have to complete a further 20 hours training within the first 12 weeks of being on your pink licence.
When you pass Part 2 you are given an application form for the trainee licence.  You will need to send off two photographs and the current fee of £125.00.
 
Try Before You Buy:

Try before you buy is a scheme we offer to perspective driving instructor trainee's.  We offer a 2 hour course in which you get to know what is involved in becoming an ADI (Approved Driving Instructor).
In the 2 hour session we will assess your driving and give you an insight into instructional techniques.  So, to find out if this is the right career choice for you and before parting with your cash, why not let MAS Motoring give you an insight as to what you are letting yourself in for?!
The session is charged at £70.00 and is fully refundable if you take and pay for the full instructor training course.