Test of Instructional Ability
The object of this 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 half an hour.
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 first take on the role of a pupil who is a beginner,
or a learner driver with limited driving knowledge,
and then a pupil who is about test standard.
The examiner will explain everything to you at the time.
For each of the two roles the examiner will choose one of the exercises given below
as the basis of the instruction:
• safety precautions on entering the car and explanation of the controls
• moving off and making normal stops
• reversing and 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 correct signals in a clear and unmistakable manner
• overtaking, meeting and crossing the path of other road users, allowing adequate clearance
How will I be assessed?
In assessing your performance, the examiner will take into account:
• the method, clarity, adequacy and correctness of instruction given
• the observation, analysis and correction of faults committed by the pupil
• your general manner
You will be expected to maintain control of the lesson, be patient and tactful
and give encouragement to the ‘pupil’ at all times.
What is assessed is the relevance of the instruction for the ability of the pupil
and to the particular conditions on the road on the day of the test.
