Adi part 3 settings and wording

Requirements and wording of Part Three Test

dsa examiner

Throughout the part three test, the examiner, acting as the pupil should drive and respond
as appropriate to the instruction given by the PDI, who will be assessed on the method, clarity, adequacy and correctness of their instruction, the observation and correction of driving errors, compliance with the core competencies and their manner generally.

The PDI will be expected to maintain control of the lesson, display a professional approach by
being patient and tactful, and give feedback and encouragement to the pupil when
needed.

The level of instruction will need to be matched to that of the pupil ability level portrayed.

*** Whilst the use of diagrams or photographs such as those contained in the Agency’s ‘Driving Essential Skills’ Manual is an accepted form of training aid, PDI’s should not read verbatim from literature or notes

Beginner, Partly-Trained, Trained and Full Licence Holder (B, P, T, FLH)

For the sake of simplicity, the stages of driving ability or level to be portrayed by the examiner in the course of a part three test are described as ‘beginner’ (B), ‘partly-trained’ (P), ‘trained’ (T) and ‘full licence holder’ (FLH).

Examples showing the meaning of these terms are covered in the following phrases, and examiners should use them as
appropriate as a basis for setting the scene before each of the two exercises so that the PDI knows the background of the pupil they are teaching.

Beginner Exercise 1 - The examiner should explain that as a pupil, has never sat in the
driving seat of a car before.

Beginner Exercise 2 - The examiner should explain that as a pupil, has had a lesson
during which the controls were fully explained but they did not get round to moving off.

Partly Trained - The examiner should explain that as a pupil, they have had some tuition
with another instructor and is at the partly trained stage. The number of hours tuition
already received should not normally be quoted. If asked by the PDI to state the number
of lessons, the ‘pupil’ should say he cannot remember exactly how many and should quote
an approximate number.

Trained - The examiner should explain that as a pupil, they are at the trained stage and is
about to take the driving test. Precise experience and source of tuition is at the examiner’s
discretion. The number of lessons should not be stated unless asked by the PDI, in which
case a rough figure may be quoted.

Full Licence Holder- Examiners should explain that they are a full licence holder and use one of the suggested scene sets as an intro:

All PST’s should be used for FLH apart from three and four because it would be
unreasonable for a FLH not to be able to turn left or right either turning in or out.

Note: If the PDI persists in giving an excessively prolonged briefing, particularly in the
trained stage, examiners should, while still maintaining the pupil role, attempt to persuade
the PDI that the pupil has an understanding of the theory but cannot get it right in practice.
As a last resort the examiner will need to come out of role to tell the PDI to move onto the
practical instruction.

Examiners must comply with reasonable instruction. If the examiner
has tested fully within the PST it is reasonable to assume that if the PDI has complied with
the core competencies then an improvement in pupil performance or ability should be
evident.

Scene Setting

As an introduction at the start of all part 3 tests, examiners should begin by saying:
“This is the test of your ability as an instructor, regard me as a pupil and instruct me in the
same way as you would normally.
It may necessary for me to interrupt you from time to time. This could be because we are
moving on to the next stage or if time is running short. I will give you directions and you
can repeat them back to me just as you would with any other pupil.” Is that quite clear?

Beginner

“I would like you to assume that I am a complete beginner and instruct me on the safety
aspects on entering the car for the first time, explain the important controls, and if time
permits instruct me in moving off and stopping. Please correct any faults that may occur”

“I would like you to assume I am a beginner and instruct me in moving off and making
normal stops. I had one lesson last week in a car similar to yours and the instructor
explained the controls. We did not get round to moving off and I am not too sure about
when to use the mirrors. Please correct any faults that may occur”

Partly Trained

I would like you to assume I am a partly trained pupil and we haven’t met before. You are
filling in for my regular instructor. I have had a few lessons in a car similar to yours so I am
familiar with the control and their layout. I would like you to give me instruction on instruct
me on… (Here state the subject matter as described for the relevant exercise……… and
correct any faults that may occur. You can call me…

Trained

I would like you to assume I am a pupil at the trained stage with a driving test coming up
soon and we haven’t met before. You are filling in for my regular instructor. I have had all
my training on a car the same as yours and I have a driving test coming up soon. I would
like you to give me instruction on instruct me on… (Here state the subject matter as
described for the relevant exercise……… and correct any faults that may occur. You can
call me….

Full Licence Holder

I would like you to assume that I am a qualified driver who has passed a driving test some
time ago but needs some further driver development. You have the same car that I learnt
to drive in so I am familiar with all the controls. I would like you to instruct me on……
(Here state the subject matter as described for the relevant exercise……… and correct
any faults that may occur. You can call me….

Suggested scene sets for FLH.

requires development in preparation for a job interview that requires a driving
assessment by a potential employer
has been abroad for a couple of years and has now returned to driving in Great
Britain
has not driven regularly for some time and will now be required to commute by car
between different urban locations
has difficulty with reverse parking as they as they were not taught this manoeuvre
and realises that with fewer spaces available on-road there is a need to be able to
do so