In a few weeks time the DSA will launch their new style of theory test, which is causing concern amongst theory test candidates and driving instructors. The current theory test of multiple choice questions and answers has always been accompanied by a wide range of study aids from a number of [...]]]> http://www.driving-news.co.uk/learning-to-drive/changes-to-the-theory-test/feed/ 0 http://www.driving-news.co.uk/learning-to-drive/career-by-numbers-driving-instructor/ http://www.driving-news.co.uk/learning-to-drive/career-by-numbers-driving-instructor/#comments Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:46:54 +0000 admin http://www.driving-news.co.uk/?p=61 £16,000 Guideline earnings for newly qualified approved driving instructor (ADI)

£23,000 Average earnings for an experienced ADI

£35,000 Potential earnings for a fully booked ADI

21 Minimum age for registering as a driving instructor with the Driving Standards Agency

12.5 Percentage of working driving instructors who are not fully qualified, according to a recent AA survey

28 Percentage pass rate for [...]]]> http://www.driving-news.co.uk/learning-to-drive/career-by-numbers-driving-instructor/feed/ 0 http://www.driving-news.co.uk/learning-to-drive/bogus-driving-instructor/ http://www.driving-news.co.uk/learning-to-drive/bogus-driving-instructor/#comments Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:35:30 +0000 admin http://www.driving-news.co.uk/?p=9 A BOGUS driving instructor who defrauded young people out of thousands of pounds was given a six month jail term today.

Deekan Vig, 40, who lives in Southgate with his parents, admitted giving his pupils about ten driving lessons a week for four years despite failing the exam needed to give him accreditation by the Driving Standards [...]]]> http://www.driving-news.co.uk/learning-to-drive/bogus-driving-instructor/feed/ 0