CPD: The Cardington Special Test


training.. cont’d cont’d...


* evaluation of own teaching performance Strategy and planning


* strategy and planning * lesson delivery * instructor development


Instruction delivery * demonstration of driving skills and


methods * coaching of driving skills and methods


Driving knowledge * road and traffic knowledge * vehicle knowledge


Driving skills


* vehicle handling ability * awareness of driving situation


Driving abilities


* sensory perception * cognitive abilities * physical movement and coordination


Communication skills * appropriateness * watching * speaking * listening * writing and drawing * non-verbal communication * special needs training


Personal characteristics


* attitude * awareness * instruction


Business practice


* monitoring and controlling resources * record keeping * health and safety, welfare * relationships with trainees, customers and the general public


Business development


* sales and marketing * staff recruitment * vehicle selection


For further details visit www.businesslink.gov.uk or


www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/index.htm


The Cardington Special Test is specifically for Approved Driving Instructors


(ADIs) who as part of their Continued Professional Development (CPD) want to demonstrate that they have a high standard of driving competence, which they maintain.


The Cardington Special Test is conducted in the instructor’s own car, which must have manual transmission, an interior instructor mirror and integral head restraints for the driver and assessor. The test is carried out at the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) Training Centre, Cardington, Bedfordshire, by one of the specialist DSA training staff. The test involves about 90 minutes driving on all types of road, including a motorway and in a variety of traffic situations.


ADIs have to demonstrate a positive, courteous attitude and the ability to control the position and speed of the vehicle safely, systematically and smoothly. A high consistent standard of driving competence based on concentration, effective observation, anticipation and planning is expected. In particular, you must demonstrate:


* expert handling of controls * use of correct road procedure * anticipation of the action of other road users and taking appropriate action * sound judgement of distance, speed and


timing * consideration for the convenience and safety of other road users


You will also be asked to demonstrate your ability to perform all or any of the following manoeuvres:


* move away smoothly from rest, to include


wherever possible, the ability to move off on reasonably steep uphill and downhill gradients * moving away at an angle, having pulled up


behind a stationary vehicle * overtaking, meeting and crossing the path of other vehicles taking an appropriate course * turning right-hand and left-hand corners * stopping the vehicle as in an emergency * driving the vehicle backwards and whilst so doing enter limited openings to the right and left


* reverse parking exercise (car park and road) * turning the vehicle around in the road to


face the opposite direction using forward and reverse gears.


The Instructor : September / October 2011 Picture: DSA Crown copyright Visit www.ukdicmagazine.co.uk


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