Driving With David

ADI vs PDI

You have probably seen both terms when searching for a driving instructor and wondered what the difference actually is.

An ADI is an Approved Driving Instructor.
They have:

🟢 Passed all three DVSA qualifying exams
🟢 Met the required national teaching standard
🟢 Been assessed for instructional ability
🟢 A green badge displayed in the windscreen

An ADI is fully qualified and regularly standards checked to make sure their teaching remains at the required level.

A PDI is a Potential Driving Instructor.
They have:

🟣 Passed the first two DVSA exams
🟣 Permission to teach while training
🟣 Not yet passed the final instructional ability test
🟣 A pink badge in the windscreen

A PDI is still in training and working towards full qualification.

There is nothing “wrong” with learning with a PDI. Many are excellent and dedicated.
The key difference is experience, qualification status and assessment level.

When choosing an instructor, ask:
• Are you fully qualified?
• Do you display a green or pink badge?
• How long have you been teaching?

Driving is not just about passing a test.
It is about being taught correctly, safely and confidently from the very beginning.

Always check the badge in the windscreen.

Sheena Ahmed
Motorvation School of Motoring

Congratulations Eve, 2 faults, Great drive

Well done Ashley, 1 minor, excellent drive

Congratulations Dan!!! first time pass, excellent drive

Congratulations Joe

Congratulations Liam

Congratulations Swann

Congratulations Amy

Congratulations Dunks, really put the hard work in, well done.