Instructors

You will obviously be spending a lot of time with your instructor during your training, so it is very important you find an instructor you are happy with. At Freedom School Of Motoring we are confident you will be very happy.

Freedom School of Motoring is owned and operated by Ian Jones who is a fully qualifed, DSA Registered, Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) and an Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) Registered Driving Instructor.
Ian is patient, friendly and above all professional. He believes driving should obviously be safe but also an enjoyable experience. Learning takes place alot easier when you enjoy what you are doing! A patient and friendly environment will also go a long way to helping the nervous pupil.

DSA Registered Driving Instructors:

A DSA Registered, fully qualified, Approved Driving Instructor (ADI), must display a valid green licence on the windscreen. Trainee Instructors (PDI) must display a valid pink licence.

Only a DSA registered ADI or PDI is legally allowed to receive payment for lessons given.

All Driving Instructors must complete a rigourous three part DSA training course with a qualifying test to be taken at the end of each part. Once the final part three training has been undertaken and the first two parts have successfully been passed, the DSA offer a choice:- 1) take the part three test to become an ADI or; 2) apply for a trainee license.

Once becoming an ADI, regular 'Check Tests' are carried out by the DSA to ensure the standards are kept high.

The trainee license scheme was introduced by the DSA to allow trainee instructors to legally give paid instruction while either awaiting their part three test date or to help them gain extra experience. A trainee license is only valid for six months and the instructor must take their final test during this time. If he/she was to fail their test after three attempts they are then not legally allowed to give paid instruction with immediate effect - leaving you to find a new instructor! Their ability to teach may also not be as good as that of an ADI and could therefore take you longer to pass your test.

DSA registered Driving Instructors must:

     •     have held a full driving licence for at least four years
     •     be over 21 years of age.
     •     pass a much tougher theory test than the one you will take.
     •     pass a strict driving test.
     •     reach and keep up a high standard of instruction.
     •     be registered with the DSA and display an identification certificate on the windscreen of the tuition vehicle.